RECREATIONAL fishos in northern NSW concerned about proposed new bag and size limits are being urged to attend a public meeting this Wednesday July 3 at 6.00pm at the Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club, at the end of Jordon Esplanade Coffs Harbour Jetty.
Guest speakers at the meeting will be Robert Brown (leader of the Shooters & Fishers Party), Andrew Frazer (Member for Coffs Harbour) and speakers from NSW Fisheries.
The speakers will address the meeting in turn and then the audience will be given the opportunity to ask questions. For more information contact Geoff Parker on 0418 401744 or Les Palmer on 0427 674354.
Details on the proposed changes are available HERE. Submissions on the proposals close on July 31.
Discussion papers and submission forms are available at bait and tackle shops and fisheries offices throughout NSW. Copies of the paper can also be found online at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/reviews/fishingrules.