A reminder that these wharves are a shared space with other members of the public and it's important to follow the rules. Transport NSW cleans the wharves daily, but we need your help - please use the bins provided and practice clean and respectful fishing. Let’s lead by example in showing we can use these great [...]

A kingfish originally tagged in Victoria as part of the ‘Project Kingfish’ collaborative research project has been recaptured. This fish was recaptured offshore of Tweed Heads on 17 October 2024. Upon recapture the fish measured in at an impressive 113cm. A search of the Game Fish Tagging database revealed that the fish had been originally released [...]

With above average flows across NSW inland rivers, Fisheries officers have observed more offenders attempting to take fish using illegal fish traps. Fish traps are a known illegal fishing method which also indiscriminately impacts turtles, water birds and other wildlife. Fisheries officers will continue to focus their efforts on protecting native fish populations from over exploitation [...]

(Left-right) Mercury Australia, NZ and Pacific Islands General Manager Brad Zoelle, Alan Riley from Channel Marine, Mercury’s Regional Sales Manager – Vic & Tas Andrew Small and Mercury’s Director of Sales David Meehan. Tasmanian dealer Channel Marine has continued to set the standard for excellence and dedication in the industry, taking home Mercury [...]

Trevally can be caught all around the Australian coastline, down south the main specie is the silver trevally – but as you venture north the options expand considerably, Peter Morris here covers some of the tactics to catch this prime sport fish. When it comes to our more sought after recreational fish species, trevally would [...]

Not sure whether to use a popper or a minnow? Why not use a lure that can perform the job of both types and get a bit of pop and wiggle, as Dave Magner explains. There is no doubt that the most enjoyable way to catch our native freshwater sportsfish is with surface lures. When [...]

Hon Mark Banasiak (left) with members of the working group on the steps of Parliament House, Sydney Eight of New South Wales’ most respected recreational fishing leaders were hosted on 6 May at NSW Parliament House by Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party Legislative Council member, the Hon. Mark Banasiak MLC to chart a course for [...]

With 80 years under its belt, Australia’s most iconic aluminium boat brand, Quintrex, marks a major milestone—celebrating eight decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and unforgettable adventures on the water. Founded in 1945 in Sydney by Terry Quantrill, Quintrex began as a bold vision shared by two passionate entrepreneurs. What started as a modest operation has grown [...]

REC fishers are reminded that the annual fishing closure for Australian bass and estuary perch has commenced and covering all coastal rivers and estuaries in New South Wales. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), program leader fish Stocking & Enhancement Operations, Jim Harnwell emphasised the importance of the zero-bag limit during this [...]

MORE than 225,000 dusky flathead have been stocked into East Gippsland estuaries over the past five years, further improving recreational fishing opportunities and supporting regional businesses that rely on tourism. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) chief executive officer Travis Dowling said angler interest in the species continues to grow and this season’s stocking of 62,300 dusky [...]