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Whaler Shark ID guide
Did you know that Bronze Whaler Sharks are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, and Dusky Whaler Sharks are listed as near threatened? Because of this, these [...]
Snapper rebuilding plan
Snapper stocks in the West Coast and Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent are classified as depleted and have been closed to fishing since November 2019. To support the recovery of depleted Snapper stocks and [...]
Fishing limit updates for 2025/26
Snapper catch limits have been increased in the South East Fishing Zone for recreational fishers from 1 July, The new recreational (non-charter) daily limits for Snapper in the South East Zone are: Bag limit: 3 Snapper per person per [...]
Keep Your Distance, Keep It Safe: Fishing Around Whales in NSW Waters
The whale season is well and truly underway, and for many recreational fishers, that means sharing the water with some of our most impressive marine visitors. Humpback whales are migrating north along the NSW coast, [...]
NSW FAD Season Drawing to a Close!
The 2024/25 NSW FAD season is concluding after one of the most productive years in over two decades, with strong dolphinfish catches reported from Tweed Heads all the way to Eden. All FADs will be [...]
Fishing Hook and Line Bin Trial Underway
We’re excited to share that fishing hook and line bins have now been installed by Ballina Shire Council at three popular recreational fishing spots, Gawandii Beach, North Wall (near the Marine Rescue Tower), and Fishery [...]