How much do recreational fishers contribute to the NSW economy? Help University of Wollongong with their study. Recreational fishers contribute to local and regional economies in NSW through their expenditures . . .
Come on all boaters
tell us your tales
Of where you have travelled
with wind in your sails
Tempt us with pictures
you snap while you rove
And how does it feel
when you're back in our Cove?
We woke up to bright sunshine but it was a wild night in the Cove. Several boats have dragged their moorings and one large cruiser has broken away and ended . . .
![Dusky Flathead A dusky flathead](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/84/Picture1.png?itok=wKDRl4Ri)
New dusky flathead and lobster recreational fishing rules will come into force on 1 August, 2022. Dusky Flathead- There will be a slot limit of 36cm to 70cm (previously 1 . . .
Over the New Year long weekend, a line of oysters broke loose in strong winds. It was near the boat launching area at Water Street. The line was outside the . . .
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We ran into a crab trap line yesterday. The buoy was about the size of a ping pong ball and was difficult to see. There was a line of these . . .
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NSW DPI is undertaking community consultation on proposed changes to recreational fishing rules for Eastern Rock Lobster and Dusky Flathead. The proposed changes for recreational fishers are: Eastern Rock Lobster . . .
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A public jetty was a high priority in the survey done for the community plan. In the next couple of months, applications will open for the next round of goverment . . .
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John "Stinker" Clarke is a Port Stephens fishing identity. He was on ABC radio last Saturday talking about the fishing at Karuah. Next Saturday is about Tea Gardens. If you . . .
The flood waters along the east coast are gradually abating, so is it safe to go boating over Easter? Before making a decision, the first thing I would do is . . .
![Blue Swimmer Crab Blue Swimmer Crab](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/84/IMG_0014.jpg?itok=Fa98fKmH)
Some minor changes to recreational fishing rules will come into effect on 30 April 2021 relating to the blue swimmer crab size limit and the use of βOpera Houseβ style . . .