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19 Food safety ‘Red alert’ algal warnings and visible blooms Some algae produce harmful toxins that can build up in freshwater shellfish; brackish and freshwater crustacea; the gut and, to a lesser extent, the flesh of freshwater finfish. Algal blooms can appear as water discolouration, including red, green, yellow, brownish, oily or milky appearance. Scum may form on the water surface. The water may have a musty, earthy or pungent smell. Some other blooms are not visible but are highly toxic, even at low levels. ■■ Do not collect shellfish, gastropods, or crustacea such as Yabbies or Crayfish from waters affected by algal blooms. ■■ Clean and rinse freshwater finfish thoroughly in uncontaminated water and dispose of internal organs before consumption as they are likely to contain toxins. The toxin could also be present in the flesh. For further background on the risks of toxic algal blooms go to www.whoi.edu/redtide/ Fishing closures Do not take any species listed in a NSW DPI closure notice. Some waterways have been contaminated by industrial pollution and are not suitable for catching or collecting certain species for consumption. Sewage spills sometimes contaminate waters with harmful bacteria and viruses. Sewage spills are especially high risk for shellfish. More information For more information from the NSW Food Authority: phone 1300 552 406 or check website www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au Local recreational fishing guides Local guides provide valuable information on fishing in inland or coastal NSW. Whether you are a resident or a visiting fisher you can find details on fishing locations, local fishing rules and closures along with summary maps in the local areas on our website at: www.dpi.nsw. gov.au/fisheries/recreational/resources/info NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide PFAS PFAS are a group of chemicals that include perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFAS are an emerging contaminant, which means that their ecological and/or human health effects are unclear. NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is leading the NSW Government response and investigations into PFAS contamination at a range of sites. There are a number of waterways in NSW affected by PFAS. Check updated fishing and dietary advice available on the NSW DPI or NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) websites. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/pfas-response
Knots and rigs Uni knot for tying on hooks Uni knots are useful for tying small hooks, rings or swivels on to light lines, a frequent requirement in freshwater fishing, because the knot may be formed some distance from the hook and slid into place when formed. 1 2 3 20 Knots and rigs 4 5 1. Thread the line through the eye of the hook, ring or swivel, and encircle the main line with the tag to form the configuration shown. 2. Wrap the tag around both the returning tag and main line, but inside the encircling loop made by the tag. 3. Make four to six wraps in this manner. 4. Moisten and tighten the knot using gentle pressure on the tag. 5. Slide the knot gently down on to the eye of the hook, ring or swivel. Uni knot for tying line on to your reel First wrap the line around the spool of your reel, at least once, then tie a standard uni knot with four wraps. Then slide the knot down on to the spool of your reel. NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide
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Page 6 and 7: 1 NSW Recreational Fishing Fee NSW
Page 8 and 9: 3 Where do my fishing fees go? Wher
Page 10 and 11: 5 More facilities for fishers The s
Page 12 and 13: 7 Working with fishers Working with
Page 14 and 15: 9 Fish hatcheries and fish stocking
Page 16 and 17: 11 NSW Recreational Freshwater Fish
Page 18 and 19: 13 How to use circle hooks Circle h
Page 20 and 21: 15 Converting fish lengths to weigh
Page 22 and 23: 17 Fishing safely/safe boating NSW
Page 26 and 27: 21 Double uni knot for joining line
Page 28 and 29: 23 Bubble floats ■■Bubble float
Page 30 and 31: 25 Common baits ■■ Dragon Fly l
Page 32 and 33: 27 Fish identification and measurem
Page 34 and 35: 29 How to measure the legal length
Page 36 and 37: 31 Murray Cod NSW Recreational Fres
Page 38 and 39: 33 Summary of permitted lines and h
Page 40 and 41: 35 Only one rod and line 3 permitte
Page 44 and 45: 39 You have now modified one entry
Page 46 and 47: 41 Summary table of bag limits, siz
Page 48 and 49: 43 Listed dams Dams where Silver Pe
Page 50 and 51: 45 Key to trout waters Trout waters
Page 52 and 53: 47 3 Carters Brook Upstream from St
Page 54 and 55: 49 4 Lake Canobolas NSW Recreationa
Page 56 and 57: 51 3 Snowy River Upstream of Victor
Page 58 and 59: 53 Threatened and protected species
Page 60 and 61: 55 Conserving our biodiversity - aq
Page 62 and 63: 57 ■■ Report suspected pests an
Page 64 and 65: 59 You can help prevent further spr
Page 68 and 69: 63 Creek and its tributaries upstre
Page 70 and 71: 65 Mehi River - Moree Weir All fish
Page 72 and 73: 67 Murrumbidgee River - Yanco Creek
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69 Fisheries officers NSW Recreatio
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71 Coastal offices NSW Recreational
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73 NSW Recreational Freshwater Fish
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75 Date Catch Comments A diary for
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77 Date Catch Comments NSW Recreati
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