The Lachlan River, flowing through Forbes, NSW, has faced the pressures of invasive species, pollution, and environmental decline. In response, a passionate group of locals came together in spring 2024 for a carp muster, river cleanup, and tree-planting initiative designed…
For many anglers, myself included, getting out fishing is never simply about catching the fish. Landing your target species is certainly a bonus, but for the vast majority, the true healing power is in the reconnection to nature.
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.
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
Recreational fishers throughout NSW will have the chance to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure, at upcoming events across the state to support sustainable fishing practices. An initiative by TierraMar, through its…
Helping each other. It’s the bedrock of Australian culture. A duty that embodies the respect we give to one another, to our country and to the creatures that make it such a special place to live. It’s a value OzFish holds at its core. At heart, we are a group of passionate volunteers committed to taking small consistent actions that
The new year has got off to a strong start for our team and volunteers in the Murray Darling Basin, and 2023 promises to be an exciting one for habitat restoration in the region. Habitat mapping We’re currently conducting habitat…
Being a young fisho just got a whole new meaning, with a program of OzFish activities designed for kids to do their part for Australian fishing’s future. It’s said that the behaviours we learn as children often
The blackwater events resulting from the recent floods are unfortunately continuing to have a terrible impact on native fish living along the Murray River.
OzFish have been given the authority to rescue and relocate fish by the relevant government
More than 600 native trees and shrubs have been planted and large invasive weeds removed along a 500m stretch of waterway on the Lachlan River to improve fish habitat and fishing through the support of fishing conservation charity OzFish. The project at
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