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Catch a fish, not a fine this Christmas:

09/07/09: – Fishers are being warned to make sure they pack their NSW Recreational Fishing Licence before they head off on holidays this festive season.
Industry & Investment NSW Fisheries Compliance Director Glenn Tritton said the summer holidays are traditionally one of the busiest times for fishers to wet a line..

“Fishing is one of this country’s greatest past times, with more than one million recreational fishers hitting the water in NSW every year,” Mr Tritton said. “But before you try your luck in any one of NSW’s great fishing spots – you need to make sure you’ve got a NSW Recreational Fishing Licence.

“A licence is necessary for all types of fishing activity including netting for prawns, spear fishing shellfish gathering and angling, and must be carried on the person at all times. “A $200 on the spot fine applies for fishing without a current fishing licence, unless exempt from holding a licence.

“NSW Recreational fishing licences are available at more than 1000 outlets including bait and tackle shops, and some Kmart stores as well as your local I&I NSW office. “Licences are also available online at www.licence.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1300 369 365.”

The types of licences available include:
• $6 for three days
• $12 for one month
• $30 for one year
• $75 for three years

“Money raised from the sale of recreational fishing licences is placed into two trusts, one for saltwater and one for freshwater, and can only be spent on projects to improve recreational fishing in NSW,” Mr Tritton said.
“Fishers must also make sure they comply with a range of rules and regulations including gear restrictions, closed areas to fishing as well as fish size and bag limits.

“The rules are in place to encourage responsible fishing, reduce the chance of over fishing and to ensure stocks remain at sustainable levels for future generations.
“Fishers should also make sure they fish safely, and check the weather and water conditions before heading out.”

The highly informative NSW Recreational Saltwater and Freshwater Guides 2010 are now available and contain a range of useful information including fish identification, size and bag limits, prohibited methods and tips on fishing safely. You can obtain a free copy from most fishing tackle outlets or email: fishingguide.fisheries@industry.nsw.gov.au.

Current News

Operation ‘Cold Water’ Update:
10/06/09: – NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers checked more than 1500 boats statewide during Operation Cold Water over the long weekend. Recreational Boating General Manager for NSW Maritime, Brett Moore, said the campaign was considered a success as part of a wider effort to raise awareness of the risks of hypothermia.

“The people of NSW go boating all year round but it is at this time of year that exposure to cold air and water temperatures presents the greatest risk,” Mr Moore said. “In the cooler months, it becomes more critical than normal to regularly check the weather before and during boating, to ensure your boat is suitable for the conditions, and to dress appropriately...............Read More

New Products

Port Botany Pedestrian Bridge:
18/06/09: –The NSW Government’s expansion of Port Botany is enhancing community facilities with the construction of a pedestrian bridge which will link Sir Joseph Banks Park to Foreshore Beach.

Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi today unveiled the design of the new bridge which will provide the community with safe and convenient access to the $30 million upgrade of Foreshore Beach and Penryhn Estuary.

“As part of the NSW Government’s $1 billion Port Botany Expansion, the community will be able to share in a number of new amenities such as this state-of-the art bridge,” Mr Tripodi said.................Read More

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Fisheries Roundup

Berowra Creek Warning to Recreational Fishers:
23/12/09: – .Industry & Investment NSW has issued a warning to recreational fishers after a marine algae bloom in the Berowra Creek area of the Hawkesbury River.
Routine monitoring has detected an increase in a toxic species of marine algae.

People are advised to avoid collecting and eating wild shellfish, crabs and crustaceans and seek medical advice if they feel unwell after consuming wild oysters or crustaceans from these areas.
Testing has shown that the commercial harvest areas are not affected by this outbreak.

Shellfish sold through reputable suppliers comply with stringent testing guidelines and can be purchased with confidence. If any health effects are experienced from contact with water affected by algal blooms, medical advice should be promptly sought

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Fishers in hot water over illegal fishing:
18/06/09: – An early morning covert operation has netted several people illegally fishing on the Central Coast. A recent operation using night vision equipment identified a small boat, with one allegedly seen to be using a mono-filament meshing net..........Read More

A Sneek Peek at Haines Hunter New 'Profish Series':
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Apply now for $5M in Better Boating grants:
08/06/09: – Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said today increased funding has made available for recreational boating infrastructure projects under NSW Maritime’s Better Boating Program. $5 million has been provided in the 2009-10 Program.....Read More

$4800 fine for fishing offences:
05/06/09: – A man and a woman have been fined a total of $4800 for multiple fisheries offences in the Wentworth Local Court this week. A 42 year old man and a 39 year old woman, both from Victoria, were apprehended after they had checked the lines.....Read More

Clearer path for native fish:
01/06/09: – A new collaboration project between NSW Department of Primary Industries and State Water is underway to improve fish passage, making it easier for fish to move freely through rivers and creeks in the western region, NSW DPI...............Read More