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Glenbawn fishery

Join us to hear about recreational fisheries research being undertaken and to discuss issues affecting the Glenbawn fishery

Sunrise on the coastCultural fishing in NSW - Discussion paper

An opportunity to provide feedback to help develop policy on cultural fishing in NSW.

Fishers for fish habitat forum, Ballina NSW 18-19 June 2009Fishers for fish habitat forum, Ballina NSW 18-19 June 2009

Meet like minded individuals and find out how fish numbers can be improved by improving fish habitat.

Freshwater Fishing Photo Competition

Don’t miss your chance to have your photo among the twelve to be featured in the freshwater fishing calendar

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)

fish-story-rec.jpgNSW recreational fishing fee

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

SPOTLIGHT

  • Ornamental fish update - important information
  • Section 37 Permits
  • Saltwater Fishing Guide 2009
  • Freshwater Fishing Guide 2009
  • Changes to commercial fisheries Share Management Plans and other regulations
  • NSW fish species
  • EOI for funding Fish Friendly Farms ‘Demonstration Farm’
  • Catch and Release Mats available to recreational fishers
  • NSW Indigenous Fisheries Strategy
  • Fishing in Sydney Harbour

Recent publications

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
Oct 2008Best management practices for grazing in wetlands
Aug 2008Acid Sulfate Soils Priority Investigations for the Lower Hunter River Estuary
Aug 2008Commercial fishing in NSW - new Primefact
May 2008Mangroves (Primefact 746)
May 2008Threatened Species Assessment Guidelines
May 2008Clarence recreational fishing rules (Primefact 763)

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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  • Fishing closures & restrictions
  • Threatened Species Sighting Form
  • Help stop illegal fishing!
  • Newscast - a news bulletin for recreational fishers
  • New South Wales submarine cable protection zones

News releases

  • 01 Jul 2009
    Local Aboriginal community learns about native vegetation
  • 30 Jun 2009
    Fishcare volunteers needed for Western Region
  • 26 Jun 2009
    $25,000 in fines for illegal abalone fishing [24.8 kb PDF]
  • 18 Jun 2009
    Fishers in hot water over illegal fishing [22.8 kb PDF]
  • 18 Jun 2009
    Student conservation award for fisheries research [24.4 kb PDF]
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Events

  • 24 Jul 2009
    Mudgee Small Farm Field Days
  • 30 Jul 2009
    Sydney International Boat Show
  • 18 Aug 2009
    Commonwealth Bank AgQuip Field Days
  • 22 Sep 2009
    Henty Machinery Field Days 2009
  • 20 Oct 2009
    Australian National Field Days
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  • Aquaculture
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  • Species protection
  • Pests & diseases
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