A reminder to fishers and community members that there is still time to apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts for projects that improve and promote recreational fishing across the State. Anyone can apply for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts, including fishing organisations, councils, universities, community groups and individuals. Grants are available for [...]

From 1 August 2022 there are new recreational fishing rules for Dusky Flathead and Lobster in NSW. This follows a comprehensive community consultation process which showed strong community support for the proposed changes. The new changes for recreational fishers (line fishers and spear fishers) are: Lobster – increase in bag/possession limit from 2 to 3 per [...]

Engrained in a rich history as Australia’s leading aluminium boat brand, this year Quintrex reinvigorates its visual branding as the company sets its sights on a bold future of innovation and challenging the marine norms. Still fondly reflecting the rich 75-year heritage as Australia’s most sought-after boat brand, the refresh still maintains the essence of [...]

Viareggio, Italy – C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has made its crowd-sourced mapping data called “Genesis” available on the C-MAP navigation app this month, as well as across Lowrance®, B&G® and Simrad® app powered by C-MAP charts. The Genesis layer allows all users across the world the ability to see [...]

Find everything you need to enjoy a lifestyle on, in and near the water when the Sydney International Boat Show returns from 28 July to 1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay within the iconic Darling Harbour. From paddleboards to powerboats, kayaks to catamarans, snorkelling to sailboats, there is [...]

A recent fisheries survey in Port Phillip Bay has recorded the third highest abundance of baby snapper since monitoring began nearly 30 years ago. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the positive results complement significant investment in Port Phillip Bay through the State Government’s $35 million Go Fishing Victoria plan to get more [...]

They may not be considered a prized catch but there’s no denying the sporting ability of the Australia salmon. Add surface strikes into the equation and it gets even better. Andrew McGovern explains the most effective techniques to snare sambos off the top. Over the past few years the volume of media attention given to [...]

Lee Brake reveals to us how small, out of the way creeks can be hotspots of piscatorial activity and gives us his game plan for one of his favourite little systems Pinpoint casting is imperative when working snags around a creek mouth. Fish will hold right in the back corners of snags. Let’s [...]

Recreational fishers still have a chance to try their luck at catching a Golden Tag fish at Kings Billabong near Mildura. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne today visited the waterway, which has been stocked with tagged silver perch, golden perch and Murray cod – many of which are still uncaught. The Golden Tag [...]

Fishers and boaters will soon find it easier to get out on the water, with plans now underway to upgrade two boat ramps on the Murray River near Mildura. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the plans are being drawn up to improve the boat ramps at Horseshoe Bend near Red Cliffs and [...]