The Murray cod is Australia’s largest freshwater fish.
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With the arrival of spring, ends the fishing season for Murray cod and Murray crayfish.
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This weekend is your last chance to catch a beauty, from Monday it’s all over for three months for the Murray cod, and until June 1 next year for the Murray crayfish.
The Murray Cod, Australia's largest freshwater fish, is a prized catch in the inland fishery and a cornerstone species of the Murray-Darling Basin.
The seasonal fishing closure plays a crucial role in ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the thrill of catching a Murray Cod.
DPI program leader Jim Harnwell said the Murray Cod fishery undergoes a three-month seasonal closure each year to safeguard the iconic native species during their breeding period.
"Fishing remains permitted year-round in Copeton (New England) and Blowering (Snowy Mountains) dams because ongoing monitoring by NSW DPIRD has shown that these are stocked fisheries, making the seasonal closure unnecessary,“ Mr Harnwell said.
The Murray crayfish can reach weights up to 3kg.
“Murray Crayfish can only be legally harvested from designated sections of the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers, between 1 June and 31 August each year.
“Endemic to the southern tributaries of the Murray-Darling Basin, the Murray Crayfish is the largest freshwater spiny crayfish in NSW, reaching weights of up to three kilograms.”
Information on freshwater fishing rules can be found in the NSW Recreational Fishing Guide from DPIRD Fisheries offices, bait and tackle shops, fishing license agents or via our website.
Suspected illegal fishing should be reported to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or via the online form located on NSW DPIRD Fisheries website.
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