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Recreational Spearfishing GuideFisheries Compliance UnitMay 2018Our State's fisheries are a community-ownedresource. We all have a responsibility to protectand safeguard this natural asset for present andfuture generations.Fishing regulations are in place to protect andconserve our fish stocks and aquatic habitats toensure that fishing activities remain sustainable.Spearfishing in NSW is a popular form ofrecreational fishing and has been recognised forits selective fishing practices. Spearfishers inNSW are required to pay the NSW recreationalfishing fee and the same rules and regulationsregarding bag and size limits apply.Commonly targeted species for spearfishing inNSW include yellowtail kingfish, mulloway, varioustuna species, snapper, luderick, yellowfin breamand spanish and spotted mackerel, with a widevariety of other species on offer. This guide willgive readers much of the information they need toget started, including the details of local fishingrules.NSW DPI Fisheries Officers routinely patrolwaterways, boat ramps and foreshores advisinganglers about responsible fishing practices andensuring compliance with NSW fishingregulations.Information on bag and size limits and legalfishing gear can be obtained atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational or bycontacting your local DPI fisheries office.To report suspected illegal fishing activity, call theFishers Watch phone line on 1800 043 536 (freecall) or on-line gal-activity. All calls will be treated asconfidential and you can remain anonymous.RECREATIONAL FISHING FEEWhen fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater andsaltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSWrecreational fishing fee and carry a receiptshowing the payment of the fee. This applieswhen spear fishing, hand lining, hand gathering,trapping, bait collecting and prawn netting or whenin possession of fishing gear in, on or adjacent towaters.All money raised by the NSW recreational fishingfee is spent on improving recreational fishing inNSW. Projects include: building artificial reefs to create new fishinglocations; fish aggregating devices (FADs) to enhancefishing for dolphinfish and even tuna andmarlin; creation of recreational fishing havens; angler facilities such as fish cleaning tablesand fishing platforms; stocking of freshwater fish in dams and rivers; essential research on popular recreational fishspecies; restoring important fish habitat; marine stocking of prawns in estuaries; angler education and advisory programs suchas the Fishcare Volunteer program, fishingworkshops, Get Hooked it's fun to fishprimary schools education and fishing guides.Much more information is available atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries.You can pay the NSW recreational fishing fee athttps://onegov.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1300 369365 or at many outlets throughout NSW, such aswww.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Recreational Spearfishing Guidemost fishing tackle stores, caravan parks, localshops, service stations and many Kmart stores.Some exemptions apply to paying the fishing fee,including people under the age of 18, holders ofpensioner concession cards and Aboriginalpeople. For further information on exemptions ational-fishing-fee/exemptions or call (02) 4424 7499.You may not need to pay the NSW recreationalfishing fee if you are fishing on a charter boat, hireboat or under the supervision of a fishing guide.Please check with the charter/hire boat operator,or guide, before you go fishing. If they do not holda recreational fishing fee exemption certificate youwill need to pay the NSW recreational fishing fee. Avoid busy areas, including coastalinfrastructure, such as tidal pools, rock poolsetc.Spearfishing and divingSpearfishers and divers are permitted to use: Spear gun, Hand-spear and Bow & Arrow - tidalwaters only. a snorkel when taking fish; SCUBA for scallops and sea urchins only; and bare/gloved hand only when taking lobsters.Spearfishers and divers are not permitted to use:Going Spearfishing? hookah apparatus;Our coastline boasts some excellent spearfishingwaters catering for a range of skill levels, includingheadlands, rocky and coral reefs, FADs (FishAggregating Devices), offshore islands,shipwrecks and open pelagic offshore waters. a light with a spear/spear-gun/bow & arrow; a spear/spear-gun/bow & arrow to take blue,brown or red groper or any protected fish; powerheads and/or explosive devices.Before you head out, familiarise yourself with thisGuide. You can also visit the UnderwaterSkindivers and Fishermans Association(www.usfa.org.au) or Australian UnderwaterFederation (www.auf.com.au) websites for someuseful tips to make the most of your spearfishingexperience.DPI supports responsible spearfishing in NSW atall times. .To assist in promoting safespearfishing practices, here are some tips whenout and about: 2Keep your spear tip covered on land.Do not carry a loaded speargun throughcrowded areas.Keep at least 50 m away from swimmers,snorkellers, scuba divers and other fishers.Respect other water users.Know the rules, including areas closed tofishing.Respect all marine life.NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018SPEARFISHING CLOSURES Spearfishing is prohibited in freshwater as wellas many entrances, coastal lagoons and othertidal waters. All NSW ocean beaches, excluding the last20m at each end of the beach.Note: Additional spearfishing closures may applyto Marine Protected Areas. For further informationvisit he following areas covered by the maps in thisguide are closed to spearfishing.
Recreational Spearfishing GuideGuide ContentsRECREATIONAL FISHING FEEGoing Spearfishing?2Spearfishing and diving2SPEARFISHING CLOSURES1.2.3.4.31Far North Coast Spearfishing Closures251.1 Tweed River61.2 Cudgen Creek61.3 Cudgera Creek71.4 Mooball Creek71.5 Brunswick River81.6 Richmond River81.7 Evans River91.8 Clarence River91.9 Woody Bay101.10 Red Bank River101.11 Boambee Creek111.12 Bonville Creek111.13 Bellinger River121.14 Nambucca River12North Coast Spearfishing Closures132.1 South West Rocks Creek142.2 Korogoro Creek142.3 Killick Creek152.4 Crescent Head152.5 Shelly Beach Lagoon162.6 Hastings River – Entrance162.7 Hastings River – Creeks and Lakes172.8 Camden Haven Inlet172.9 Manning River182.10 Wallis Lake182.11 Myall River192.12 Nelson Bay Boat Harbour192.13 Lake Macquarie20Central Coast and Sydney Region Spearfishing Closures213.1 Tuggerah Lake Entrance223.2 Brisbane Water223.3 Narrabeen Lake233.4 Port Jackson233.5 Clovelly Bay and Gordons Bay243.6 Port Hacking24South Coast Spearfishing ClosuresNSW Department of Primary Industries, May 201825
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4.1 Lake Illawarra264.2 Minnamurra River264.3 Sussex Haven274.4 Conjola Lake274.5 Burrill Lake284.6 Candlagan Creek284.7 Wagonga River294.8 Sandy Beach Creek294.9 Wonboyn River30GENERAL RECREATIONAL FISHING RULES430Fishing safely30Responsible fishing30Recreational harvest of shellfish31Penalties31Further information31NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1. Far North Coast Spearfishing Closures5NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.1 Tweed River1.2 Cudgen Creek6NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.3 Cudgera Creek1.4 Mooball Creek7NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.5 Brunswick RiverBrunswick River EntranceNote: Additional Cape Byron Marine Park spearfishing closures apply in this area1.6 Richmond River8NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.7 Evans River1.8 Clarence River9NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.9 Woody Bay1.10 Red Bank River10NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.11 Boambee Creek1.12 Bonville Creek11NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide1.13 Bellinger River1.14 Nambucca River12NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2. North Coast Spearfishing Closures13NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.1 South West Rocks Creek2.2 Korogoro Creek14NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.3 Killick Creek2.4 Crescent Head15NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.5 Shelly Beach Lagoon2.6 Hastings River – Entrance16NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.7 Hastings River – Creeks and Lakes2.8 Camden Haven Inlet17NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.9 Manning River2.10 Wallis Lake18NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.11 Myall River2.12 Nelson Bay Boat Harbour19NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide2.13 Lake Macquarie20NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide3. Central Coast and Sydney Region Spearfishing Closures21NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide3.1 Tuggerah Lake Entrance3.2 Brisbane Water22NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide3.3 Narrabeen Lake3.4 Port Jackson23NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide3.5 Clovelly Bay and Gordons Bay3.6 Port Hacking24NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4. South Coast Spearfishing Closures25NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4.1 Lake Illawarra4.2 Minnamurra River26NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4.3 Sussex Haven4.4 Conjola Lake27NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4.5 Burrill Lake4.6 Candlagan Creek28NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4.7 Wagonga River4.8 Sandy Beach Creek29NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018
Recreational Spearfishing Guide4.9 Wonboyn RiverGENERAL RECREATIONAL FISHINGRULES It is illegal for recreational fishers to sell their catch. Leave all commercial fishing gear in place and donot disturb commercial fishers going about theirlawful business. 30You must not alter the length of fish by filletingand/or removing the head until you are well awayfrom the water. This rule does not apply at areasnormally used for cleaning fish, such as boat rampcleaning tables, if the fish are for immediateconsumption or immediate use as bait, or for fishthat do not have a legal length. You may clean fishby gilling and gutting only.It is an offence to interfere with any oyster lease.Please ensure that your vessel, your vessel's washor your tackle does not interfere with any part of anoyster lease, including the oysters.Abalone gut is prohibited for use as bait in NSWwaters to prevent the spread of abalone viralganglioneuritis (AVG).Collecting pipis by recreational fishers for humanconsumption is prohibited in NSW. A maximum of50 pipis is permitted to be collected for bait and notbe removed more than 50m from the high tidemark. Pipis and cockles may contain toxins due toNSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018natural algal blooms. The blooms are not alwaysvisible. It is illegal to jag/foul hook fish other than throughthe mouth.Fishing safelyFishing is fun, but remember to take care and exercisecaution. Rock fishing can be particularly dangerous dueto the unpredictable nature of the ocean. Follow thesebasic safety tips at all times when rock fishing: Always wear a life jacket Stay alert to the weather conditions Plan an escape route in case you are washed in Never turn your back on the ocean Wear appropriate non-slip footwear and lightclothing Do not jump in if someone is washed in - wait forassistance Never fish aloneFor more information go to www.safefishing.com.auResponsible fishing Reduce wildlife injuries by attending your lines andavoid bird feeding areas.
Recreational Spearfishing Guide Only catch sufficient fish for your immediate needs.Release all others using best practice catch andrelease techniques. Remember all fish, includingscavengers, are important to the ecosystem. If you retain your catch, dispatch all fish andinvertebrates swiftly and humanely. Dispose of all litter and fish waste responsibly. Be considerate of others and keep noise to aminimum, especially in residential areas. Use environmentally friendly fishing tackle such aslead alternative sinkers, biodegradable line, andnon-stainless hooks where possible. Act responsibly when you have reached your baglimit and you remain in the fishing grounds.Do notinterfere with commercial fishing activities orcommercial fishing gear.Recreational harvest of shellfishShellfish are filter feeders and they sometimesaccumulate harmful substances from the water duringfeeding. Shellfish collected by recreational fishersshould never be eaten raw. This is becauserecreationally harvested shellfish are not subject to thesame strict food safety controls as commerciallyharvested shellfish. Consequently the NSW FoodAuthority recommends eating only shellfish harvestedunder a recognised program. For more informationcheck the DPI Recreational Fishing Guide orwww.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 552 406.PenaltiesPenalties apply to persons who take or possess fish(including invertebrates, shells, etc.) taken incontravention of fishing closures, including aquaticreserves and intertidal protected areas.31NSW Department of Primary Industries, May 2018Further informationFor more information about fishing restrictions thatapply to the waterways and beaches visitwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing or contact the localfisheries office.Tweed District: (07) 5523 6900Richmond District: (02) 6618 1800Clarence District: (02) 6645 0500Coffs District: (02) 6652 3977Hastings District: (02) 5524 0600Wallis District: (02) 6591 6300Port Stephens District: (02) 49163934Hunter District: (02) 4980 9202Central Coast District: (02) 4328 8618Sydney North District: (02) 8437 4903Sydney South District: (02) 9529 6021Illawarra District: (02) 4220 8499Shoalhaven District: (02) 4428 3400Batemans Bay District: (02) 4478 9100Montague District: (02) 4476 0100Far South Coast District: (02) 6496 8200 State of New South Wales through Department of Industry 2018. You maycopy, distribute, display, download and otherwise freely deal with thispublication for any purpose, provided that you attribute the Department ofIndustry as the owner. However, you must obtain permission if you wish tocharge others for access to the publication (other than at cost); include thepublication in advertising or a product for sale; modify the publication; orrepublish the publication on a website. You may freely link to the publication ona departmental website.Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based onknowledge and understanding at the time of writing (May 2018) and may not beaccurate, current or complete. The State of New South Wales (including theNSW Department of Industry), the author and the publisher take noresponsibility, and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliabilityor correctness of any information included in the document (including materialprovided by third parties). Readers should make their own inquiries and rely ontheir own advice when making decisions related to material contained in thispublication.PUB18/324
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