Did you know that funds from the NSW Government's Recreational Fishing Trusts are used to improve recreational fishing access and provide new or upgraded facilities including fishing platforms, jetties and fish cleaning facilities? A perfect example of this work is the fish cleaning facility at the McInernhey Park Reserve in Port Macquarie, which was constructed earlier [...]
Do you enjoy spearfishing at Little Bay in Randwick? Just a reminder that Little Bay is a shared space used by swimmers, snorkellers, and other beachgoers. Please be mindful of others while you enjoy your time in the water. Before entering, check the large signs at each walkway leading down to the beach — they [...]
Following some solid spawning activity in broodstock ponds, the dedicated team at our native fish hatchery at the Narrandera Fisheries Centre is quietly optimistic of a bumper Murray Cod stocking season. Broodstock cod at the hatchery breed in ponds in specially designed spawning boxes. Fertilised eggs are collected and kept in tanks inside the hatchery [...]
Join our growing Women in Recreational Fishing NSW community today - www.facebook.com/groups/nswwomeninrecreationalfishing. Connect with other passionate female fishers, share your best catches, ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered, meet our legendary NSW fishing ambassadors, and be inspired to explore the best fishing spots across NSW.
The deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) is complete across 34 locations between Tweed Heads and Eden, marking the start of an exciting summer fishing season. FADs are GPS-tracked floating buoys anchored to the ocean floor that attract pelagic species, offering fishers a reliable spot for a better fishing experience, particularly those targeting the highly [...]
Are you passionate about the future of recreational fishing in NSW? Would you like to play a role in the management of fisheries resources? Then here is your chance to have a real impact. DPIRD is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from passionate NSW recreational fishers with sound fishing knowledge and experience, who are interested [...]
The rise of Victoria’s ever-improving yellowtail kingfish fishery will continue in years to come with recreational anglers overwhelmingly supporting a proposal to change the bag limit for the revered saltwater species. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said hundreds of fishers state-wide had responded to the proposal through online and in-person consultation, strongly supporting [...]
Brett Wilson has grown up with Botany Bay as his playground. He shares his knowledge of the bay including details on significant fishing areas and the options they provide. This location maintains a reputation of being a great fishing destination despite it being situated immediately adjacent to a large and growing population. If you are [...]
By Mark Gercovich The average size king in Victoria is around 5 – 6 kilos. I remember around 15 years ago when one of the children in my class showed me a photo of two kingfish his dad had caught. Now his dad just happened to work on a pro-boat, but still the [...]
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