To protect the Olive Perchlet from extinction and support other connected species, OzFish partnered with NSW Fisheries and Landcare NSW to reintroduce Olive Perchlet, known as Glassfish, into two revitalised wetland sites in the Dubbo region of New South Wales….
OzFish, together with local partners, is leading an ambitious restoration project along the Cudgegong River and Lawson Creek. The goal? To create healthier waterways for native fish and aquatic wildlife while boosting the region’s biodiversity and supporting the local recreational…
Once vibrant and full of life, the Talbragar River, part of the Macquarie catchment in the Castlereagh region, has struggled under the weight of drought, invasive species, and habitat degradation. In response, a passionate group of local organisations and volunteers…
The Southern Pygmy Perch, a small native fish once abundant in creeks, billabongs, and lakes across New South Wales, now clings to survival at just a handful of locations. One of these rare strongholds is Oolong Creek, and thanks to…
On Wiradjuri County, OzFish is working with traditional owners, Wiradjuri Cultural and Environmental Rangers, and Boys to the Bush, a local Indigenous youth program, to return a fish long forgotten by most. By restoring the critical habitats in the last…
Throughout the Murray Darling Basin, there are over 5000 barriers to fish passage, ranging from ordinary town weirs and level crossings to enormous dams forming reservoirs. Despite this vast network of barriers, only around 150 fish passages exist, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and improvement.
Reflections Holidays have partnered with OzFish to help recreational anglers and communities improve the health of their rivers, lakes and estuaries. The partnership will identify projects that will improve fish habitats on Reflections Holidays parks across NSW.
Over the weekend, OzFish volunteers supported the efforts of Clean Up Australia Day by removing over 3 tonnes of rubbish from 16 waterways across the country.
OzFish Unlimited, the leading force in fishing conservation, is gearing up to take charge on Sunday March 3 for Clean Up Australia Day with their dedicated army of volunteers. With more than 15000 supporters, OzFish is mobilising its manpower to target 18 waterways rec fishers love fishing in.
Moves toward sustainable fishing practices have started in all forms, from changes to products and packaging to better catch and release handling, but a project is stepping out of the norm and turning illegal yabby traps into new fishing gear….
The allure of fishing lies not just in the catch but in the experience itself – the tranquility of the water, the thrill of the chase and the joy of being immersed in nature. Recreational fishers are deeply connected to…
The return of the Macquarie perch is gathering pace with volunteers relocating hundreds of trout in Central NSW to help the endangered native species avoid extinction. OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity, NSW Department of Primary Industries Fishing
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