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Billfish handling tips
With warm nutrient rich water pushing down along the East Coast, offshore anglers are experiencing an incredible run of billfish. On the inshore grounds anglers have had the opportunity to target juvenile black marlin, while [...]
Going rock fishing?
Summer is in full swing and here is a quick reminder on some safety to help keep you safe when planning your fishing trip: Always wear a lifejacket. Wear an appropriate lifejacket that is best [...]
Yarrawonga Weir fish relocation
During a recent patrol of the Yarrawonga Weir fishing closure, a group of passionate young recreational fishers alerted Fisheries Officers to some stranded fish. This vital information was also reported to local Fisheries Officers by [...]
Fish stocking update
It’s been another brilliant year for fish stocking from NSW DPI’s Departmental fish hatcheries. Narrandera Fisheries Centre has so far stocked over 1.15 million Murray Cod with two ponds left to harvest. Highlights include 90,000 [...]
North Coast crab trap swap days
DPI will be holding pop-up exchange days in Coffs Harbour where fishers can exchange their witches hat or collapsible rectangular style traps for a new round crab trap or lift net (limited to one exchange [...]
New artificial reefs for Ballina and Coffs Harbour!
While DPI Fisheries is making final preparations before the Forster and Terrigal offshore artificial reefs are deployed later this year, the Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders, has announced new reefs for Ballina and Coffs Harbour for [...]