Ever wanted to tick barramundi off your bucket list or aspired to join the one metre club? With the warmer spring weather upon us, now is the prime time to start planning that trip to one of Queensland’s barramundi impoundments. Avid barramundi angler Dave Brace provides several hot tips for you to put your best [...]

With another Melbourne snapper season in full swing, it’s an ideal time to revisit kayak fishing safety; after all, it’d be a shame to hook a giant red bumpy feller only to not return to enjoy a big bad brag. Where’s the fun in ending up in Davey Jones’s locker? Robbie Waller shares some life [...]

Recreational anglers are invited to weigh in on a set of proposed changes aimed at further improving the quality of Victoria’s unique mulloway fishery. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said feedback is being sought on a package proposal developed in partnership with recreational fishers to change regulations, invest in science and research, and [...]

The next generation Ocean Ranger Hard Top isn't just an update- it's a smarter, stronger and more capable offshore companion built for Australia's boating lifestyle. Stacer has unveiled the latest evolution of its Ocean Ranger Hard Top range, bringing together proven offshore performance with a host of premium upgrades designed to enhance every day on [...]

A pathway for rebuilding South Australia's Snapper stocks The South Australian Government has adopted a new Snapper Rebuilding Plan to support the long-term recovery of the Spencer Gulf/West Coast and Gulf St Vincent Snapper stocks. The Plan outlines how these stocks will be rebuilt to sustainable levels and provides a science-based framework to guide future [...]

Mercury Marine is pleased to announce it has extended its agreement with Telwater, remaining the exclusive engine provider for its Boat, Motor and Trailer (BMT) packages for the next three years. Designed by Telwater and powered by Mercury’s FourStroke outboard range, these packages remove the complexity of purchasing a boat by taking the guesswork out [...]

Victoria's premier trout fishing region will come alive on Saturday 5 September as the free Goulburn Fishing Festival returns to Eildon, offering a full day of family-friendly activities, fishing experiences and outdoor entertainment. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the popular annual event is held on the first Saturday every September to mark [...]

BUSINESS FOR SALE Nepean River Tours was established and has been doing freshwater fishing charters on the Nepean and Warragamba rivers since 2005,  between 2010 and 2023 also conducted sight seeing “eco” tours of the Nepean and Warragamba gorges which was also hugely successful. The owner/operator wishes to retire. The boat is a custom built [...]

Winter holiday boaties urged to avoid the fatal five as compliance gaps remain Queensland’s mild winter conditions are expected to draw thousands of families onto the state’s waterways over the school holiday period, with Maritime Safety Queensland urging boaties to build safety into their holiday plans. While most skippers continue to operate safely on the [...]

Recreational fishers will be able to catch King George Whiting in all South Australian waters these school holidays following changes to the species' spatial closure period. The King George Whiting closure amendment is one of two changes introduced to support the recovery of marine species affected by the algal bloom. The second is a temporary [...]