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…
OzFish Unlimited volunteers recently teamed up with Richmond Landcare in search of the elusive prehistoric lungfish after there were reported sightings in northern NSW. Why is that significant? Well, the lungfish has not been in the area for millions of…
Organisations like OzFish Unlimited can only survive and thrive because volunteers put their hand up and it’s time to recognise those going above and beyond the call of duty. The National OzFisher of the Year Award winners have been announced…
With 4500 new native trees planted, the installation of 25 reef balls, along with the creation of a connected floodplain wetland, Emigrant Creek in northern NSW has undergone a habitat transformation.
OzFish Unlimited, in partnership with local landholders and North Coast Local Land Services, has achieved remarkable success in restoring a 2.65km stretch of Emigrant Creek, creating a thriving habitat for native fish
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…
A joint project between Rous County Council, Dept of Planning and Environment & Southern Cross University saw the installation of water quality monitors along the mid to lower Richmond River. A report analysing the results has just been released, reviewing…
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
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
OzFish Richmond River Chapter has recently collected 760kg of rubbish along three key saltmarsh sites located in Ballina on the Northern Rivers in NSW.
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