'Keep it clean' when out fishing
by NSW DPI - Recreational Fisheries 2 Aug 2023 02:25 BST
DPI always encourages fishers to fish responsibly by keeping their favourite fishing spots clean to reduce the impact of fishing-based litter and marine debris.
Keep an eye out for our new fishing hook and line bins in your local area. The bins, installed and maintained by local councils and volunteer groups in collaboration with DPI, are being installed at fishing hotspots across NSW, making it even easier to do the right thing and put your rubbish in the bin after a day of fishing.
In addition to the hook and line bins, DPI is distributing new, highly visual stickers designed to be installed on council bins at popular fishing locations. These stickers encourage the correct disposal of recreational fishing related litter (fishing line, sinkers, hooks, floats, bait packets and rubbish) at fishing hot spots such as boat ramps, fish cleaning tables, jetties and break walls.
We all have a part to play in minimising environmental impacts when out fishing in your region, so let's all work together to dispose our fishing litter correctly.
To find out more about reducing recreational fishing litter click here. This is all part of 'Fish for life - Building a healthy fishing future'.