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 . . .
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?
by janiner
A Message from the DPI Fisheries Team Fishing & COVID-19 We hope you are keeping well and safe during these challenging times. In early April NSW Police advised that recreational . . .
by janiner
Rant
In the last few days we've had some lovely high tides in the middle of the day. We've had a lot of people out for a swim, people kayaking and . . .
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Observations by Gary Sylvaney - a NAC boating resident. Having arrived in the Cove just 6 years ago, my first close involvement with moves for a Community Jetty and Community . . .
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I sit here feeling pretty low about the state of the nation and trying to think up something smart to say about the MidCoast Counci debacle. A jet skier flashes . . .
The second most important issue after the weather, when boating, is the facilities available at either end of your journey.The destination of Lemon Tree Passage is perhaps the best exponent . . .
by janiner
Information
30 Jul 2015 The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is looking for anglers to participate in a research project to reduce deep hooking among yellowfin bream, sand whiting, dusky flathead . . .
by janiner
News
Changes to Recreational Crab Net Rules in Port Stephens New rules came into force in Port Stephens in May 2015 in regards to crab trap equipment. Existing crab traps and . . .
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It was the day before the Easter break and we had a lovely day out on the water with a trip to Tea Gardens and an attempt to catch some . . .
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During the fierce storm on Sunday 13th April the dingy belonging to Ray Smith "Smithy" was capsized. After the tide came in it was able to start and run. This . . .