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Status report

The report detailing the status of fisheries resources in NSW has been released. Detailed information on 92 species is available.

Fishing in Sydney Harbour

Recreational fishing dietary advice and commercial fishing closure in Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)

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SPOTLIGHT

  • New Primefact - Carp in farm dams
  • Better Regulation Statement (108 kb, PDF)
  • SharkSmart - know the risks and minimise your chance of a close encounter with a shark
  • Ornamental fish update - important information
  • Permits for research, aquarium collecting and activities other than aquaculture
  • Saltwater Fishing Guide 2010
  • Freshwater Fishing Guide 2010
  • Changes to commercial fisheries Share Management Plans and other regulations
  • NSW fish species
  • Catch and Release Mats available to recreational fishers
  • NSW Indigenous Fisheries Strategy
  • Fishing in Sydney Harbour

Recent publications

Nov 2009NSW Draft Carp Control Plan
Sep 2009Code of practice for fishing events in NSW (Primefact 920)
Aug 2009NSW Control Plan for Caulerpa taxifolia
May 2009Tilligerry Creek floodgate assessment
Mar 2009NSW Shark Meshing Report
Jan 2009NSW Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide 2009
Jan 2009NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide 2009
Jan 2009Identifying sharks and rays - A guide for NSW commercial fishers
Dec 2008Advisory booklet on marine pests

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.

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News releases

  • 09 Feb 2010
    Troubled waters at Warren Fishway
  • 09 Feb 2010
    Water to flow freely on the Narran River
  • 08 Feb 2010
    Hands up to snag recreational fishing funding [39.7 kb PDF]
  • 08 Feb 2010
    How many carp is a tinny worth?
  • 04 Feb 2010
    Commercial abalone diver to face charges [39.6 kb PDF]
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Events

  • 16 Jul 2010
    Mudgee Small Farm Field Days
  • 19 Oct 2010
    Australian National Field Days
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