The Victorian Fisheries Authority will be restricting diving for abalone and rock lobster around Cape Bridgewater and near Cape Nelson in response to the abalone disease outbreak. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said with Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) in the Portland area, a Fisheries Notice now outlines restrictions. These restrictions are in place [...]
In the first of a two part series, Paul Bourne looks at his local mayflies from an angler’s perspective. Mayflies could be the single most important insects in flyfishing and they’re certainly the most revered. It’s even possible they’re the reason flyfishing began: Aelinius’s famous record from the 2nd century A.D. describes early flyfishing on [...]
Southern bluefin tuna season is in full swing across southern Australia as the fish migrate along the coastline and while trolling has long been the preferred method for targeting blues, the popularity of casting to them is quickly rising. Scott Gray explains. While southern bluefin tuna can be prolific on the continental shelf at this [...]
DPI Fisheries undertakes a statewide recreational fishing survey every two years, to gather essential information for carrying out assessments of our fish stocks and developing harvest strategies for key, popular species. The next survey for the 2021-22 period is underway and involves telephone-diary surveys of recreational fishers across NSW. It will run till the end [...]
Good news for Lake Macquarie crab fishers, DPI has implemented a trial permitting the use of crab traps in Lake Macquarie. The use of crab traps has historically not been permitted in the lake. As part of a trial, there will be a requirement for a maximum entrance width of crab traps to not exceed 32cm. [...]
Do you have a great idea to improve recreational fishing in your local area? Fishers and community members are encouraged 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 [...]
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 [...]
Hull number one is currently in production and scheduled for completion by Spring 2022. Invincible, the premium saltwater sport fishing and high-performance boat brand, announced it has begun construction of a new 46’ Pilothouse model. Using the same hull as the 46’ Catamaran, this enclosed version is the first production model of its kind: a [...]
The Victorian Fisheries Authority is seeking nominations from keen recreational fishers to join an advisory committee that provides advice to government on how best to spend fishing licence fees. All the money raised from fishing licences goes directly to improving recreational fishing in Victoria. This means more fish stocked, increased enforcement, better fishing access and [...]
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified Aboriginal people to fill 10 regional membership positions on the NSW Aboriginal Fishing Advisory Council (AFAC). The available positions cover the Far Western, North West, Central, South Western, Northern, Far North Coast, North Coast, Sydney & Central Coast, South Coast [...]
