Would you like to improve recreational fishing in your local area? Fishers and community members are encouraged to apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts for projects that improve and promote recreational fishing across NSW. This year the grants program will have an additional focus on encouraging applications for projects that will help open [...]
LENNON ELECTRIFIES THE COMPETITION Sunshine Coast angler Chesley Lennon set out to hook something special in the 2023 Mercury Avator BASS Electric Series – and he certainly achieved that, hauling in both the champion’s title and a powerful prize. By taking out the series grand final at Wyaralong Dam in southeast Queensland, Chesley won himself [...]
The latest closures underscore long-standing concerns shared by many Australians regarding the environmentally destructive impacts of commercial gill netting, and the increasing incompatibility of this form of fishing with community values about what is sustainable. Such values, no doubt underpin the $160M Commonwealth Government commitment to fund the phasing out of gillnet fishing in Queensland [...]
The NSW Government is committed to recover Trout Cod populations in NSW, with the draft Trout Cod Action Plan 2023-2033 now open for public consultation. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Deputy Director General Fisheries, Sean Sloan, said the draft roadmap has been developed to provide a clear path forward for long-term recovery of this [...]
In good news for South Australian anglers, Snapper catch limits will increase tomorrow for recreational (non-charter) fishers in the South East Fishery Zone following recent record recruitment events and increasing Snapper fish stocks. The limit will increase from one Snapper per person per day to 2 Snapper per person per day. The boat limit where 3 [...]
I’m getting in touch from Season 9 of Northern Territory’s richest fishing competition, Million Dollar Fish, to let you know the second $10k fish has been caught. NT fisho Andrew Russell has found himself $10,000 richer after reeling in a 73cm tagged barra at Woods Inlet, just five kilometres away from Cullen Bay where it was [...]
Popular perception is that mangrove jack are caught close to structure and snaring them often involves close quarters battle that often ends in tears. Bob Jeynes regularly fishes one of the coasts most popular tourist locations and has discovered that night sessions provide very different options when it comes to chasing mangrove jacks. If light line, [...]
Justin Felix loves nothing more than chasing shallow water bread and butter species after dark. He explains that baiting from the shoreline can still be an effective and entertaining technique to catch a feed. The inshore fringes of Port Phillip Bay become alive with activity in the warmer months – you just need to know [...]
North Coast angler Luke Giovanetti (pictured) submitted this interesting catch to the Department! This bonefish (Albula glossodonta) was recently caught in the Coffs Harbour region at the mouth of one of the local estuaries. Luke got quite a surprise when this fish ate a lure that was intended for a mulloway or flathead. The fish [...]
As days get longer and temperatures rise, it is a great time to get out and make the most of the Spring weather. If you are looking to try something different, why not join one of our licensed charter operators on an Estuary Charter and set off on an adventure? Why Choose an Estuary Charter? Our [...]
