Central Coast and Hawkesbury River Recreational Fishing Guide
Central Coast and Hawkesbury River Recreational Fishing Guide Fisheries Compliance Unit • fish aggregating devices (FADs) to enhance fishing for dolphinfish and even tuna and August 2020 marlin; Fishing is a fun, outdoor activity for the whole • creation of recreational fishing havens; family. Fishing rules help ensure healthy and sustainable fisheries for future generations. • angler facilities such as fish cleaning tables and fishing platforms; The Central Coast’s waterways provide excellent beach, rock, and boat fishing opportunities. This • stocking of freshwater fish in dams and rivers; guide provides essential information on fishing, • essential research on popular recreational fish including any closures and restrictions, which apply species; within the Central Coast district, extending from Munmorah State Recreation Park in the north, to • restoring important fish habitat; the southern bank of the Hawkesbury River. • marine stocking of prawns in estuaries; DPI fisheries officers routinely patrol waterways, • angler education and advisory programs such boat ramps and foreshores to advise anglers about as the Fishcare Volunteer program, fishing responsible fishing practices and to ensure workshops, Get Hooked…it's fun to fish compliance with NSW fishing regulations. primary schools education and fishing guides. Information on bag and size limits and legal fishing Much more information is available at gear can be obtained at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries or by visiting your local DPI fisheries office. You can pay the NSW recreational fishing fee at www.onegov.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1300 369 To report suspected illegal fishing activity, call the 365 or at many outlets throughout NSW, such as Fishers Watch phone line on 1800 043 536 (free fishing tackle stores, caravan parks, local shops, call) or report on-line at service stations and many Kmart stores.
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