Read important information to help you comply with the law
Have your say on proposed boating changes to protect seagrass in North Harbour
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
- NSW Pacific oyster survey 2010
- Rebuilding strategy for gulper shark stocks
- Blackwater events causing fish kills in the Murray and Murrumbidgee River catchments
- Expression of interest Aboriginal Fishing Advisory Council
- 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
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
- 11 May 2012Crab proves costly for recreational fishers at Wallis Lake
- 07 May 2012Post flood monitoring aims to improve knowledge of fish responses to floods
- 02 May 2012Fishing and cultural workshops for Walgett Indigenous youth
- 30 Apr 2012Community input wanted on seagrass protection in North Harbour
- 27 Apr 2012Murray crayfish open for fishing from May 1
Events
- 20th Oct 2012Narrandera Fish Festival

