Buy a Stocked Impoundment Permit
Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) impoundments are stocked with native fish specifically for recreational fishing. The scheme provides a sustainable fishing option that reduces the fishing pressure on wild fish stocks.
A Stocked Impoundment Permit allows you to fish using a fishing line at impoundments on the scheme.
Where to fish
Find a freshwater fishing location at one of more than 60 stocked dams and weirs. You can filter by region, fish species, fishing type and facilities.
The regional trail guides provide maps and information on stocked fish species and facilities:
- North Queensland trail guide
- Central Queensland trail guide
- Wide Bay–Burnett trail guide
- Murray–Darling trail guide
- South East Queensland trail guide.
Hard copies are available from local stocking groups, selected tackle stores and tourist information outlets.
Who needs a permit
All persons over the age of 18 years must hold a permit when line fishing in SIPS impoundments.
Children and teenagers under 18 years do not require a permit.
Cost
- $12.72 per week
- $60.42 per year
- $43.46 per year if you have a:
- Queensland Government Seniors Card
- Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card
- Repatriation Health Care Card (Gold Card).
Existing fees and charges did not increase on 1 July 2024 in line with the government's indexation policy.
Buy your permit
- Online
- Call 1300 575 359
- At all Queensland Australia Post outlets
- Selected NSW Australia Post outlets:
Receiving your permit
The permit is:
- emailed and/or texted to your phone to you when:
- purchased online
- at selected sub-agent outlets
- over the phone
- emailed within 24 hours of purchase when:
- purchased over the counter at an Australia Post outlet.
When you go fishing
When fishing in a stocked impoundment, you must:
- carry your permit (digital email, digital SMS, paper receipt) with you
- produce it on request by the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol.
How we use the funds
The money you pay for a permit goes towards:
- maintaining and enhancing recreational fishing in stocked impoundments
- managing the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme.