NSWCFA has written to a number of Australian and New Zealand Ministers expressing concerns. In particular that the move may contravene an Australian/New Zealand agreement for Closer Economic Relations.

http://www.freshwateranglers.com.au/?page_id=127

Latest edition available here. Much was previously published in NSWCFA May newsletter but these were not:

• Sydney Water fined for 2021 Parramatta River fish kill
• Research into alternative crab trap designs – looking for recreational fishers who are able to do a survey over the phone, or via email.
• Rec fishing in NSW needs independent managers – John Newbery’s article ‘Environment: Here we go again…’ in Fishing World makes interesting reading. Argues DPI prioritises commercial interests over recreational.
• Bass and estuary perch closure
• Fuel cards for fish stocking groups

May edition is available here. Key points:

• Labor confirms that it won’t raise the Warragamba Dam wall – will mean substantial threatened environmental impacts upstream will not occur
• NSWCFA Interclub Meet 2023 Report
• Tara Moriarty announced as new Minister responsible for Fisheries
• Snowy Hydro and contractor fined $30,000 after two incidents in Kosciuszko National Park – near Tantangara
• EPA now looking into Menindee fish kill as pollution incident
• Invasive parasite found in native fish

Our colleagues at the Monaro Acclimatisation Society have been successful in seeking a grant to repair road damage near Snowy Lakes. More here including photos.

Available here. Key points:

• Political parties’ policies before NSW state elections
• Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council members announced… Canberra local Mark Bulley appointed
• Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council announced… CAA Member Bill Blair appointed

New Zealand is considering placing significant restrictions on non-residents fishing. Consultation closes 27 Mar.

The issue is examined in detail in the April 2023 edition of the NSWCFA newsletter. Here.

A must-read for those who fish, or intend to fish, in NZ. Consider putting in a personal submission.

Update: Greg advised that all beds are allocated. He said he may keep a ‘wait list’.

Just in from organiser Greg W.

Have now been able to confirm that the weekend of the 14-16 APR 23 has been allocated to CAA for April’s outing.

Please note that numbers are limited to 8 (eight), which includes the organizer, Greg W.

Accommodation is in 2 huts accommodating 4 people in each.

No camping, no electricity, bring your own bedding, food. Toilet is available but no showers.

Cost for Accommodation is $55 PP, CASH ONLY PLEASE payable to the Organiser on the weekend.

“First in Best Dressed”

Just seen on NSWCFA Facebook page:

Our colleagues in MAS have just created their Facebook page. You might care to ‘like’ it to hear as news is uploaded.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090717978709&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Folks, we are going to receive a special presentation from Neil Nelson of Illawarra Fly Fishers. This will be on Zoom and being Zoomed in to Raiders also. 7:30.

Neil described his talk thus: