The State’s annual trout opening season opened on Saturday, 30 September 2023. Many streams and rivers are in great condition following seasonal rains. Together with the spring weather and well-stocked waterways, this season is set to be a boon for trout fishing enthusiasts.
Last season about more than 2 million trout and salmon were released across NSW. Releases were conducted with the trout acclimatisation societies as part of the NSW DPI Fish Stocking Program.
The NSW trout fishery is carefully managed to ensure sustainability while delivering socio-economic benefits.
It’s important that all anglers check they have a current and valid NSW Recreational Fishing License prior to going fishing. Information on the License Fee and trout fishing rules are available on NSW DPI Fisheries website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing or on the FishSmart App. You can download the free FishSmart app from the iTunes app store or on Google Play).
The public is encouraged to report illegal or suspect illegal fishing activity to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or report it online via the form at: https://fal.cn/3gJWh
