Ahead of the NSW state election on 25 March 2023, the NSW Government caretaker period has commenced. Limited updates will be made to this website during this period.
The fishing rules in this brochure are current at the time of printing and cannot be used as a defense in a court of law. For more information on fishing rules, contact your local NSW DPI Fisheries office or check the website. A saltwater rules and regulations summary is available in a similar format. Detailed recreational fishing guides are also available.
Report illegal fishing to the nearest NSW DPI Fisheries office or Fishers Watch Hotline on 1800 043 536.
Published: 22 Sep 2021