Engineered for Offshore Competition and High-Performance Recreation Mercury Racing® has introduced a new 15-inch Heavy-Duty CMS (Conventional Midsection), built for the Mercury Racing 200R, 300R, and all-new 200 ROS and 300 ROS competition outboards. Purpose-built for high-speed catamarans, tunnel hulls, and certain competition classes, this midsection delivers superior durability, handling, and control through rough-water conditions [...]

Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced the release of software update 25.2, which is packed with innovative trolling motor features, significant enhancements to ActiveTarget® 2, and expanded third-party integrations. “This software release reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering smarter, more intuitive tools that help anglers fish more effectively and efficiently,” said Jeremiah Clark, [...]

Local marine services company In-Depth Innovations are pioneering the development of a new sustainable artificial reef system integrated with artificial intelligence to enhance fish stocks. The circular economy inspired BioReef™ modules have been developed in collaboration with local companies, HB Group and Aboriginal Sea Company. Surplus construction grade concrete and oyster shells were upcycled into [...]

Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced the Ghost® X 47-inch trolling motor, designed for freshwater and featuring an enhanced precision directional indicator, increased power, and the quietest motor yet. "We are excited to launch the all-new Ghost X 47-inch trolling motor, adding another powerful tool to the Ultimate Fishing System," said Jeremiah Clark, [...]

The 2024/25 NSW FAD season is concluding after one of the most productive years in over two decades, with strong dolphinfish catches reported from Tweed Heads all the way to Eden. All FADs will be removed for annual maintenance during the cooler months and redeployed before the next season. Removals from Port Stephens  to Eden have [...]

Anglers in the central west have an exciting new spot to fish! DPIRD Fisheries has worked with Orange City Council to open pedestrian access and recreational fishing for certain species on the bank of the eastern shoreline of Spring Creek Reservoir. Recreational fishers can now use artificial flies and lures to target Murray Cod, Golden [...]

In late March 2025 Charles Purdie was fishing aboard the charter vessel Wingman, off the coast of Costa Rica and managed to land an impressive Black Marlin (pictured) estimated at 130kg. While processing the fish, the crew managed to find part of a tag that was embedded in the flesh. The report of this tag found [...]

We have received some great feedback so far about the Draft NSW Mulloway Harvest Strategy and we want it to keep coming! Submissions can be made using the online submission form until midnight, Thursday 31 July 2025. Link to submission form can be found here. Our culturally and linguistically diverse fishing community are encouraged to visit [...]

We have had a fantastic response to our new high school program, Get Hooked… Fish for Life, with 66 NSW high schools already registered! NSW DPIRD recently launched this innovative, state-wide initiative to empower students to become champions of sustainable fishing and environmental stewardship. The new high school program includes curriculum-aligned units - Fishing in NSW; Understanding [...]

Applications are now open for fishing packages or grants to help run community fishing events and activities on or around NSW Gone Fishing Day – 19 October 2025. Recreational fishing clubs and associated organisations can apply for either: a fishing package consisting of rod and reel sets, bags, giveaways and advisory information for participants attending [...]