See the public exhibition process and comments received in written submissions on a Discussion Paper for Grey Nurse Shark Protection
Twenty five projects were funded in the 2011-2012 Habitat Action Grants.
Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG)
The NSW Government has implemented a temporary suspension on imports of live abalone from Tasmania.
Don’t miss your chance to have your photo among the twelve to be featured in the Recreational fishing calendar.
Observation Tower Grant Program
Information about the NSW Government observation towers grant program.
Fish kills in NSW demystified
FAQ factsheet outlining the average number of fish kills that occur a year, the causes, species affected, and visual observations that can be made in the field to assist in identifying and reporting a fish kill
The report detailing the status of fisheries resources in NSW has been released (Feb 2011). Detailed information on 108 species is available.
Recreational fishing dietary advice and commercial fishing closure in Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)
Pay your recreational fishing licence fee here! Find more information and how your fees support fishing
SPOTLIGHT
- Changes to Australian salmon commercial fishing arrangements
- SharkSmart - know the risks and minimise your chance of a close encounter with a shark
- Better Regulation Statement (108 kb, PDF)
- Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) - Botany Bay and Port Jackson Estuaries
- Ornamental fish update - important information
- Permits for research, aquarium collecting and activities other than aquaculture
- Recreational saltwater and freshwater fishing guides 2011
- Changes to commercial fisheries Share Management Plans and other regulations
- NSW fish species
Recent publications
Safe Fishing
- NSW Shark Meshing (Bather Protection) Program
- Fishing Safety Advice
- Angel Rings program
- SafeWaters information (www.safewaters.nsw.gov.au)
- Safe boating with NSW Maritime Authority (www.maritime.nsw.gov.au)
For general fishing information, call the Fisheries Information Line on 1300 550 474.
News releases
- 10 Feb 2012Short-term fishing closures extended
- 09 Feb 2012Commercial and recreational fishing closure revoked in Myall Lakes
- 06 Feb 2012Time to reel in Recreational Fishing Trust funding [150.2 KB PDF]
- 02 Feb 2012Man up tree faces abalone theft charges
- 31 Jan 2012Undercover operation springs trap
Events
- 17th Mar 2012Rosehill Trailer Boat Show


