The deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) is complete across 34 locations between Tweed Heads and Eden, marking the start of an exciting summer fishing season. FADs are GPS-tracked floating buoys anchored to the ocean floor that attract pelagic species, offering fishers a reliable spot for a better fishing experience, particularly those targeting the highly [...]
Are you passionate about the future of recreational fishing in NSW? Would you like to play a role in the management of fisheries resources? Then here is your chance to have a real impact. DPIRD is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from passionate NSW recreational fishers with sound fishing knowledge and experience, who are interested [...]
The rise of Victoria’s ever-improving yellowtail kingfish fishery will continue in years to come with recreational anglers overwhelmingly supporting a proposal to change the bag limit for the revered saltwater species. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said hundreds of fishers state-wide had responded to the proposal through online and in-person consultation, strongly supporting [...]
Brett Wilson has grown up with Botany Bay as his playground. He shares his knowledge of the bay including details on significant fishing areas and the options they provide. This location maintains a reputation of being a great fishing destination despite it being situated immediately adjacent to a large and growing population. If you are [...]
By Mark Gercovich The average size king in Victoria is around 5 – 6 kilos. I remember around 15 years ago when one of the children in my class showed me a photo of two kingfish his dad had caught. Now his dad just happened to work on a pro-boat, but still the [...]
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Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities, including docking, undocking, and short distance maneuvering. Unlike assistance-based systems currently on the market, AutoCaptain delivers true autonomous maneuvering, engineered from the ground up [...]
Victorian Catchment Management Authorities are developing new waterway strategies for their catchments. North Central CMA Wimmera CMA North East CMA
Newcomers to the pastime of fishing will get the chance to hook a new hobby at eight free events hosted by angling clubs and fishing organisations on Gone Fishing Day, Sunday 19 October. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said Gone Fishing Day is an annual event that celebrates the wonderful world of recreational fishing [...]
Recreational anglers have welcomed the opportunity to further improve the quality of Victoria’s rebounding kingfish fishery through a proposal to reduce the daily bag limit from five to two. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said kingfish are considered royalty by saltwater fishers right along the coast, from Mallacoota in the east to Portland in [...]
