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Schedule 1Other restrictions on areas of operation
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Schedule 1 Other restrictions on areas of operation
(Clause 16A)
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Area affected | Species of fish that must not be taken | Methods of fishing prohibited | Period |
| All waters—Garfish net (hauling) |
| The whole of the fishery. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a garfish net (hauling). | The period between midnight on a Friday and midnight on the immediately following Sunday, and any public holiday. |
| Tweed River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Tweed River and its tributaries, from its source to a line drawn from the southern point of Rocky Point generally easterly to Fingal Road at the entrance of Wommin Lagoon, and including Terranora Creek, Terranora Broadwater and Cobaki Broadwater and their tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a landing net. | The period from 6am Saturday to 6am the following Monday in each week. |
| Tweed River (Lower Reaches)—Summer Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Tweed River and its tributaries, from a line drawn from the southern point of Rocky Point generally easterly to Fingal Road at the entrance of Wommin Lagoon, upstream to the bridge at Barneys Point, and including Terranora Creek, Terranora Broadwater and Cobaki Broadwater and their tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from October in any year to May in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Tweed River (Lower Reaches)—Winter Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Tweed River, together with its bays, inlets and tributaries, downstream of Barneys Point Bridge and including Terranora Creek and Terranora and Cobaki Broadwaters and their tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than—(a) when the net is set for a period of less than 3 hours, or(b) when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from June to August (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Tweed River (Cobaki Broadwater)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Cobaki Broadwater, upstream of the mouth of Cobaki Creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Tweed River (Terranora Broadwater)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Terranora Broadwater, upstream of the mouth of Bilambil and Duroby Creeks. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Tweed River—Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Tweed River and its tributaries, from the road bridge at Murwillumbah, upstream to a line drawn across the river 400 metres below the face of the weir wall at Bray Park. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net. | The period from sunrise to sunset. |
| Tweed River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Tweed River and its tributaries, upstream of the road bridge at Murwillumbah. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Tweed River—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of the Tweed River and its tributaries, from the weir at Bray Park downstream to a line drawn across the river 400 metres from the face of the weir wall. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of net or trap (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Rous River—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Rous River, upstream of the Kynnumboon road bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Cudgera Creek, Cudgen Creek and Cudgen Lake |
| The whole of the waters of Cudgera Creek, Cudgen Creek and Cudgen Lake and their tributaries, upstream to their source from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | All year. |
| Mooball Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Mooball Creek and its tributaries, upstream to its source from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | All year. |
| Richmond River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Richmond River upstream to its source from a line drawn east across the River from the south-eastern corner of Portion 21 at the eastern end of Emigrant Creek and all other tributaries, creeks, bays, inlets and canal estates within those boundaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) (Repealed)(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) push or scissor net (prawns),(d) dip or scoop net (prawns),(e) landing net. | The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week. |
| Richmond River—Nets |
| The whole of the tidal waters of the Richmond River and tributaries (excluding Wilsons River) upstream from the Woodburn road bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a garfish net (bullringing),(c) a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from December in any year to March in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Richmond River—Prawn Nets |
| The whole of the tidal waters of the Richmond River and tributaries (excluding Wilsons River) upstream from the Woodburn road bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn net (hauling). | The period from March to July in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Richmond River—Swan Bay |
| The whole of the tidal waters of the Richmond River known as Swan Bay (situated approximately 8 km upstream from Woodburn). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Richmond River—Bungawalbyn Creek |
| The whole of the tidal waters of Bungawalbyn Creek upstream from the Woodburn to Coraki road bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Richmond River (Upper Reaches)—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of the Richmond River and its tributaries upstream from Tatham Bridge to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or trap, other than the following—(a) (Repealed)(b) a landing net,(c) an eel trap. | All year. |
| Richmond River and Wilsons River (Upper Reaches)—Traps |
| The whole of the tidal waters of the Richmond River and tributaries (including all the waters of the Wilsons River), upstream from the Road Bridge at Woodburn. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a trap, other than an eel trap. | All year. |
| Wilsons River—Nets |
| The whole of the tidal waters of the Wilsons River and tributaries, from its confluence with the Richmond River at Coraki, upstream to the high voltage power lines across the Wilsons River adjacent to Three Chain Road, South Lismore. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation),(c) a garfish net (bullringing). | The period from December in any year to March in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Wilsons River—Prawn Nets |
| The whole of the tidal waters of the Wilsons River and its tributaries, from its confluence with the Richmond river at Coraki, upstream to the high voltage power lines across the Wilsons River adjacent to Three Chain Road, South Lismore. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn net (hauling). | The period from March to July in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Wilsons River (Upper Reaches)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Wilsons River and its tributaries, upstream from the high voltage power lines across the river adjacent to Three Chain Road, South Lismore, including Leycesters Creek, Terania Creek and Lagoon Creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) (Repealed)(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Evans River—Entrance |
| The waters of the Evans River from a line drawn between the most northerly points of the eastern and western breakwaters at the entrance of the Evans River, upstream to its source and junction with Rocky Mouth Creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap, other than the following—(a) a hand-hauled prawn net,(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(d) a landing net.(e) (Repealed) | All year. |
| Jerusalem Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Jerusalem Creek and its tributaries, upstream to its source from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | All year. |
| Clarence River |
| That part of the Clarence River downstream of a line drawn directly across the main channel of the Clarence River from the western most part of the Brown’s or Goodwood Island Wharf. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn net (set pocket). | All year. |
| Clarence River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, together with all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a garfish net (bullringing),(b) a meshing net. | The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week. |
| Clarence River—Prawn Net (Hauling) |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River together with all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upward to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn net (hauling). | All year. |
| Clarence River (Lower Reaches)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River and its tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean (excluding the Recreational Fishing Havens and Lake Wooloweyah), upstream to a line drawn across the main arm of the Clarence River from the southern-most extremity of Paddy’s Point south-easterly to the north-western corner of portion 166 at Taloumbi and upstream to a line drawn across the North Arm of the Clarence River from the western bank of the entrance to the Esk River southerly to the north-western corner of portion 151 at Harwood, including the Esk River, Romiaka Channel, Freeburn Island Channel, Yamba Channel, Shallow Channel, Micallo Channel and Oyster Channel, to a line drawn from 153°19.772′E, 29°27.767′S (the southern-most point of the eastern bank of Oyster Channel) north north-west to 153°19.697′E, 29°27.530′S (the immediately opposite bank on Micallo Island just north of the channels to Lake Wooloweyah). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | All year. |
| Clarence River (Lower Reaches)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of the main channel of the Clarence River from a line drawn between the NSW Maritime Navigation Aid No 097 (located on the downside of the most easterly opening in Middle Wall) then north-westerly across the river to the western extremity of Moriarty’s Wall, upstream to a line drawn from the western bank of Palmer’s Channel to the wharf at the Harwood slipway on the northern side of the main channel of the Clarence River. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Clarence River (North Arm)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of the North Arm of the Clarence River from its junction with the main channel of the Clarence River at Iluka, upstream to the Mororo Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Clarence River (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of Yamba Bay, Freeburn Island Channel, Yamba Channel and Oyster Channel (excluding the Recreational Fishing Haven) upstream to a line drawn from 153°19.772′E, 29°27.767′S (the southern most point of the eastern bank of Oyster Channel) north north-west to 153°19.697′E, 29°27.530′S (the immediately opposite bank on Micallo Island just north of the channels to Lake Wooloweyah). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Clarence River (other waters)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, other than the following—(a) the waters adjacent to Wave Trap Beach located at the western end of the northern breakwall at the entrance to the Clarence River,(b) the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River Lower Reaches)—Hauling Net (General Purpose),(c) the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River (North Arm)—Hauling Net (General Purpose),(d) the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel)—Hauling Net (General Purpose).Note—The use of a hauling net (general purpose) is permitted in the waters described in paragraphs (a)–(d) on weekends during the ‘mullet travelling season’. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week. |
| Clarence River (Crystal Bay)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Crystal Bay, upstream of a line drawn from the centre of the turning circle of Westringa Place to the northern-most point of Witonga Drive. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Clarence River (all waters other than the Middle Wall trap ground)—Fish Trap |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, other than the waters bounded by a line drawn from the downstream side of the most easterly opening in Middle Wall across to the western extremity of Moriarty’s Wall, then upstream to a wooden peg marked “FT1” located at the upstream end of the training wall that runs adjacent to Spencer Street boat ramp at Iluka, then westerly to the Roads and Maritime Services Lead beacon number 037 located adjacent to the south eastern extremity of Goodwood Island, then upstream to the Roads and Maritime Services Lead beacon number 041, then in a line south westerly to the north western extremity of Freeburn Island, then downstream along the north eastern side of Freeburn Island and north eastern side of Middle Training Wall to the point of commencement. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a fish trap. | All year. |
| Clarence River (Middle Wall trap ground)—Fish Trap |
| The waters of the Clarence River bounded by a line drawn from the downstream side of the most easterly opening in Middle Wall across to the western extremity of Moriarty’s Wall, then upstream to a wooden peg marked “FT1” located at the upstream end of the training wall that runs adjacent to Spencer Street boat ramp at Iluka, then westerly to the Roads and Maritime Services Lead beacon number 037 located adjacent to the south eastern extremity of Goodwood Island, then upstream to the Roads and Maritime Services Lead beacon number 041, then in a line south westerly to the north western extremity of Freeburn Island, then downstream along the north eastern side of Freeburn Island and north eastern side of Middle Training Wall to the point of commencement. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a fish trap. | The period from September in any year to April in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Clarence River (Palmer’s Channel)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Palmer’s Channel, from its confluence with the Clarence River upstream to its confluence with Lake Wooloweyah. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | All year. |
| Clarence River (Lake Wooloweyah)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Wooloweyah. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | The period from September in any year to May in the following year (both months inclusive). |
| Clarence River—Crab Trap |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River together with all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries, upstream of a line drawn across the River from the boat ramp adjacent to the Maclean Court House (the Old Ashby Ferry crossing). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a crab trap. | All year. |
| Clarence River (Broadwater)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of that part of the Broadwater north of a line from the post marked “FD1” on the foreshore of Emerald’s Point, generally westerly to the post marked “FD2” located on Neddy’s Point. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | All year. |
| Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Sportsman’s Creek from its junction with the Clarence River upstream to the weir above Lawrence. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Sportsman’s Creek, together with its creeks, tributaries and inlets from the weir above Lawrence upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Clarence River (Shark Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Shark Creek, upstream from its junction with the South Arm of the Clarence River. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Clarence River (Coldstream River)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Coldstream River, upstream of the Tucabia road bridge to its junction with Deep Creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Clarence River—Eel Trap |
| The whole of the waters of the Orara River upstream of the Gwydir Highway road bridge, and the main arm of the Clarence River from the powerlines that extend from Carrs Island across the top of Susan Island to the western bank of the River, downstream to a line drawn across the river at the eastern most end (the bottom end) of Elizabeth Island. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of an eel trap. | All year. |
| Clarence River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, including the Orara River and all tributaries upstream from the Koolkhan Power Station. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing—(a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Clarence River (Orara River)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Orara River and the creeks and tributaries feeding into the Orara River, upstream from a line drawn across the Orara River at is junction with Jacky’s Creek (located approximately 11km upstream of the junction of the Orara and Clarence Rivers). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Boambee Creek (and Newport Creek) |
| The whole of the waters of Boambee Creek, together with all its creeks, tributaries and inlets from the confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Bonville Creek (and Pine Creek) |
| The whole of the waters of Bonville Creek together with all its creeks, tributaries and inlets from the confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Dalhousie Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Dalhousie Creek and its tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Oyster Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Oyster Creek and its tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Nambucca River and Warrell Creek—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Nambucca River and Warrell Creek together with their creeks and tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (hauling),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(d) a landing net. | The period from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week, or to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday.On any weekday (other than a Monday) that is a public holiday: the period from 6am to 6pm. |
| Nambucca River Entrance—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of the Nambucca River from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean (including the waters of Inner Harbour and Siberia Lagoon) upstream to the causeway to Stuart’s Island and a line extending from the southern end of the causeway on Stuart’s Island generally east along the mean high water mark to 30°39.270′S 152°59.770′E (on the south-eastern side of Stuart’s Island), then across the Nambucca River to 30°39.410′S 153°00.170′E (on the most northerly point of the western bank of Warrell Creek), then across Warrell Creek to 30°39.410′S 153°00.360′E (on the eastern bank of Warrell Creek). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) (Repealed)(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Nambucca River—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Nambucca Arm upstream of a line drawn across the river from the western side of the boat ramp at Apex Park Reserve, Wilsons Road. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Nambucca River (Taylors Arm)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Nambucca Arm upstream of a line drawn north-east across the river from 30°43.890′S 152°51.140′E. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Warrell Creek—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Warrell Creek together with all its creeks and tributaries from the Scotts Head boat ramp adjacent to Warrell Creek Reserve upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Warrell Creek—Traps |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Warrell Creek together with all its creeks and tributaries from the Scotts Head boat ramp adjacent to Warrell Creek reserve upstream to the Warrell Creek Rail Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a trap (other than an eel trap). | All year. |
| Macleay River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Macleay River and its tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) (Repealed)(d) a push or scissors net (prawns),(e) a landing net. | The period from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week, or to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday. |
| Macleay River—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Macleay River and its creeks, tributaries, billabongs and lagoons, from the Kempsey Railway Bridge upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Macleay River (Lower Reaches)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Macleay River and its tributaries, creeks, bays and inlets, lying on the northern side of a line drawn from the northern bank of Spencer’s Creek to Kemp’s Corner and from a line drawn east/west crossing the southern end of Whiskey Island. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | All year. |
| Macleay River (Jerseyville to Smithtown)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Macleay River and its tributaries downstream of Smithtown Bridge to the Jerseyville Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, other than—(a) when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, or(b) when the net is set for a period of less than 2 hours. | The period from May to August (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Macleay River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Macleay River and its tributaries from the Smithtown Bridge upstream to the Kempsey Railroad Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from May to August (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Clybucca, Christmas and Kinchela Creeks—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Clybucca, Christmas and Kinchela Creeks and their tributaries upstream of the flood mitigation gates located on each of the aforementioned creeks. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Saltwater Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Saltwater Creek and its tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a garfish net (bullringing). | All year. |
| Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park |
| The whole of the waters of the Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park and its creeks and tributaries extending upstream of its confluence with the Macleay River at the existing flood mitigation gates and associated levy banks located in Anderson’s Inlet. | Any species of fish. | Any method. | All year. |
| South West Rocks Creek—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of South West Rocks Creek from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Belmore River |
| The waters of that part of Belmore River and its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from the Belmore River flood gate downstream to the road bridge at Gladstone (being waters that are part of the estuarine system of the Macleay River). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap, other than the following—(a) a landing net,(b) an eel trap. | All year. |
| Belmore River—Upper Reaches |
| The waters of that part of Belmore River and its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from its source downstream to the Belmore River flood gate (being waters that are part of the estuarine system of the Macleay River). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Korogoro Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Korogoro Creek from its source, including its creeks and tributaries to its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Killick Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Killick Creek, its creeks and tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a push or scissors net (prawns),(d) a landing net. | All year. |
| Lake Innes—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Innes upstream of its confluence with Cathie Creek, including any creeks and tributaries leading into Lake Innes. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (set pocket),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a push or scissor net (prawns),(d) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(e) (Repealed)(f) a landing net. | From October in any year to March in the following year (both months inclusive): the period from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week, and the period from 6am to 6pm on any weekday that is a public holiday.On any public holiday that is a weekday of the Easter long weekend: the period from 6am to 6pm. |
| Lake Cathie and Cathie Creek—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Cathie and Cathie Creek from their confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to the confluence of Lake Innes and Cathie Creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (set pocket),(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a push or scissor net (prawns),(f) a landing net. | All year. |
| Camden Haven River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the North Haven Bridge and the whole of the waters of Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Taylors Lake and Camden Haven River together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (set pocket),(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a push or scissor net (prawns),(f) a landing net. | The period from September to November in each year (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week.The period from December to March the following year (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 7pm Sunday in each week.The period from April to August in each year (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week.On any public holiday: from official sunrise to official sunset. |
| Camden Haven River—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the North Haven Bridge and the whole of the waters of Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Taylors Lake and Camden Haven River together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net by the method of setting. | The period from September in any year to May in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Camden Haven River—Prawn Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the North Haven Bridge and the whole of the waters of Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Taylors Lake and Camden Haven River together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a prawn net (hauling),(b) a prawn net (set pocket),(c) a seine net (prawns),(d) a push or scissor net (prawns). | The period from June to August in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Camden Haven River—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the North Haven Bridge and the whole of the waters of Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Taylors Lake and Camden Haven River together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Manning River—Prawn Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Manning River and its tributaries, from its source to its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn net (hauling): Manning River. | The period from June to August in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Manning River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Manning River and its tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a garfish net (bullringing),(b) a hauling net (general purpose),(c) a prawn net (hauling): Manning River,(d) a meshing net. | During the period from September to November (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week.During the period from December to March in the following year (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 7pm Sunday in each week.During the period from April to August (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week.On any public holiday: from official sunrise to official sunset. |
| Manning River—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Manning River and its tributaries, upstream from a line drawn from Peters Wharf on the northern bank of the river, generally southerly to the southern bank and intersecting the westernmost point of Dumaresq Island. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | All year. |
| Manning River—Upper Reaches |
| The whole of the waters of the Manning River and tributaries, upwards to its source from a line drawn across the river at the junction of Cedar Party Creek, including that creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Khappinghat Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Khappinghat Creek, together with all its tributaries, downstream from its source to its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Wallis Lake |
| That part of Wallis Lake known as Minimbah Creek upstream from its confluence with Wallis Lake. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a seine net (prawns). | All year. |
| That part of Wallis Lake known as Duck Gully Creek upstream from its confluence with Wallis Lake. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a seine net (prawns). | All year. |
| Wallis Lake—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters within the following boundaries: Commencing at the entrance to Wallis Lake at the eastern extremity of the northern breakwater and bounded then by that breakwater and a part of the foreshores of the village of Tuncurry generally southerly to the prolongation of the western side of Wharf Street: then by a line bearing approximately 239 degrees to the north-eastern corner of Oyster Lease 71.295; then by a line bearing approximately 168 degrees to the north-western corner of Oyster Lease 70.434 and by a line bearing approximately 155 degrees across the water to the south-western corner of Oyster Lease 57.295 on Godwin Island; then by the northern foreshore of that island north-easterly to its most northern point; then by a line bearing 60 degrees to the foreshore of the village of Forster at the prolongation of the southern boundary of Section 27; then by that foreshore generally northerly to the southern breakwater, by that breakwater north-easterly to its eastern extremity and by a line across the entrance to the point of commencement. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or trap, other the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Wallis Lake—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Wallis Lake and its creeks and tributaries, inlets and bays, including Wallamba, Wang Wauk, Wallingat and Coolongolook Rivers, upstream of its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissor net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a prawn net (set pocket),(e) a landing net.(f) (Repealed) | The period from November in any year to February in the next year (both months inclusive): 4pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week.The period from March to May in each year (both months inclusive): 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week.The period from September to October in each year (both months inclusive): 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week. |
| Wallis Lake—Winter Prawning |
| The whole of the waters of Wallis Lake and its creeks and tributaries, inlets and bays, including Wallamba, Wang Wauk, Wallingat and Coolongolook Rivers, upstream of its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of prawns. | Any method. | The period from June to August in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Wallis Lake (Forster Keys Canal Estate)—Nets |
| The whole of the canal waters of Forster Keys Canal Estate, adjacent to (but not including) Pipers Creek, contained within the following—(a) a line drawn from the southwest corner of Lot No 7026 Kenrose Street to the northwest corner of Lot No 7142 Wyuna Place,(b) a line drawn from the southwest corner of Lot No 1 Wyuna Place to the northwest corner of Lot No 87 Elouera Crescent,(c) a line from the southeast corner of Lot No 160 Elizabeth Parade to the southwest corner of Lot No 116 Sirius Key. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) (Repealed)(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Wallamba River—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Wallamba River and its tributaries, upstream to its source from the Pacific Highway bridge at Nabiac. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Smith’s Lake—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Smith’s Lake together with its inlets, bays and tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (set pocket),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a push or scissors net (prawns),(d) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(e) a landing net. | During the period from November in any year to February in the next year (both months inclusive)—from 4pm Friday to 6pm Sunday (but applying from 4am Friday if Friday is a public holiday and extended to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday) and from 4am to 6pm on any other public holiday.During the period from March to May in each year (both months inclusive) and September to October in each year (both months inclusive)—from 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday (but applying from 4am Friday if Friday is a public holiday and extended to 4pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday) and from 4am to 4pm on any other public holiday. |
| Smith’s Lake—Prawns |
| The whole of the waters of Smiths Lake together with its inlets, bays and tributaries. | Prawns. | Any method. | The period from June to August in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Myall Lake, Myall River, Boolambayte Lake and Boolambayte Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Myall Lakes, including Boolambayte Lake and the Bombah Broadwater, their creeks and tributaries north of the confluence of the Myall River with the Bombah Broadwater. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a push or scissors net (prawns),(d) a landing net,(e) a meshing net,(f) a hauling net (general purpose),(g) a garfish net (bullringing). | All year. |
| Port Stephens—Salamander Bay |
| The whole of the waters of Salamander Bay, Port Stephens, south of a line from Corlette Point to Wanda Wanda or Round Head. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a garfish net (bullringing),(c) a prawn net (hauling),(d) a trumpeter whiting net (hauling). | All year. |
| Port Stephens—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of Port Stephens between a line drawn from the southern extremity of Yacaaba Head to the northern extremity of Tomaree Head and a line drawn from Barnes Rocks to Nelson Head. | Sea mullet (Mugil cephalus). | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from November in any year to January in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Port Stephens—Shoal Bay |
| The whole of the waters of Shoal Bay commencing from the boat launching ramp opposite the north-eastern corner of land portion 141 in a westerly direction along the foreshore of that bay to a point opposite the main gate of the caravan park, then proceeding 900 metres due north, then due east to a point due north of the boat ramp, then south to the point of commencement. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a trumpeter whiting net (hauling),(c) a garfish net (bullringing),(d) a garfish net (hauling),(e) a prawn net (hauling),(f) a meshing net. | All year. |
| Port Stephens—Set Mesh Nets |
| That part of the waters of Port Stephens described as follows—(a) the waters of Shoal Bay south of a line drawn from the Nelson Head navigation light to the Tomaree Head navigation light,(b) the waters north of the line drawn from the Corrie Island navigation light to the southern extremity of Yacaaba Head and closed by a line from the Corrie Island navigation light to the western extremity of Winda Woppa, excluding that part of the waters that is within the area described as Jimmys Beach sanctuary zone by the Marine Parks (Zoning Plans) Regulation 1999,(c) the waters west of a line drawn from the eastern extremity of Kangaroo Point to the eastern extremity of Wanda Wanda Head. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, except if the net is used by the method of splashing for no longer than 2 hours in a single operation of the net. | The period from April to August in each year (both months inclusive). |
| Hunter River (South Channel)—Shellfish |
| The whole of the waters of the ‘South Channel’, Hunter River, downstream from the northernmost extremity of Hexham Island to a line across the river from the southernmost extremity of Walsh Point to the eastern side of Selwyn Street. | Any species of shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA . BIVALVIA). | Any method. | All year. |
| Hunter River—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of the Hunter River and its tributaries, from the Fitzgerald Bridge at Raymond Terrace, upstream to the junction of the Hunter and Paterson Rivers. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or trap, other than the following—(a) a meshing net not exceeding 200 metres in length used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation),(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Hunter River—Prawn Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Hunter River, together with all its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from a line drawn south-westerly from the boat ramp adjacent to Punt Road, Stockton, to the eastern extremity of the State Dockyard (Dyke Point), upstream to its junction with the Williams River. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a prawn net (hauling),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a push or scissor net (prawns). | During the period extending from the date the trawl season for the Hunter River area finishes to the date the trawl season for the Hunter River area commences, as set out in clause 16 of the Appendix to the Fisheries Management (Estuary Prawn Trawl Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006. |
| Hunter River (Upper Reaches) and Paterson River |
| The whole of the waters of the Hunter and Paterson Rivers and their tributaries, upstream from a line drawn across the Hunter River at the junction of those rivers. | Any species of fish. | Any method, other than the following—(a) a hand held line,(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Hunter River (Lower Reaches)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Hunter River from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean, upstream to a line drawn south-westerly from the boat ramp adjacent to Punt Road, Stockton, to the eastern extremity of the State Dockyard (Dyke Point), including Throsby and Carrington Basins. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net,(c) a hauling net (general purpose) when used at Little Park Beach and Horse Shoe Beach only. | All year. |
| Williams River (Lower Reaches)—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of the lower Williams River upstream to the James Scott Bridge at Seaham. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or trap, other than the following—(a) a meshing net not exceeding 200 metres in length used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation),(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Williams River (Upper Reaches)—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of the Williams River and its tributaries, from the James Scott Bridge at Seaham, upstream to the weir (extent of tidal influence). | Any species of fish. | Any method, other than the following—(a) a hand held line,(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Throsby Creek—Shellfish |
| The whole of the waters of Throsby Creek and its tributaries, upstream from the Cowper Street road bridge. | Any species of the following—(a) shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA / BIVALVIA),(b) crustaceans (Phylum: CRUSTACEA). | Any method. | All year. |
| Throsby Creek—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of Throsby Creek and its tributaries, upstream from the Cowper Street road bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method, other than the following—(a) a hand held line,(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Tuggerah Lakes |
| The whole of the waters of that part of the entrance to Tuggerah Lake from the confluence of Tuggerah Lake and the South Pacific Ocean bounded by a line commencing on the high water mark at a point 201 metres south-westerly from the north-western corner of portion 39 in the parish of Wallarah, then north-westerly to 33°19.410′S, 151°30.293′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 096), then north- westerly to 33°19.344′S, 151°30.112′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 095), then northerly to 33°19.143′S, 151°29.959′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 094), then northerly to 33°18.934′S, 151°29.875′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 093), then south-westerly to 33°19.225′S, 151°29.589′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 092), then south-westerly to 33°19.636′S, 151°29.134′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 091), then south-westerly to 33°20.055′S, 151°28.708′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 090), then easterly to 33°20.138′S, 151°29.122′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 089), then south-easterly to 33°20.220′S, 151°29.235′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 088), then south-easterly to 33°20.364′S, 151°29.300′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 087), then south-easterly to a point on the high water mark of the eastern shore of that lake 805 metres southerly from the northern extremity of Picnic Point. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (set pocket),(b) a landing net,(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns). | All year. |
| Lake Munmorah—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Budgewoi Creek, together with all its tributaries, extending upstream from the Traffic Road Bridge to the Pedestrian Bridge at the entrance to Lake Munmorah. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah—Hauling Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah, together with all their creeks and tributaries, north of the Wallarah Point Bridge between Gorokan and Toukley. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Tuggerah Lakes (Canton Beach)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Tuggerah Lake north-east of a line drawn from the south-western corner of Lot 63 Main Road, Toukley to the north-western corner of portion 155, Parish of Wallarah (the north-western corner of Camp Toukley). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | The period from December in any year to February in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Tuggerah Lakes—Meshing Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Tuggerah Lake generally east and south of a line drawn north-north-easterly from the prolongation of Aubrey Street, Killarney Vale to 33°20.055′S, 151°28.708′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 090), then easterly to 33°20.138′S, 151°29.122′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 089), then south-easterly to 33°20.220′S, 151°29.235′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 088), then south-easterly to 33°20.364′S, 151°29.300′E (NSW Maritime Navigation Aid Number 087), then south-easterly to the entrance of the drain on the eastern shore of Tuggerah Lakes (near Fairview Avenue) at 33°20.489′S 151°29.415′E. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a flathead net,(b) a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | All year. |
| Tuggerah Lakes (Long Jetty to Parry’s Jetty)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Tuggerah Lake lying between Long Jetty and Watkins Jetty and between Watkins Jetty and Parry’s Jetty and bounded on the lake side by a line joining the outer extremities of those jetties. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn running net,(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a push or scissors net (prawns),(d) (Repealed)(e) a hand-hauled prawn net,(f) a landing net. | The period from November in any year to April in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Tuggerah Lakes—Seine Net (Prawns) |
| The whole of the waters of Tuggerah Lakes (including Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Munmorah Lakes), together with their creeks and tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a seine net (prawns),(b) a try net (prawns). | The period from sunset to sunrise. |
| Wyong Creek—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Wyong Creek and its tributaries upstream of its confluence with Tuggerah Lake. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August (both dates inclusive) in each year. |
| Ourimbah River—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Ourimbah River and its tributaries upstream of its confluence with Tuggerah Lake. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August (both dates inclusive) in each year. |
| Brisbane Water (Saratoga Area)—Shellfish |
| The whole of the waters of Brisbane Water from mean high water mark at the Public Wharf, View Parade, Saratoga, then along the Saratoga foreshore to Veteran Hall Wharf, Saratoga, and extending 200 metres offshore. | Any species of shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA / BIVALVIA). | Any method. | All year. |
| Brisbane Water (Ettalong)—Digging |
| The whole of the waters and intertidal zone of Brisbane Water from the mean high water mark to the middle of the estuary, and extending from the boat ramp at the southern end of Ettalong Beach (at the end of Kourung Street) to the Maitland Bay Drive road bridge at The Rip. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a spade or fork. | All year. |
| Brisbane Water (Cockle Creek)—Digging |
| The whole of the waters and intertidal zone of Brisbane Water, upstream to its source, from a line drawn from a post located at the high water mark at 33°29.418′S 151°29.354′E near the western end of Oyster Lease 76-199, adjacent to Myler Avenue (suburb of Empire Bay), generally north-westerly to the nearest point on the opposite shore at Davistown (includes waters of Cockle Creek, Cockle Channel, Empire Bay, Cockle Broadwater, Cockle Bay and Kincumber Creek). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a spade or fork. | All year. |
| Pittwater—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Pittwater, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, south of a line drawn from the western extremity of Barrenjoey Head, to the eastern extremity of West Head. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissor net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | The period from 8am Saturday to 8pm Sunday, and the period from 8am to 8pm on any day that is a public holiday. |
| Pittwater—Hauling Net (General Purpose) |
| The whole of the waters of Pittwater (south of a line drawn from the western extremity of Barrenjoey Head, to the eastern extremity of West Head), its creeks, tributaries and inlets, excluding—(a) the waters adjacent to the eastern shore of Pittwater which are north of Beach Road (suburb of Palm Beach), and(b) the area of the western foreshore of Pittwater, between West Head and a post marked “FD” on a rock face adjacent to the first bay on the northern side of Towlers Bay. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose) when aided by a power winch. | All year. |
| Pittwater—Meshing Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Pittwater, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, enclosed by a line drawn from the western extremity of Barrenjoey Head, to the eastern extremity of West Head, upstream (south) to a line drawn from the western-most extremity of Taylor’s Point to the southern-most extremity of Longnose Point. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net. | The period from January to June (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Pittwater (Coasters Retreat and The Basin)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Pittwater known as Coasters Retreat and The Basin, enclosed by a line drawn on a bearing of 292 degrees, from a wharf (known as Bennetts Wharf) located approximately 400 metres south-west of Soldiers Point, to a small prolongation of the foreshore at the southern end of Top Beach. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a landing net. | All year. |
| Hawkesbury River—Brisbane Water/Broken Bay |
| The whole of the waters of Brisbane Water or any of its tributaries and Broken Bay north of a line drawn from Little Box Head to Green Point. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Hawkesbury River (Patonga Creek)—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Patonga Creek, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, upstream of its confluence with the Hawkesbury River, being a line drawn north-easterly from the easternmost foreshore corner of Oyster Farm no. 59-30 (section 2), on the western foreshore, to the southernmost extremity of the reserve on the opposite foreshore. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | The period from 12pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week. |
| Hawkesbury River (Patonga Creek)—Meshing Net and Hauling Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Patonga Creek, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, upstream of its confluence with the Hawkesbury River, being a line drawn north-easterly from the easternmost foreshore corner of Oyster Farm no. 59-30 (section 2), on the western foreshore, to the southernmost extremity of the reserve on the opposite foreshore. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a meshing net,(b) a hauling net (general purpose),(c) a prawn net (hauling),(d) a hand-hauled prawn net,(e) a pilchard, anchovy and bait net (hauling),(f) a garfish net (bullringing). | All year. |
| Hawkesbury River (Mooney Mooney Creek)—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Mooney Mooney Creek, its creeks, tributaries and inlets upstream to its source from the Pacific Highway bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | The period from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week, or 6pm Friday to 6pm the following Monday if Monday is a public holiday. |
| Hawkesbury River (Mooney Mooney Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Mooney Mooney Creek upstream from a line drawn across Mooney Mooney Creek due west from the most north-west point of land on the southern entry to Piles Creek, to the opposite shore (including Piles Creek). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Hawkesbury River (Cowan Creek and Jerusalem Bay)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Cowan Creek, its creeks, tributaries and inlets (including Jerusalem Bay), upstream to its source from a line drawn generally north from Cowan Point, to the eastern extremity of the headland on the opposite side of the creek. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Hawkesbury River (Berowra Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Berowra Creek upstream from the Berowra Waters vehicular ferry. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Hawkesbury River (Berowra Creek)—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Berowra Creek (also known as Berowra Waters), its creeks, tributaries and inlets, upstream (south) of a line drawn from the most north-eastern extremity of the southern entry of Marra Marra Creek, to the most south-western extremity of Morgans Point. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a landing net.(e) (Repealed) | The period from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday in each week, or 6pm Friday to 6pm the following Monday if Monday is a public holiday. |
| Hawkesbury River (Mangrove Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Mangrove Creek upstream from a line drawn across Mangrove Creek due west from the most north-western corner of portion 84 on the southern entry of Popran Creek, to the opposite shore. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Prawn Net (Hauling) |
| The whole of the waters of the Hawkesbury River, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, upstream to its source from the vehicular ferry crossing at Wisemans Ferry. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn net (hauling). | All year. |
| Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Hawkesbury River and its tributaries upstream of a line drawn across the river from the most northerly point of portion 29 at the head of Sentry Box Reach, to the opposite shore adjacent to the starboard hand navigation marker. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Hawkesbury River, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, upstream to its source from the road bridge at Windsor. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net). | All year. |
| Port Hacking—Nets and Traps |
| The whole of the waters of Port Hacking or its tributaries to the westward of a line drawn southerly from the southernmost extremity of Hungry Point to the northernmost extremity of Cabbage Tree or Pulpit Point. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Port Hacking—Gunnamatta Bay |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Port Hacking being Gunnamatta Bay, together with all the creeks, tributaries and inlets of that part north of a line extending north easterly from the southernmost extremity of Burrameer (Burraneer) Point to the southernmost extremity of Hungry Point. | All species of the following—(a) worms (Class: POLYCHAETA),(b) nippers (Family: CALLIANASSIDAE),(c) shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA/BIVALVIA). | Any method. | All year. |
| Port Hacking—Simpson’s Bay Beach to Costens Point |
| The whole of the foreshore of Port Hacking from the east end of Simpson’s Bay Beach generally west to the most northern end of Costens Point (including the foreshore extending from the mean high water mark, to 100 metres horizontally seaward from the mean low water mark). | All species of shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA/BIVALVIA). | Any method. | All year. |
| Spring Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Spring Creek and its tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a garfish net (bullringing),(c) a meshing net. | All year. |
| Towradgi Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Towradgi Creek and its tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a garfish net (bullringing),(c) a meshing net. | All year. |
| Lake Illawarra |
| The whole of the waters of that part of the entrance to Lake Illawarra from the confluence of Lake Illawarra and the South Pacific Ocean upstream to a line drawn from the north-western corner of portion 44 in the parish of Wollongong; then by lines bearing 291 degrees 30 minutes 333 metres 228 degrees 57 minutes 174 metres and 191 degrees 30 minutes 718 metres, respectively, to a post marked broad-arrow over FD on the north-western shore of Bevan’s Island; then by that shore of that island bearing generally south-westerly, in all about 233 metres to a point marked broad-arrow over FD at the westernmost extremity of that island, and then by a line bearing approximately 205 degrees about 565 metres to a peg marked broad-arrow over E on the southern shore of Lake Illawarra. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or a trap, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (set pocket),(b) a landing net,(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns). | All year. |
| Lake Illawarra—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Lake Illawarra its creeks and tributaries upstream of a line drawn from the north-western corner of portion 44 in the parish of Wollongong; then by lines bearing 291 degrees 30 minutes 333 metres 228 degrees 57 minutes 174 metres and 191 degrees 30 minutes 718 metres, respectively, to a post marked broad-arrow over FD on the north-western shore of Bevans Island, then by that shore of that island bearing generally south-westerly, in all about 233 metres to a point marked broad-arrow over FD at the westernmost extremity of that island, and then by a line bearing approximately 205 degrees about 565 metres to a peg marked broad-arrow over E on the southern shore of Lake Illawarra. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn running net,(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a push or scissors net (prawns),(d) a hand-hauled prawn net,(e) a landing net. | During the period from May to August in each year (both months inclusive): from 8am Saturday to 5pm Sunday, and from 8am to 5pm on each public holiday.During the period from September in any year to April in the next year (both months inclusive): from 8am Saturday to 6pm Sunday, and from 8am to 6pm on each public holiday. |
| Lake Illawarra—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Illawarra, together with its creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from October in any year to March in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Lake Illawarra—Hauling Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Illawarra, together with its creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from December in any year to February in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Lake Illawarra (Bevans Island)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Illawarra within the following boundaries; commencing at a point on a line bearing 291 degrees 30 minutes and distant 78.2m from the north-western corner of portion 44 (parish of Wollongong) and bounded then by lines bearing—291°30′, 365.8m228°57′, 174.7m191°30′, 365.8m281°30′, 274.3m11°30′, 458.8m48°57′, 434.2m111°30′, 532.4mand then 201°30′, 274.3m to the point of commencement. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | All year. |
| Lake Illawarra (Mullet Creek)—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Mullet Creek, together with its creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with Lake Illawarra upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a meshing net,(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Macquarie Rivulet |
| The whole of the waters of Macquarie Rivulet, together with its creeks, inlets and tributaries, from its confluence with Lake Illawarra upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method, other than the following—(a) a hand held line,(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Minnamurra River |
| The whole of the waters of Minnamurra River, its creeks and tributaries from its source downwards to the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Werri Lagoon |
| The whole of the waters of Werri Lagoon, its bays and tributaries from its source to the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a hand-hauled prawn net,(c) a landing net. | All year. |
| Crooked River |
| The whole of the waters of the Crooked River and its tributaries from its source downwards to the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a landing net. | All year. |
| Currambene Creek—Lady Denman Heritage Complex |
| The waters comprised in Lady Denman Heritage Complex Fish Enclosure in the Currambene Creek (Crown Lands reserve number R96376; Shoalhaven City Council reserve number BHU603). | Any species of fish. | Any method. | All year. |
| Shoalhaven River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Shoalhaven River including its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from its confluence with the Crookhaven River upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (hauling),(b) (Repealed)(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(d) a push or scissors net (prawns),(e) a hand-hauled prawn net,(f) a landing net. | The period from May to August (both months inclusive): 8am Saturday to 5pm Sunday in each week, and 8am to 5pm on any weekday that is a public holiday.The period from September to April in the following year (both months inclusive): 8am Saturday to 6pm Sunday in each week, and 8am to 6pm on any weekday that is a public holiday. |
| Shoalhaven River Entrance—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of that part of the Shoalhaven River from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to a line drawn on a bearing of 134 degrees from the western foreshore boundary of Lot 3, DP 14678 to a post on the southern bank of the river. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) (Repealed)(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a push or scissors net (prawns),(d) a hand-hauled prawn net,(e) a landing net. | All year. |
| Shoalhaven River—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of the Shoalhaven River together with its bays, inlets and tributaries, from the Princes Highway road bridge upstream to the confluence with Calymea Creek (excluding Calymea Creek). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation), or unless the net is set for a period of no more than 3 hours. | The period from June to September (both months inclusive) in each year. |
| Shoalhaven River (Broughton Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of Broughton Creek and its tributaries, upstream of Black Forest Bridge (Bolong Road). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Shoalhaven River (Calymea Creek)—Set Meshing Net |
| The whole of the waters of that part of the Shoalhaven River and its tributaries, upstream from a line drawn across the river at Calymea Creek (including Calymea Creek). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive). |
| Crookhaven River—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of the Crookhaven River including its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn net (hauling),(b) (Repealed)(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(d) a push or scissors net (prawns),(e) a hand-hauled prawn net,(f) a landing net. | The period from May to August (both months inclusive): 8am Saturday to 5pm Sunday in each week, and 8am to 5pm on any weekday that is a public holiday.The period from September to April in the following year (both months inclusive): 8am Saturday to 6pm Sunday in each week, and 8am to 6pm on any weekday that is a public holiday. |
| Crookhaven River Entrance—Traps and Set Meshing Nets |
| The whole of the waters of the Crookhaven River from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to a line drawn from the western extremity of Orient Point, generally north-easterly to the south-eastern extremity of Haven Island, then generally easterly to the western extremity of the training wall of Comerong Island. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a trap,(b) a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | All year. |
| Lake Wollumboola—Prawn Running Net |
| The whole of the waters of Lake Wollumboola north-east of a line drawn from a point on the southern shore of the Lake, marked by an electricity power pole, bearing 349 degrees to a point on the northern shore of the Lake marked by an electricity power pole. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn running net. | All year. |
| Swan Lake—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Swan Lake bounded by a line commencing at a post marked “FD” on the eastern foreshore of Swan Lake at the intersection of the western prolongation of the southern boundary of portion 54 with the high water mark, then by a line bearing due west for 91m, then by a northerly line to a point 91m due west of a post marked “FD” on the said foreshore at the intersection of the western prolongation of the northern boundary of portion 56, then by a line easterly to that post, and then generally southerly by the high-water mark to the point of commencement. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Swan Lake—Prawn Running Net |
| The whole of the waters of Swan Lake south of a line drawn from the south-western corner of the Swan Lake Ski Club ramp to the south-eastern corner of the launching ramp at Harvey's Holiday Cabins and Camping (Cudmirrah). | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn running net. | All year. |
| Canal Lagoon or Berrara Creek—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Canal Lagoon or Berrara Creek from their confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to their source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a landing net. | All year. |
| Nerrindillah Creek |
| The whole of the waters of Nerrindillah Creek and its tributaries upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of the following—(a) a hauling net (general purpose),(b) a garfish net (bullringing),(c) a meshing net. | All year. |
| Willinga Lake—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Willinga Lake (including its entrance) together with all its creeks, inlets and bays. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Moruya River—Weekend Netting |
| All of the waters of the Moruya River and its tributaries, from a line drawn between the eastern extremities of the northern and southern breakwaters at the entrance to the river, upstream to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | During the period from November in any year to February in the next year (both months inclusive): from 6am Saturday to 8pm Sunday, or to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday.During the period from March to October in each year (both months inclusive): from 6am Saturday to 6pm Sunday, or to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday.On any weekday (other than a Monday) that is a public holiday: the period from 6am to 6pm. |
| Moruya River—Entrance |
| All of the waters of the Moruya River and its bays and tributaries, from a line drawn between the eastern extremities of the northern and southern breakwaters at the entrance to the river, upstream to a line drawn generally northerly from the western extremity of the southern training wall (adjacent to the boat launching ramp), to the left bank of what is locally known as Birch’s Creek at Garlandtown. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net. | All year. |
| Moruya River—Upper Reaches |
| All of the waters of the Moruya (or Deua) River and tributaries, including Wamban Creek, upstream from the Kiora Bridge to its source. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than a landing net. | All year. |
| Moruya River—Set Mesh Nets |
| All of the waters of the Moruya River and its tributaries, from the high voltage power lines crossing the river approximately 250 metres upstream of the junction with Mogendura Creek, upstream to the Kiora Bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August (both dates inclusive). |
| Wagonga Inlet |
| The whole of the waters of Wagonga Inlet and its tributaries westward of a line drawn north-west across the entrance from the northernmost extremity of Wagonga Head. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net or trap, other than the following—(a) a landing net,(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns). | All year. |
| Coila Lake |
| The whole of the waters of the Coila Lake south of a line drawn from a post on the southern extremity of land portion R.975, in a general westerly direction to a point on the southern shore of the lake being the boundary line between land portions 39 and 43. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a prawn running net. | All year. |
| Wallaga Lake—Weekend Netting |
| The whole of the waters of Wallaga Lake including its creeks, tributaries and lagoons. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a prawn running net,(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) (Repealed)(e) a landing net,(f) a push or scissors net (prawns). | During the period from November to February (both months inclusive): from 6am Saturday to 8pm Sunday, or to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday.During the period from March to October (both months inclusive): from 6am Saturday to 6pm Sunday, or to 6pm Monday if Monday is a public holiday.On any weekday (other than a Monday) that is a public holiday: the period from 6am to 6pm. |
| Wallaga Lake—Blood Cockles |
| The whole of the waters of Wallaga Lake including its creeks, tributaries, inlets and bays. | Blood cockles (Anadara spp.). | Any method. | All year. |
| Wallaga Lake—Aborigines Bay |
| All of the waters of “Aborigines Bay”, north of a line drawn from the southernmost tip of Cemetery Point, directly east to the nearest point of land on the eastern side of “Aborigines Bay”. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Wallaga Lake—Beauty Point |
| That part of the waters of Wallaga Lake situated generally east of a line drawn from the western tip of Beauty Point to Regatta Point to the southern point of the elevated approach to the Wallaga Lake road bridge. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Wallaga Lake—Christmas Hauling |
| The whole of the waters of Wallaga Lake upstream from its confluence with the Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | The period from 1 December to 31 January (both dates inclusive) in the next year. |
| Wallaga Lake—Set Mesh Nets |
| Meads Creek—to posts marked FD approximately 200 metres upstream of Neilson Bay. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). | The period from 15 May to 31 August (both dates inclusive) in each year. |
| Cuttagee Lake |
| The whole of the waters of Cuttagee Lake together with all its inlets and creeks west of the bridge across the entrance to Cuttagee Lake. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose). | All year. |
| Wapengo Lake |
| The whole of the waters of that part of Wapengo Lake, its creeks, tributaries and inlets, from a line drawn across the entrance to the lake at its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean, upstream to a line drawn from the north-eastern (foreshore) corner of Oyster Farm No. 57-112, to the south-eastern (foreshore) corner of Oyster Farm No. 69-332. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |
| Wallagoot Lake—Meshing |
| The whole of the waters of Wallagoot Lake, its inlets, bays and creeks upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a meshing net. | The period from November in any year to April in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Wallagoot Lake—Garfish net (bullringing) |
| The whole of the waters of Wallagoot Lake, its inlets, bays and creeks upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a garfish net (bullringing). | The period from September in any year to April in the next year (both months inclusive). |
| Wallagoot Lake—Various nets |
| The whole of the waters of Wallagoot Lake, its inlets, bays and creeks upstream from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a meshing net,(b) a garfish net (bullringing),(c) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(d) a push or scissors net (prawns),(e) a hand-hauled prawn net,(f) (Repealed)(g) a landing net. | All year. |
| Merimbula Lake—Shellfish |
| The whole of the waters of Merimbula Lake downstream from the causeway traffic bridge (Authur Kaine Drive) to its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of shellfish (Class: GASTROPODA / BIVALVIA). | Any method. | All year. |
| Merimbula Lake—Nets |
| The whole of the waters of Merimbula Lake and its creeks and tributaries, upstream to its source from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a push or scissors net (prawns),(c) a hand-hauled prawn net,(d) a landing net. | All year. |
| Bournda Lagoon |
| The whole of the waters of Sandy Beach Creek and Bournda Lagoon, together with all their inlets, creeks and tributaries. | Any species of fish. | Any method involving the use of a net, other than the following—(a) a dip or scoop net (prawns),(b) a landing net. | All year. |