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 [...]

Navico Group, the world’s leading supplier of integrated systems and products, today announced a partnership with Whittley Marine Group, Australia’s premier manufacturer of fiberglass boats. As a part of this agreement, Whittley Marine Group will offer Simrad® multifunction displays and Fathom® e-power system as the electronic and power solution options across its vessels. “We are [...]

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced the all-new MerCruiser® T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s successful 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow® digital control systems to transform the biggest watersports boats into the ultimate adrenaline machines. The T8200 joins the T6200 in the Tow [...]

The finishing touches are underway for the Allan Labor Government’s new $2.7 million conservation facility at Snobs Creek with the hatchery set to open its doors to visitors from across the region and Victoria this weekend. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos today toured the new facilities to learn firsthand how populations of threatened fish [...]

More fishing clubs across Victoria are getting a helping hand to upgrade facilities, boost their membership and encourage the next generation of recreational fishers, with new grants backing community-based clubs thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos today announced 12 grants awarded to local clubs through the Labor Government’s Stronger [...]

Boaties and anglers in Williamstown are set for safer seas thanks to the Allan Labor Government’s expansion of the five-knot speed zone in waters around the local port, coming into effect at the end of April. Situated adjacent to one of the nation's busiest ports, Hobson’s Bay is a beloved destination for water enthusiasts, but [...]

By Derek ‘Paffoh’ Steele Many kayak anglers despair the onset of winter. The lack of morning light accompanied by crisp, cutting air can cause that dreaded alarm clock to sting for days. Kayak fishing in winter, no matter where you’re from, can be an arduous affair. The wind chill can be horrendous on the body [...]