FISHOS in NSW are being urged to provide feedback on proposals to change a range of recreational fishing rules including bag limits, size limits and fishing methods.
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Director Recreational & Indigenous Fisheries, Peter Turnell, said a discussion paper has now been released for public exhibition.
“Anyone with an interest in our aquatic resources now has the opportunity to comment on options for changes to current fishing rules,” Mr Turnell said.
“The options in this paper have been developed based on community feedback made to the NSW Government since the last review of fishing rules completed in 2007, the latest information relating to our fish stocks, as well as advice from expert anglers.
“The periodic review of fishing rules is essential to ensure our fisheries are harvested at sustainable levels and make sure the rules are easy to understand.”
Discussion papers and submission forms are widely available at most 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.
Mr Turnell said the NSW Government is committed to providing an opportunity for everyone to have their say on the proposed management arrangements.
Submissions can be made via the online submission form or by post, email or fax. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2013.
Read a related opinion piece by Fisho’s Environment Editor HERE.