Have your say on the review of NSW recreational fishing rules

A review of recreational saltwater and freshwater fishing rules is underway and community feedback is sought on options for changes to the current rules.

Potential boating changes to North Harbour

Update - final outcomes of consultation on boating practices and seagrass protection at North (Sydney) Harbour

Fisheries NSW Strategic Plan 2012-15

The strategic plan identifies outcomes, strategies and key measures of success for Fisheries NSW over the next few years.

New fishing arrangements for dogfish (deep water sharks) in NSW

Read the new fishing arrangements that have been implemented in NSW for dogfish

Healthy Waterways, Better Boating, More Fish - You can make a difference DVD

This short film discusses how boaters and fishers can help keep our waterways healthy.

Observation Tower Grant Program

NSW Government observation towers grant program. Applications for funding are sought!

Recreational fishing licence fee

When you're fishing in NSW waters you're required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Licence Fee

Reform program for NSW commercial fishing

The Government’s response to the recommendations of the Independent Review of Commercial Fisheries Policy, Management and Administration is now available

TEDxTalk: Sharks or humans...who should be afraid?

Shark ecol­o­gist, Vic Ped­de­mors, explains that through failed under­stand­ing of shark behav­ior and the use of prac­tices that are unsus­tain­able, the apex preda­tor in a frag­ile ecosys­tem is now at risk.

New fishing and diving rules at Grey nurse shark aggregation sites

View the outcomes and new rules arising from the review of Grey nurse shark protection.

EOI rehabilitation of riparian habitat along the Namoi River

Applications for funding from the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future Biodiversity Fund are invited.

Do you live or undertake works on a riverbank?

Read important information to help you comply with the law

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG)

The NSW Government has placed restrictions on imports of live abalone from Tasmania and Victoria to minimise the risk of AVG impacting wild abalone stocks in NSW.

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

NSW Seafood

Information on the NSW seafood industry including wild harvest and aquaculture sectors.

Status report

The report detailing the status of fisheries resources in NSW has been released (Feb 2011). Detailed information on 108 species is available.

Fishing in Sydney Harbour

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