We all love spending time on the water, but let's make sure we don't harm the environment we love through our activities. Biofouling can spread aquatic pests and diseases. Check your vessel for biofouling regularly and remove from the water to clean regularly and prior to moving to new locations. Report all suspected aquatic pests [...]
The NSW Government has introduced new rules that will provide the charter fishing industry with the flexibility to grow and pursue new opportunities. The amendments include: allowing charter fishing business owners to use any suitable vessel, including non-powered vessels, such as kayaks. This will open new business opportunities that have the potential to drive investment [...]
Crab fishing is a popular activity, particularly during the warmer months in NSW. Sought after crab species such as Mud Crab and Blue Swimmer Crab can be effectively targeted using traps and nets and make for a fun time on the water and provide exceptional eating when back on land. Here are some useful tips [...]
DPI Eco Fishing Huts are back! A total of 21 unique wilderness fishing and accommodation opportunities all offering 33% discount are available from now until 31 December 2023. Book now as the prime times and popular locations are sure to fill up fast. Follow this link to check out the full range https://bit.ly/2glub6U. This unique offer [...]
Late last year more than 180 adult and junior anglers competed in the 2022 Sofala Carp Blitz, held on the Turon River in the NSW Central West. Aimed at reducing the number of invasive European carp and redfin in the river, the popular event raises funds for Sofala Central Acclimatisation Society (CAS) to purchase native fish [...]
With warm nutrient rich water pushing down along the East Coast, offshore anglers are experiencing an incredible run of billfish. On the inshore grounds anglers have had the opportunity to target juvenile black marlin, while offshore there has been a consistent bite of both striped marlin and blue marlin. With this in mind it is [...]
Summer is in full swing and here is a quick reminder on some safety to help keep you safe when planning your fishing trip: Always wear a lifejacket. Wear an appropriate lifejacket that is best for you. Wear appropriate footwear. Always wear lightweight clothing. Together with your lifejacket, lightweight clothing will weigh you down less. [...]
During a recent patrol of the Yarrawonga Weir fishing closure, a group of passionate young recreational fishers alerted Fisheries Officers to some stranded fish. This vital information was also reported to local Fisheries Officers by the owner of the local tackle store. As a result of this vital information, a large number of native fish [...]
It’s been another brilliant year for fish stocking from NSW DPI’s Departmental fish hatcheries. Narrandera Fisheries Centre has so far stocked over 1.15 million Murray Cod with two ponds left to harvest. Highlights include 90,000 to each of Blowering, Burrinjuck and Copeton Dams, 112,000 to Burrendong Dam and a whopping 136,000 to Wyangala Dam! Murray [...]
DPI will be holding pop-up exchange days in Coffs Harbour where fishers can exchange their witches hat or collapsible rectangular style traps for a new round crab trap or lift net (limited to one exchange per person). The pop-up exchange program aims to encourage local fishers to move away from traditional witches hat nets by [...]
