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Saltwater fishing

Saltwater fishing

There is a large variety of saltwater fishing opportunities in NSW. Our estuaries and beaches are popular for targeting whiting, bream and flathead. Our coastal waters see many anglers catching prized snapper and kingfish, and out wide chasing magnificent marlin and tuna.

Before you go fishing, you should be familiar with the bag and size limits and other rules. Check any local fishing closures with your local NSW DPI Fisheries office or phone NSW DPI on 1300 550 474.

More information on saltwater fishing

  • Artificial reefs
  • Catch and release fishing
  • Species - Common recreational saltwater
  • Crab traps - preventing turtle drownings
  • Fish Aggregating Devices - FADs
  • How to weigh your fish with a ruler
  • Humane harvesting of fish
  • NSW DPI Game Fish Tagging Program
  • Recreational fisheries enhancement program
  • Fishing safely
  • Saltwater Fishing Guide 2012
  • Saltwater rules and regulations
  • Spearfishing in NSW

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  • Recreational harvest of shellfish (www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au)
  • Recreational fishing licence fee
  • Licence fees at work
  • Fishing rules and regulations
  • Saltwater fishing
    • Artificial reefs
    • Catch and release fishing
    • Common recreational species
    • Crab traps - preventing turtle drownings
    • FADs
    • How to weigh your fish with a ruler
    • Humane harvesting of fish
    • NSW DPI Game Fish Tagging Program
    • Recreational fisheries enhancement program
    • Safety
    • Saltwater Fishing Guide 2012
    • Saltwater rules and regulations
    • Spearfishing in NSW
  • Freshwater fishing
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