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Status of Fisheries Resources in NSW 2006/07

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

Sand WhitingRed spot disease

Some fish recently caught in the Clarence, Manning & Hawkesbury rivers have shown signs of red spot disease.

Changes to NSW bag & size limits

Changes to size limits, bag limits and fishing methods introduced in September 2007.

Fishing in Sydney Harbour

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

fish-story-rec.jpgNSW recreational fishing fee

Pay your recreational fishing licence fee here! Find more information and how your fees support fishing

Call for submissions

Submissions from the public are now invited on the draft Priorities Action Statement (PAS) for threatened species.

SPOTLIGHT

  • Draft native fish stocking plan 2008/09
  • Recirculating aquaculture technology workshop (220 kb, PDF)
  • EOI for funding Fish Friendly Farms ‘Demonstration Farm’
  • Catch and Release Mats available to recreational fishers
  • NSW Indigenous Fisheries Strategy

Recent publications

Aug 2008Commercial fishing in NSW - new Primefact
May 2008Mangroves (Primefact 746)
May 2008Threatened Species Assessment Guidelines
Mar 2008Clarence recreational fishing rules (Primefact 763)
Feb 2008Dollar for Dollar Native Fish Stocking Program - Expression of interest - 2008-2009 Stocking Season

Safe Fishing

  • Beach meshing 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

  • 05 Sep 2008
    Fisheries officers net vehicle with 39 illegal gill nets and 22 illegal yabby traps
  • 04 Sep 2008
    Lessons in life - Volunteers teach kids to fish
  • 02 Sep 2008
    Winter disease found on fish in Myall Lakes National Park
  • 31 Aug 2008
    NSW fishers to get new waterproof licence
  • 27 Aug 2008
    Man fined for killing endangered grey nurse shark
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Events

  • 21 Oct 2008
    Australian National Field Days
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