freshwater-recreational-fishing-guide-2016-17

MacIntyre River – Goondiwindi Weir
All fishing methods prohibited in that part of
the MacIntyre River and its tributaries, from
within 150m upstream and 150m downstream
from the weir face at Goondiwindi Weir.
Macleay River (upper reaches) – nets
Any method involving the use of a net other
than a landing net is prohibited in the whole of
the non-tidal waters of the Macleay River and
its tributaries, from Belgrave Falls, Kempsey
upstream to its source.
Macquarie River – Burrendong Dam
All fishing methods prohibited in that part of
the Macquarie River within 185m upstream
of the weir face at Burrendong Dam, 185m
downstream of the wall of the Burrendong
Dam outlet regulator and within the spillway
channel at Burrendong Dam.
Macquarie River – South Dubbo Weir
All fishing methods prohibited in Macquarie
River at South Dubbo Weir, 75m downstream
of the weir face.
Manly Dam – nets and traps
Any method involving the use of a net or trap
other than a landing net or shrimp trap is
prohibited in the whole of the waters of Manly
Dam and its tributaries.
Manning River (upper reaches) – nets
Any method involving the use of a net other
than a landing net is prohibited in the whole
of the non-tidal waters of the Manning River
and its tributaries, from Abbotts Falls near
Wingham upstream to its source.
Mehi River – Moree Weir
All fishing methods prohibited in that part of
the Mehi River and its tributaries from within
15m upstream and 85m downstream of the
weir face at Moree Weir.
Moruya and Deua Rivers (upper reaches)
– nets
Any method involving the use of a net other
than a landing net is prohibited in the whole of
the non tidal waters of the Moruya and Deua
Rivers and their tributaries, upstream from the
junction with Wamban Creek to its source and
including Wamban Creek to its source.
Murray River – Horseshoe Lagoon – Murray
Cod (Maccullochella peelii peelii) and
Golden Perch (Macquaria ambigua)
Any fishing method for Murray Cod or Golden
Perch, other than by catch and release fishing
(so that any fish caught are immediately
returned to the water unharmed) or a landing
net, is prohibited in the whole of the waters
of Horseshoe Lagoon on the Murray River
floodplain at West Albury.
Murray River – Hume Weir
All fishing methods prohibited in that part of
the Murray River within 130m downstream
from the weir face at Hume Weir.
Murray River (Kulnine) – Weir and Lock No. 9
All fishing methods prohibited in that part of
the Murray River at Weir 9 (at Kulnine) within
50m upstream from the centre of the weir wall
and from the downstream end of the inner
wall of the lock chamber in a straight line
across the river to a point on the NSW bank,
150m downstream of where the weir wall
adjoins the NSW bank.
Murray River (Mildura)
– Weir and Lock No. 11
All fishing methods prohibited in that part of
the Murray River at Weir 11 (at Mildura) within
50m upstream from the centre of the weir
wall and from a point on the NSW bank 142m
downstream from where the weir wall adjoins
the NSW bank in a straight line across the
river to a point on the Victorian bank, 120m
downstream of where the weir wall adjoins the
Victorian bank.
Murray River (Robinvale)
– Weir and Lock No. 15
All fishing methods prohibited in that part
of the Murray River at Weir 15 (at Robinvale)
within 50m upstream from the centre of the
weir wall and from the downstream end of the
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NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide