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Abstract Recreational fishery in Australia is a widely participated leisure activity that plays an important role in Australian community. With its unique aquatic environment, Australia is endowed with abundant recreational fishery resources. The management policies for recreational fishery vary across the country, demonstrating a lack of uniformity under its system of government. With the aim to meet requirements for long-term ecological sustainability, strengthen the role of recreational fishery in Australia, and promote awareness of responsible fisheries, The National Code of Practice for Recreational and Sports Fishing and Recreational Fishing in Australia-2011 and beyond: A National Industry Development Strategy have been developed with an emphasis on respect, responsibility and sustainability. The state and territory governments of Australia are responsible for the management of all recreational fisheries within their jurisdiction. Fishing license, and specifications on target species, bag limits, fish size, restricted areas or closed waters, and closed seasons are the tools used for management of recreational fishery. Most of the crucial statewide or territory-wide fishing rules can be found online. Implications for the development of recreational fishery in China are: (1)A series of measures should be implemented to encourage and increase the involvement of peoplein recreational fishery, especially young people. (2) Pilot projects of recreational fishery licensing should be conducted at an appropriate time. (3) Legislation and regulations on recreational fishery should be established in a timely manner.
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