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Recreational Fishing

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.

Recreational Fishing Trusts funding

Applications are now open for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trusts. Anyone can apply for funding.

NSW State-wide Recreational Fishing Survey 2013-14

Fisheries NSW is undertaking a state-wide survey of recreational fishing in NSW

New recreational fishing arrangements for Murray crayfish

Read the summary of new recreational fishing arrangements for Murray crayfish (Euastacus armatus) in NSW

New recreational fishing arrangements for dogfish

Read the summary of new recreational fishing arrangements for dogfish (deep water sharks) in NSW

Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing Guides 2013

All you need to know about freshwater and saltwater fishing in NSW; a must for all recreational fishers

Where you can fish!

Maps and information on local fishing areas in NSW

Fishing safety

Tips and information for recreational fishing safety

Recreational fishing licence fee

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

Artificial reefs

A series of small artificial reefs have been deployed in identified barren areas in three Recreational fishing havens

Fish Aggregating Devices - FADs

FADs are installed to provide better fishing for sport and game anglers

Help line

Report illegal or suspect fishing activities to your nearest Fisheries Office or use the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536.

Gamefish tagging program, news and updates

The program is used to obtain information on the biology (distribution, movement, growth, exploitation) of billfish, tunas, sharks and sport fish

Recreational fishing havens

Recreational Fishing Havens were created along the NSW coast to provide better angling opportunities for recreational fishers.

Popular items

  • Responsible fishing guidelines
  • Charter fishing in NSW
  • Fishing workshops
  • Get hooked it's fun to fish
  • Saltwater bag & size limits
  • Freshwater bag & size limits
  • Recreational Fishing Calendar
  • Fish stocking
  • Catch & release
  • Fishcare volunteers
  • Newscast magazine
  • Catch and Release Mats available to recreational fishers
  • Fishing competition and event management
  • Recreational fishing survey
  • Update your fishing club contact details
  • Gaden Trout Hatchery

See NSW Maritime website (www.maritime.nsw.gov.au) for boating maps showing navigational aids, boating restrictions, boating facilities and general information.

Food safety

  • Recreational harvest of shellfish (www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au)

Whats new

  • Dollar for dollar native fish stocking program 2013-14
  • Sydney Artificial Reef GPS coordinates
  • Fishing from Sydney Harbour Commuter Wharves (in Chinese, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese, Korean and Arabic)  1.0 MB
  • Responsible fishing to reduce wildlife injuries
  • A guide to using circle hooks
  • NSW coastal waters forecast
  • Responsible fishing guidelines
  • Recreational fishing in NSW marine parks

Recent News Releases

  • 22 May 2013
    Fishers warned about yabby abnormalities
  • 21 May 2013
    Fishers set for illegal fishing fines
  • 15 May 2013
    Fishing gets the green light in Wallagoot Lake
  • 06 May 2013
    Have your say on proposed changes to fishing rules
  • 06 May 2013
    Learn more about making more fish naturally
  • 02 May 2013
    Dubbo man caught and fined for illegal fishing
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