Regions of coastal NSW are likely to experience marine heatwave conditions this summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting that ocean temperatures along Australia’s south-eastern coast could be up to 2.5°C warmer than normal. A marine heatwave is defined as a prolonged period unusually warm water in a specific area. Just like heatwaves on land, [...]
DPIRD is proud to promote recreational fishing as an activity that everyone can enjoy! Whether you're fishing in rivers, estuaries, beaches, lakes, or dams, there are many accessible locations across NSW for people of all abilities. Did you know there are a number of accessible fishing platforms that provide access to fishing for people of [...]
Exciting news, NSW DPIRD has just launched a dedicated online Facebook community group for women who love fishing ???? Did you know that according to DPIRD surveys, less than 15 percent of women are actively involved in recreational fishing? Let's change that together! If you’ve always wanted to get into fishing but don't know where [...]
Applications for the current funding round close 18 December 2024. Would you like to improve recreational fishing in your local area? Applications are currently open for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trust for projects that enhance and promote recreational fishing across NSW. Funding is available in this round for the $2 million small infrastructure grants program, which is designed [...]
Glen Stewart looks to the UNITED STATES for inspiration on a new technique to target golden perch. The American bass fishing scene has had a massive influence on the way we fish for our native species in Australia. Techniques born there 30 to 40 years ago are still filtering through to the Australian fishing scene [...]
A revamped concrete boat ramp at Laanecoorie Reservoir’s Brownbill Reserve has opened today making getting out onto the water easier for Victorian families. Funded by the reinvestment of recreational boaters’ licence and registration fees through the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund, the ramp and parking has been relocated 160 metres westward, providing boating access away [...]
Jason Ehrlich takes a leap up north to tackle some of Australia’s more exotic freshwater delights. Australia’s freshwater fishing scene is dominated by species like trout, Murray cod, golden perch and bass. From man-made lakes to river and streams, these fish are easily sort after in the country’s most highly populated areas. In my home [...]
For over 20 years, PELAGIC has provided the dedicated waterman with the best technical apparel, premium polarized optics, and ocean-inspired gear. Founded in 2002 off the coast of Southern California, PELAGIC was inspired by a love for the offshore lifestyle and the need for products that professional captains, mates, deckhands, and waterman could rely on. [...]
When Anthony and Jodi Heeney, owners of Port Jet Cruises, set out to find the best engines for his newly custom-built Ocean Rider, one option stood out – the Mercury 350hp V10 SeaPro. He rigged the new vessel with a triple outboard setup and didn’t stop there, also upgrading his older Wave Rider with triple [...]
Finding a space for your car and trailer is easier than ever at Torquay’s popular Fishermans Beach boat ramp with a major parking upgrade complete. Funded by the reinvestment of recreational boaters’ licence and registration fees through the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund ($800,000) as well as the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action [...]
