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Do you live or undertake works on a riverbank?

Read important information to help you comply with the law

Potential changes to boating practices in North (Sydney) Harbour

Have your say on proposed boating changes to protect seagrass in North Harbour

Summary of Submissions Report Grey Nurse Shark

See the public exhibition process and comments received in written submissions on a Discussion Paper for Grey Nurse Shark Protection

Habitat Action Grants 2011-2012

Twenty five projects were funded in the 2011-2012 Habitat Action Grants.

AbaloneAbalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG)

The NSW Government has implemented a temporary suspension on imports of live abalone from Tasmania.

Entries are now open for the 2013 Calendar

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 KillFish 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)

fish-story-rec.jpgNSW recreational fishing fee

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

May 2012Protect our waterways and fish habitats (aquatic weeds)
Mar 2012Fitzroy Falls Spiny Crayfish - Euastacus dharawalus (Primefact 1181)
Feb 2012Adams emerald dragonfly Archaeophya adamsi (Primefact 187)
Feb 2012Western population Olive Perchlet - Ambassis agassizii (Primefact 176)
Jul 2011Having your fisheries penalty notice decided at court (Primefact 1114)

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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  • Help stop illegal fishing!
  • Newscast - a news bulletin for recreational fishers
  • New South Wales submarine cable protection zones

News releases

  • 11 May 2012
    Crab proves costly for recreational fishers at Wallis Lake
  • 07 May 2012
    Post flood monitoring aims to improve knowledge of fish responses to floods
  • 02 May 2012
    Fishing and cultural workshops for Walgett Indigenous youth
  • 30 Apr 2012
    Community input wanted on seagrass protection in North Harbour
  • 27 Apr 2012
    Murray crayfish open for fishing from May 1
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Events

  • 20th Oct 2012
    Narrandera Fish Festival
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