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.