Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is proud to announce its continued growth in New Zealand with the opening of a new location at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton, Christchurch. This expansion is complemented by the launch of Freedom Local, a new membership tier designed to provide affordable, easy access to boating for [...]
Just a reminder to those that enjoy throwing a line from the Walsh Bay piers to do so responsibly. These piers are amazing places for all ages and walks of life to unwind and relax while trying to catch the many species on offer in the shadow of the Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge. Just be [...]
Join over 3,500 NSW women sharing tips, photos & fishing stories. Everyone’s welcome! Connect with like-minded women Share your catches & favourite spots Swap advice Hear about events and giveaways The NSW Women in Recreational Fishing Facebook group is creating a safe, inclusive space where women can share stories, swap tips, ask questions, and make [...]
Assessment of recreational fishing in NSW is conducted via the Recreational Fisheries Monitoring Program (RFMP), which undertakes surveys of recreational fishers every 2 years via a telephone-diary survey and in-person boat ramp survey. The 2025-26 telephone-diary survey is about to commence, and aims to find out who goes fishing and how often, general information on where they fish [...]
Images here Registrations for Australia’s richest fishing competition, the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish, open today for Season 11. Anglers from around the country looking to reel in a cool million dollars are encouraged to complete their free registration now, with fishing kicking off on 1 October 2025. Last season saw the highest-ever number of [...]
Recreational fishers are reminded that the fishing seasons for Murray Cod and Murray Crayfish closed from Monday, 1 September 2025. Murray Cod Closed season: 1 September – 30 November 2025 Applies to inland waters Exceptions: Fishing remains open year-round in Copeton Dam and Blowering Dam, as these stocked fisheries don’t require the seasonal closure. The [...]
Australian Bass and Estuary Perch can once again be taken by recreational fishers in NSW, following the conclusion of the annual three-month breeding season fishing closure. With the spawning season now behind us, anglers are encouraged to wet a line and experience the thrill of catching these iconic native fish. Fishers are reminded a bag [...]
We are calling for Expressions of Interest to join the new Recreational Fishing Trusts Advisory Council (RFTAC). This new Advisory Council is being established to review and assess applications for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts, replacing the Recreational Fishing Freshwater and Saltwater Trust Expenditure Committees. All money raised by the NSW Recreational Fishing Licence [...]
Right along our south-eastern seaboard, from Moreton Bay to Wilsons Promontory, winter is regarded as prime ‘pig season’ for many keen rock hoppers. Starlo explains why, and gives you the lowdown on tangling with these darkly-hued bulldozers of the coastal wash zone. Words by Steve ‘Starlo’ Starling Pics by Steve & Jo Starling While they’re [...]
Quintrex is celebrating its 80th anniversary in style with a host of new design changes, feature upgrades and visual updates across key models. Starting with the Trident, Quintrex’s flagship model, this latest generation delivers impressive offshore capabilities and sets new benchmarks in function, comfort and style. Available as a 610 and 660, the Trident has [...]
