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. The Marine Estate Management Authority is pleased to [...]
With summer finally here, it is likely that popular fishing locations will start to see an increase in fishing activity and in some cases, unfortunately, that means more litter and lost fishing gear. Fishing related litter and debris can have a big impact on wildlife that interact with it. Birds, turtles, seals, platypus and other aquatic animals can be [...]
A kingfish originally tagged in Victoria has recently been recaptured for the second time! Keen spear fisherman Giovanni Rettura caught the fish while fishing offshore of Sydney on 21 November 2022. Giovanni measured the fish at 117cm and a solid 14kg. A search of the Game Fish Tagging database revealed that the fish had been [...]
With the fishing in the estuaries heating up and many families going away on holidays to coastal locations, this is the perfect time to remind all recreational fishers that from 1 August 2022 new recreational fishing rules were introduced for Dusky Flathead. The rules for recreational fishers are now as follows: A maximum size limit [...]
It often seems to be a common debate amongst families that have finally decided to purchase a boat: which one should they get? Opinions usually differ greatly; the husband may want a fishing machine, with a big casting deck and plenty of space for his gear. The wife may want something a little more on [...]
Flathead are an often overlooked species in the cooler months. Andrew McGovern explains that this should not be the case as some red hot frog fishing can be had if the right techniques are implemented. For southern anglers the winter months of the year are generally restricted to kingfish on the close inshore reefs, salmon [...]
If big offshore snapper sounds like your cup-of-tea then Nige Webster explains how drifting with live baits might just turn the scales in your favour! Holding a snapper back on that first big run can be nerve wracking as they get close to the reef. During the filming of a recent AFN Snapper [...]
The Andrews Labor Government has made heading offshore in East Gippsland easier for recreational boaters with upgrades at the Cape Conran boat ramp, near Marlo. The project included building a longer and steeper single-lane ramp, extending the jetty and a new concrete apron as part of the Labor Government’s $47.2 million investment to improve recreational [...]
Gowings has been in the business of Enriching People’s Lives since 1868 and is still operated by the family of the founder. “Gowings is extremely proud and honoured to be able to keep Alvey Reels in Australia” says Gowings Managing Director, John Gowing. Founded in Queensland during the 1920s when Charles Alvey saw the need for [...]
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for three NSW fisheries advisory councils. NSW DPI Fisheries Deputy Director General Sean Sloan said the EOI process is hoping to attract members with varied knowledge and experience to bring to these councils. “The Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council (MFAC) was established in [...]
