Ben Lane, President of the Wallerawang Branch of the Central Acclimatisation Society, reports that his son, pictured above, recently caught this redfin in Thompsons Creek Dam, although several more visits to the same location didn't reveal any more fish.

The Select Committee on Access Restrictions to Public Lands and Waterways was established by a resolution of the NSW Legislative Council on Wednesday 28 May 2025. The select committee will investigate access to publicly owned land and waterways in New South Wales, including national parks, marine reserves, crown land, state forests, water catchments and Aboriginal [...]

Mr Sean Sloan (pictured) has been announced as the new Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Managing Director. He will join FRDC on 25 August 2025 from his role as Deputy Secretary for the Fisheries and Forestry portfolio at the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. FRDC Chair, Dr Elizabeth (Beth) Woods [...]

Dutton Trout Hatchery at Ebor has re-opened its doors, giving visitors a chance to see how two million trout are produced on site each year to enhance freshwater fishing opportunities across the state. The re-opening of the site to visitors provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to the Northern Tablelands region to see the [...]

Recent events in childcare centres are a reminder of how important it is for fishing clubs to be diligent about Working With Children (WWC) obligations. Many clubs have child members, or host child events, and have legal and moral obligations to provide a safe situation for kids. That could include making sure that club members [...]

Fly Fish Australia has reported that the Australian Ladies Team (pictured) that intended to compete at the 4th Ladies World Fly Fishing Championships in Idaho, USA, have not fished in the competition. A brief official statement was issued by the team: "The Australian ladies have been unable to fish in the World Championships in Idaho, USA. [...]

After taking on feedback, DPIRD's Fisheries' Trout Cod Action Plan was finalised earlier this year. DPIRD Fisheries have been working on actions under the plan and are undertaking another round of community information sessions to update you on the progress of the Action Plan. They will be holding four free community information sessions from 5:30-8:00 pm in [...]

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard and a performance enhanced version of the V10 350hp Verado outboard. Both models set new benchmarks for performance in the high-horsepower outboard segment, delivering exceptional [...]

Time spent watching the behaviour of shallow feeding lake fish teaches you much about how they operate. Recent fishing time in the Snowy Mountain lakes reinforced to Nigel Webster that two very different approaches will always hold you in good stead when it comes to tempting lake trout across varied weather conditions. I watched as a [...]

Scott Gray looks at an alternative method to targeting Victoria’s popular gummy shark. They aren’t all caught at anchor you know… Pics by Scott Gray and Jo Rowland Gummy sharks are certainly a popular angling proposition for anglers fishing in Victoria’s bays, inlets and inshore waters. Not only do they possess great sport fishing abilities, but [...]