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ContentsNSW Recreational Fishing Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Where do my fishing fees go?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Working with fishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Fish hatcheries and fish stocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Responsible fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Angler access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Converting fish lengths to weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fishing safely/safe boating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Food safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Knots and rigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Fish identification and measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Fish bag limits, size limits and closed seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Fishing methods and activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Dams where Silver Perch / Freshwater Catfish may be taken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Trout waters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Threatened and protected species. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Conserving our biodiversity – aquatic habitats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Pests and diseases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Major fishing closures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Fisheries officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70A diary for your catch records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Freshwater species bag and size limits summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide i
iiThis NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide is produced by the NSW Department ofPrimary Industries (NSW DPI) LMB 3020 Nowra NSW 2541, for and on behalf of the state ofNew South Wales. It is funded from the Freshwater Recreational Fishing Trust as part of ourcommitment to providing recreational fishers with comprehensive, user-friendly information.A saltwater recreational fishing guide is also available.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide:ISBN print 978-1-76058-347-7ISBN web 978-1-76058-348-4JTN 16359 JAN 2021.1B State of New South Wales through the Department of Regional New South Wales , 2021DisclaimersThis publication may provide assistance or information but NSW DPI and its employees do notguarantee the publication is without flaw or is wholly appropriate for any particular purpose andtherefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequences which may arise from relyingon any information in this publication.This publication is a guide only, it does not replace the Fisheries Management Act 1994 or other actsand statutory rules applying to, or affecting recreational fishing. It is a summary of laws and regulationsat the time of publication and cannot be used as a defence in a court of law.Recreational fishing regulations may change during the life of this publication. It is the responsibility offishers to ensure they are acting within the law at all times. Check regulations with your local NSW DPIfisheries office or www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries.No material matter in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmittedin any form by electronic or mechanical means, photocopying or recording without the writtenpermission of NSW DPI.Cover imageAustralian Bass.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideSign up for Newscast - an information bulletin for NSW recreational fishers at http://eepurl.com/pKIHTwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au
NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideNSW Recreational Fishing Fee1NSW Recreational Fishing FeeNSW Fishing Fee ReceiptThis receipt must be carried while fishingALL FEES ARE USED TOIMPROVE RECREATIONAL FISHINGborder (excluding the waters of Lake Hume),all parts of Lake Mulwala from YarrawongaWeir wall upstream to the point wherethe Ovens River enters the Murray River atBundalong boat ramp and when fishing onthe NSW side of the Dumaresq, MacIntyre andBarwon Rivers (a midstream border applies tothese rivers).Note: Hume Weir is managed by the Victorian Departmentof Environment and Primary Industries. A Victorian fishinglicence is required and Victorian fishing laws apply whenfishing in Lake Hume on the Murray River arm upstream tothe junction with Seven Mile Creek and on the Mitta MittaRiver arm upstream to its source.When do I need to pay?When you are fishing in NSW waters, bothfresh and saltwater, you are required by lawto carry a receipt showing the payment of theNSW Recreational Fishing Fee. This applieswhen line fishing (rod or hand line); spearfishing; bait collecting or when collectinginvertebrates using methods such as handgathering, digging, pumping, trapping andprawn netting.In freshwater it applies when fishing ininland (non-tidal) waters of NSW. This alsoapplies when in possession of fishing gearin, on or adjacent to waters. It does not applywhen fishing in a dam on private land ifthe surface area of the body of water at fullcapacity does not exceed 2 hectares. NSWinland waters boundaries include the wholeof the Murray River to the South AustralianWhere do I pay the fee?You can pay at many outlets throughout NSW,such as most fishing tackle shops, caravanparks, local shops, service stations, manyKmart stores, NSW DPI FishSmart app and viawebsite www.onegov.nsw.gov.au/new/ or call1300 369 365.How much is the fee? 7 for 3 days 14 for 1 month 35 for 1 year 85 for 3 years
2How do I obtain a plastic receipt?If you pay for a one year or three year periodonline, over the phone, at a Touch agent orif you renew your licence using your renewalletter, you will receive a plastic receipt in thepost. For all other payment methods you willreceive a paper receipt.Interstate and overseas visitorsRecreational fishing licences issued by otherstates, territories or countries are not valid forfishing in NSW waters. All visitors must pay theNSW Recreational Fishing Fee.These exemptions only apply to the primarycard holder.Recreational fishers must have these cardsin their possession to be exempt. Please notethat seniors cards, health care cards andrepatriation health cards do not exempt youfrom paying the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee.This information is current at time ofprinting but fisheries regulations may change.It is the responsibility of fishers to ensure theyare acting within the law at all times.If unsure whether you need to pay the NSWRecreational Fishing Fee, check our website atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishingReplacement fee receiptCost for a replacement fee receipt is 8.00.Call 02 4424 7499 to obtain a replacement ordownload a form from our websitewww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishingFor digital fee replacement, no fee appliesfor this option. Use the on-line form and selectthe digital option if you don’t know your feereceipt number.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideExemptions: Persons under the age of 18. An adult assisting persons under the age of18 to take fish using a single rod per child orto take Prawns using a single dip or scoop netper child. A person fishing in a private dam with asurface area of two hectares or less. An Aboriginal person.The holder of: A current Pensioner Concession Cardissued by Centrelink. A current Pensioner Concession Cardissued by the Department of Veterans’Affairs. A Department of Veterans’ Affairs GoldTreatment Card endorsed “Totally andPermanently Incapacitated”. A Department of Veterans’ Affairs GoldTreatment Card endorsed “ExtremeDisablement Adjustment”. A letter from the Department of Veterans’Affairs stating that you receive a disabilitypension of 70 percent or higher, or anintermediate pension.NSW Recreational Fishing FeeDigital fee receipt on your phoneIf you own a smartphone you can nowlink your NSW Fishing Fee Receipt with theService NSW smartphone app which willenable you to hold a digital fishing fee receipton your smartphone. If you go fishing aboarda charter vessel or with a fishing guide, youmay find that your skipper or guide holds anexemption certificate which covers you aswell. Always check whether you need to havepaid the fee before going fishing.A fifty per cent concession applies to peoplewho only fish in the tidal waters of the TweedRiver and prescribed adjacent beach areas.
Where do my fishing fees go?3Where do my fishing fees go?Recreational fishing trustsAll funds raised from the NSW RecreationalFishing Fee are placed into recreationalfishing trusts – one for saltwater and onefor freshwater – and can only be spent onimproving recreational fishing. Committees ofexpert anglers provide advice on how funds inthe trusts should be spent.There is a lot more information on thewebsite at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries.Anyone can apply for funding from the truststo improve recreational fishing. Details can befound at the above website. Examples of sometrust funded projects are provided as follows.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideFishcare volunteer programThis dynamic program involves around 300volunteers across the state providing face toface awareness and advising fishers about therules and values of sustainable recreationalfishing (see Working with Fishers sectionon page 7).
4Where do my fishing fees go?Fish stockingTrust funds boost production of native fish andTrout in NSW DPI fish hatcheries at Narrandera,Port Stephens, Jindabyne and Ebor for publicstocking. Approximately two million GoldenPerch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch and AustralianBass plus approximately three million Troutand Salmon are stocked by the hatcheries intoinland rivers or dams each year. The Dollar-forDollar native fish stocking program matchesthe monies raised by community groups tostock their local waterways with native fish.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideFisheries officersAdditional fisheries officers are employedacross regional NSW to maintain optimallevels of compliance in the freshwaterfishery and provide advisory services torecreational fishers.
Where do my fishing fees go?5More facilities for fishersThe small grants program provides funding forfishing clubs, local councils and communitygroups to improve recreational fishing andfacilities including stiles, fish cleaning tables,fish measuring stations, fishing platforms andother infrastructure.Essential recreational research Improving effectiveness offreshwater stocking. Research on Murray Cod andMurray Crayfish. Fishing tournament monitoring andangler surveys.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideGet Hooked: It’s Fun to Fisheducation programA school education program is teachingchildren in schools across NSW about safe,responsible and sustainable fishing. Thisincludes visiting local schools and conductingincursions as well as running coastal fishingworkshops which enable students to put intopractice skills learned during their Get Hookedclass lessons. Get your local school involved(see Working with Fishers section page 7).More information can be found on our ources/fishing-workshops/get-hooked
6Where do my fishing fees go?Habitat action programA range of actions are being funded to protectand repair important fish habitat. Activitiesinclude removing barriers to fish migration,replanting and protecting river bankvegetation and restoring water flows in orderto provide good water quality, healthy habitatsand fisheries.FRESHWATERFISHINGSAFETY DVDPRESENTED BYKAJ "BUSHY" BUSCH14 min 30 secWant more information?Check our websitewww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishingNSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideFishing safelyThe Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) of NSWhas produced quality DVDs to promote fishingsafely in saltwater and freshwater. The DVDsare available free of charge for anglers. Checkout the website www.safefishing.com.auWant to apply for funding?More information and the applicationpackage can be found on the website atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries or phone02 6691 9681.
NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideWorking with fishers7Working with fishersDo you have a passion for fishing and wouldyou like to contribute to protecting our aquaticenvironment? Why not become a FishcareVolunteer? You can volunteer for generalFishcare activities or specialise as a schoolsFishcare Volunteer.The NSW DPI Fishcare Volunteer programis funded through the recreational fishingtrusts. As a volunteer you will be helping tocreate better awareness among anglers andthe wider community about sustainablerecreational fishing. Volunteers provideassistance in activities such as childrens’fishing workshops, angler education, habitatrehabilitation, assisting in research programsand advisory displays at trade shows and fielddays. The program continues to grow withover 300 volunteers across NSW participatingin around 500 events per year and makingover 170,000 contacts. Volunteers assistboth on land and on the water in dedicatedFishcare boats.Help take a kid fishingNSW DPI fishing workshops are coordinatedby fisheries education officers with assistancefrom Fishcare Volunteers, staff and somefishing club members. Each year, volunteersassist around 8,000 anglers between the agesof 8-14 years learn the basics of fishing. Theyare an excellent way for kids to learn hands-onfishing techniques such as casting, rigging,and safe handling of fish at a local fishing spot.Fishing workshops also teach young childrenabout good fishing practices, the importanceof protecting our fishing resources, threatenedspecies and aquatic habitat management.Get your local school involvedThe NSW DPI Get Hooked It’s Fun to Fishprogram encourages children to take an activerole in the management of their waterwaysand fish stocks. Aimed at school students,each year around 6,000 kids from around100 schools are introduced to saltwater andfreshwater fishing, the significance of aquatic
Who can become a volunteer?If you’re over 18 years of age and can assistaround one day per month you can apply tobecome a volunteer. Conditions apply. FishcareVolunteers have no enforcement powers.If you would like more information aboutthese programs or would like to apply tobecome a Fishcare Volunteer, please visitwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries oremail fish.care@dpi.nsw.gov.au8Working with fisherslife and life-cycles, catch and release skills,and the importance of sustaining quality fishhabitat while practising safe and responsiblefishing behaviours. Fishcare Volunteers are avaluable resource for teachers, especially in thefishing workshop component of the program.NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide
NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing GuideFish hatcheries and fish stocking9Fish stockingFish stocking helps maintain naturalpopulations and helps to boost existing stocksfor the recreational fishers of the state to enjoy.Fish stocking is also an important conservationtool for safeguarding endangered species.The NSW Government is continuing to run acomprehensive and sustainable fish stockingprogram based on the Fish Stocking FisheryManagement Strategy.Four government fish hatcheries producefish for public release. They are the NarranderaFisheries Centre at Narrandera, which producesMurray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch andTrout Cod; the Port Stephens Fisheries Instituteat Taylors Beach, which produces AustralianBass; the Dutton Trout Hatchery at Ebor, whichproduces Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout andthe Gaden Trout Hatchery at Jindabyne whichproduces Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, BrookTrout and Atlantic Salmon.The fish are released into rivers and damsacross NSW with assistance from fishing clubsand fish acclimatisation societies. Some nativefish species are also stocked by the communitythrough the trust funded Dollar-for-Dollarprogram, with fish produced from privatefish hatcheries.Hatchery QualityAssurance SchemeRecreational fishing enhancement of nativespecies is undertaken in NSW in accordancewith the Hatchery Quality Assurance Scheme(HQAS). The HQAS accredits both privateand government fish hatcheries in NSW forthe production of native fish fingerlings forrecreational fishing enhancement stockingprograms and aquaculture production.The HQAS applies to the stocking ofMurray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perchand Australian Bass. Broodstock collectedfor stocking programs are obtained from
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