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Mayflies of the Snowy Mountains & Monaro Part 1
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. [...]
Casting for success
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 [...]
2021-2022 Survey of Recreational Fishing underway!
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 [...]
Crab trap trial for Lake Macquarie
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 [...]
Applications for Recreational Fishing Trust Grants now open!
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 [...]
Have your say on proposed changes to Eastern Rock Lobster and Dusky Flathead recreational fishing rules!
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 [...]