In a statement released today, the NSW Minns Government said the extension reflects its commitment to robust consultation to ensure fishers and the community can provide informed submissions based on science and independent expert advice. Yellowtail kingfish and snapper are highly valued by commercial and recreational fishers in NSW. However, current assessments show the biomass [...]
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced today that company founder Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer was inducted posthumously over the weekend as one of the inaugural inductees into the Wisconsin Sailing & Maritime Hall of Fame at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. “Carl Kiekhaefer’s relentless drive to solve problems, push boundaries and deliver better [...]
As the weather warms and spring takes over from winter, many keen fishers will be heading to Sydney’s 40+ ferry wharves and piers to throw a line. These locations offer some fantastic fishing opportunities, but it’s important to share these busy spaces safely and respectfully with commuters, ferry staff and other wharf users. If you’re [...]
The latest round of the NSW Government’s Recreational Fishing Trust grants has delivered $386,872 to projects that improve fishing access, facilities and education opportunities for recreational fishers. Funded projects include: 🎣 A new accessible fishing platform at Red Rock Reserve near Wooli 🎣 Upgrades to fishing platforms at Como and Forster 🎣 New and improved [...]
NSW Fisheries Officers are reminding anglers that the annual Murray Cod fishing closure applies from 1 September to 30 November inclusive. This closure protects Murray Cod during their spawning season and helps ensure healthy fish stocks remain into the future. If you accidentally catch a Murray Cod during this period, it must be released immediately [...]
Chris Ghosn fishes Sydney Harbour and showcases what it has on offer. Despite a thick fog blanketing the city, the early May morning was cool and pleasant. I was feeling pretty good about the day ahead while sitting on the deck of my good friend Dom’s boat. We were waiting around for the fog to [...]
There is nothing easy about catching red emperor. That’s fact. They’re elusive, tend to be most active at night, fight ridiculously hard and sharks like to eat them when you do finally hook one. Despite all of these things Chris Raimondi can’t get enough, and here he explains why. A fish that would put [...]
• The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on two concept options to upgrade the Hilton Esplanade boat ramp at Tewantin. • The upgrade will deliver a new two-lane boat ramp, floating walkway and pontoon, dedicated rigging area and improved parking. • Consultation is now open until Sunday 1 November 2026, to help finalise the preferred [...]
After a long, cold winter, it’s almost time to get back out on the river in search of trout! This year, Saturday 5 September 2026 marks the opening of river and stream trout season. Across Victoria, there is an incredible variety of trout and salmonids for anglers to target including brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger [...]
VRFish, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, welcomes the passing of the Outdoor Recreation Bill which ensures the establishment of Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria to manage fisheries, game management and other outdoor activities enjoyed by Victorians. VRFish Chair, Mr. Rob Loats, said “We look forward to working with the new department Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria to continue [...]
