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Fishing in New South Wales

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Top fishing waters in New South Wales

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Murray River

New South Wales, Australia

4.9
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Botany Bay

New South Wales, Australia

4.3
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Tuggerah Lake

New South Wales, Australia

4.3
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Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)

New South Wales, Australia

4.7
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Brisbane Water

New South Wales, Australia

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Lake Macquarie

New South Wales, Australia

4.7
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Top fish species caught in New South Wales

Perch
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Carp
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Trout
Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Trevally
Trevally
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Biggest catches in New South Wales

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State records of caught fish in New South Wales

SpeciesWeightMurray cod64 lbsCommon carp25.2 lbsDusky flathead21.3 lbsBluefish7.4 lbsEuropean perch3.7 lbs

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Dusky shark

Bega Valley Shire coastal waters

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Dusky flathead

Saltwater Creek

21 in · 2 lb

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Southern calamari

Kiama Harbour

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Surf bream

Newcastle Harbour

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Eastern kelpfish

Boulder Bay

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Crimsonband wrasse

Boulder Bay

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Eastern kelpfish

Boulder Bay

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Swansea Channel

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Eastern kelpfish

Boulder Bay

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Swansea Channel

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FAQ about New South Wales fishing

Some of the most popular species anglers target in New South Wales, Australia include Common carp, Bluefish, and Surf bream. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

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Some of the most popular fishing spots in New South Wales, Australia include Murray River, Botany Bay, and Tuggerah Lake. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

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Top fishing waters in Australia
Moreton BayPort Phillip BayMurray RiverBrisbane RiverThe BroadwaterBotany BayTuggerah LakePumicestone ChannelSydney Harbour (Port Jackson)Brisbane WaterGeelong Inner HarbourLake MacquarieHawkesbury RiverParramatta RiverGeorges RiverYarra RiverGoulburn RiverNerang RiverNarrabeen LagoonHervey BayPopular Waters
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