NSW DPI is undertaking community consultation on proposed changes to recreational fishing rules for Eastern Rock Lobster and Dusky Flathead. The proposed changes for recreational fishers are: Eastern Rock Lobster – increase in bag limit from 2 to 3 per person. Dusky Flathead – introduction of a slot limit of 36 cm – 70 cm (previously only [...]
19th NOVEMBER 2021 — The perfect addition to your Mercury powered multi-engine boat has arrived this November – with the Next Gen Dual-Handle Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system. With integrated, intuitive and intelligent technology the Next Generation of Mercury DTS controls rigging your boat has never been easier. This DTS system represents a major [...]
Boaters are being encouraged to have their say on proposed upgrades at the Werribee South boat ramp as part of planned improvements by the Andrews Labor Government. Designed to make launching boats quicker and easier, the upgrade is just one project in an unprecedented investment to improve recreational boating in Victoria via the $33 million [...]
A tagged rainbow trout released in Harvey Dam has proven to be hungry and highly mobile, being caught twice within five days a significant distance apart. The trout is part of a Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) research program to test the effectiveness of releasing fish of different sizes, and comparing recapture [...]
Victorian recreational fishers can look forward to again casting a line for Murray cod anywhere in the state. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the Murray cod season opens on Wednesday, 1 December, following a three-month closure in most waters to enhance breeding. “Cod opening is keenly anticipated by thousands of fishers every year [...]
Lucky angler Darryl McLeod is celebrating after bagging a tagged barramundi worth $10,000 in the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish competition. Darryl is the fifth fisho to win cash thanks to Australia’s richest fishing competition, underwritten by SportsBet. Darryl reeled in the prize-winning 89cm catch on Friday night while land-based fishing at Daly River Crossing, [...]
30 November 2021 – From island hopping on sea planes in the Pacific, to monitoring the police boats in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, when it comes to Mercury and engines – Karl Roberts has seen it all. Karl was the youngest service rep to ever be employed by Mercury in 1985 as a 26-year-old with [...]
A magistrate in Harvey Court has handed down the biggest fines ever in WA for illegal marron fishing, with penalties and costs totalling $97,731.60 and the seizure of a vehicle. A 49-year-old man from Aveley and a 51-year-old Stratton man had sacks and sacks full of marron packed into a Ford Fiesta, when Department of [...]
The Andrews Labor Government is reviving the native fish population in the Maribyrnong River, installing 32 new fish habitats from Avondale Heights to the Flemington Racecourse. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the habitats would create an exciting new recreational fishery for suburban anglers and improve river health while complementing the significant fish [...]
Key Facts: • Australian new boatie boom – license holders have jumped by approximately 6.5% nationwide from 2018. • The marine industry had a turnover of $8.835bn this year (up 11% on last year) • There were more than 920,000 registered boats, countless non-powered watercraft • There were approximately 18,500 new boats registered during the [...]
