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ii This NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide is produced by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) LMB 3020 Nowra NSW 2541, for and on behalf of the state of New South Wales. It is funded from the Freshwater Recreational Fishing Trust as part of our commitment to providing recreational fishers with comprehensive, user-friendly information. A saltwater recreational fishing guide is also available. ISBN 978 1 74256 691 7 © State of New South Wales through the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, 2014. Disclaimers This publication may provide assistance or information but NSW DPI and its employees do not guarantee the publication is without flaw or is wholly appropriate for any particular purpose and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequences which may arise from relying on any information in this publication. This publication is a guide only, it does not replace the Fisheries Management Act 1994 or other acts and statutory rules applying to, or affecting recreational fishing. It is a summary of laws and regulations at 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 of fishers to ensure they are acting within the law at all times. Check regulations with your local NSW DPI fisheries office or www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries. No material matter in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by electronic or mechanical means, photocopying or recording without the written permission of NSW DPI. NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide Cover image Letting out some line. Amanda Becconsall, finalist in the 2013 recreational fishing photo competition calendar. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
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Page 7 and 8: 3 If you go fishing aboard a charte
Page 9 and 10: 5 Where do my fishing fees go Fishe
Page 11 and 12: 7 Where do my fishing fees go Habit
Page 13 and 14: aquatic life and life-cycles, catch
Page 15 and 16: 11 Fish hatcheries and fish stockin
Page 17 and 18: Maximising fish survival The follow
Page 19 and 20: 15 Responsible fishing Angler Acces
Page 21 and 22: Golden Perch Trout and Salmon 17 To
Page 23 and 24: ■■ Always let someone know wher
Page 25 and 26: Food safety Many people enjoy eatin
Page 27 and 28: Double uni knot for joining lines 2
Page 29 and 30: Bubble floats ■■ Bubble floats
Page 31 and 32: Drift fishing rigs Drift fishing ri
Page 33 and 34: Eastern (Freshwater) Cod, Trout Cod
Page 35 and 36: Freshwater Catfish (Eel-Tailed) Leg
Page 37 and 38: Trout and Salmon See page 44 for fu
Page 39 and 40: Only one rod and line ✓ permitted
Page 41 and 42: 6m 40mm Hand-hauled yabby net ■
Page 43 and 44: should not be rigged e.g. should no
Page 45 and 46: 41 Possession limit 4 (one or more
Page 47 and 48: No. Dam/weir Nearest town Species p
Page 49 and 50: Listed trout waters in NSW 45 Legen
Page 51 and 52: 3 Georges Creek Upstream of Louisa
Page 53 and 54: 3 Molonglo River Upstream of railwa
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4 Tumut 2 Pondage 51 3 Tuross River
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Macquarie Perch Macquaria australas
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Pests and diseases Pest species are
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Water weeds are commonly spread by
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1. Fish species 2. Closure 3. Perio
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Bega River (upper reaches) - nets A
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Lane Cove River (upper reaches) - u
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Murrumbidgee River - Berembed Weir
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Tweed River (Bray Park Weir upper r
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Contact details Report illegal or s
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Marine park offices 71 Marine parks
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Date Catch Comments 73 Location Dat
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Freshwater species bag and size lim
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