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 [...]
The State’s annual trout opening season opened on Saturday, 30 September 2023. Many streams and rivers are in great condition following seasonal rains. Together with the spring weather and well-stocked waterways, this season is set to be a boon for trout fishing enthusiasts. Last season about more than 2 million trout and salmon were released [...]
Recreational fishers have a reason to celebrate, as new Offshore Artificial Reefs (OAR) have now been installed off Forster and the Central Coast. These newly installed OARs will be a stunning drawcard for locals and tourists alike to the region, increasing fishing opportunities for keen anglers hoping to snag a range of fish species, including Yellowtail [...]
