A healthy and productive marine estate is critical to the wellbeing and prosperity of NSW through the environmental, social, cultural, and economic benefits it brings. Yet, we face many threats to the health and sustainability of the marine estate and competing uses for the benefits it provides. We're pleased to announce the release of the [...]

Another fantastic fish aggregation devices (FADs) season has been enjoyed by fishers with fantastic catches of mahi mahi (dolphinfish) reported along the entire NSW coastline! With the onset of winter kicking in and the East Australian Current beginning to retreat to the north, all FADs will be removed for annual winter maintenance before the end [...]

Discover 21 amazing freshwater and saltwater fishing getaways nestled within the picturesque National Parks of NSW. Plus, enjoy a fantastic 33% discount on our Eco Fishing Huts until 31 December, 2024! This offer is exclusively for NSW recreational fishing licence holders or those with valid exemptions.  Use code "ECOHUTS" and provide your licence number or [...]

Ever wondered how and why trout get stocked in your favourite river or stream? Every year, DPI hatchery managers, researchers and fisheries managers meet with volunteers from the NSW trout fishing sector to finalise stocking plans for fish produced at our Dutton and Gaden Trout Hatcheries. This process ensures that key trout fisheries continue to [...]

This is a reminder to recreational fishers to continue doing their bit to help our mighty Mulloway by; Adhering to the minimum size limit for Mulloway of 70cm, with a recreational daily bag limit of 1. Using lures or using circle hooks when using bait to reduce the risk of injuries caused by deep-hooking (www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-skills/catch-and-release/circle-hooks-benefits-and-tips) [...]

Dusky flathead stocks in two popular NSW South Coast estuary systems have received a boost following the recent release of more than 21,000 flattie fingerlings! 11,300 dusky fingerlings were released into Burrill Lake and 10,100 into St Georges Basin throughout March 2024 - bringing the total number of flatties released by DPI this season to [...]

Last month NSW DPI and the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed detections of White Spot in wild-caught school prawns near the Evans River (on 8 May) and Richmond River (on 25 May). As a result, a Biosecurity Control Order is in place for the Evans and Richmond Rivers. The Control Zone encompasses the [...]

Please be aware that the only official Government site for purchasing a NSW fishing licence is the Service NSW website. There are currently several non-government websites offering to purchase a NSW recreational fishing licence online on your behalf. Please note these non-official websites may charge additional fees for this service. The official Service NSW website [...]

Mark Sunday 13 October 2024 in your calendar as NSW Gone Fishing Day is on again! Recreational fishing clubs and organisations are encouraged to host their own events around Gone Fishing Day. Clubs can apply for a fishing package or a grant of up to $2,000 to host fishing activities such as casting and fishing [...]

Mercury Marine Introduces 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ Outboards – Launching Endless Summer Boating and Fishing Adventures  Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ outboard engines. These new outboards feature an advanced Mercury electronic fuel injection system designed [...]