ALL current boat fishing licence holders in Western Australia will be eligible to claim a rebate of up to $50 on fishing gear purchased through participating WA independent tackle retailers.
The state’s representative peak body, Recfishwest, said this is a fair and practical step from the Government in recognising that many boat fishing licence holders have paid for access to a demersal fishery they can’t currently use.
From today, simply keep your receipt after purchasing eligible gear and submit your claim through the ServiceWA app or an online form to get your rebate from next Monday, 18 May, up until 17 November, 2026.
more than 40 independent tackle shops across WA
Click here to learn how to claim your rebate and see participating tackle stores.
