freshwater-recreational-fishing-guide-2016-17

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NSW Recreational Fishing Fee................................................. 2
Where do my fishing fees go?. ................................................ 4
Community programs........................................................ 8
Fish hatcheries and fish stocking............................................. 10
Responsible fishing.......................................................... 12
Angler access................................................................ 15
Converting fish lengths to weights........................................... 16
Fishing safely/Safe boating .................................................. 18
Food safety.................................................................. 19
Knots and rigs............................................................... 21
Fish identification and measurement ........................................ 28
Fish bag limits, size limits and closed seasons................................ 30
Fishing methods and activities. .............................................. 34
Dams where Silver Perch / Catfish may be taken............................. 44
Trout waters................................................................. 46
Threatened and protected species........................................... 54
Conserving our biodiversity – aquatic habitats .............................. 56
Pests and diseases........................................................... 57
Major fishing closures........................................................ 60
Fisheries officers............................................................. 70
Contact details.............................................................. 71
A diary for your catch records................................................ 74
NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide