Sport and recreation information
Recreational fishing
When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee.
Safety and rules on NSW waterways
Being safe on the water is a responsibility we all share. Understand the key rules to keep you and others safe.
National parks and protected areas
Learn about the NSW national parks system, how parks are managed, fire management in parks and licences for commercial activities in parks and reserves.
Latest sport and recreation updates
Ministerial media release
18 December 2024
Fishers from Tweed to Tathra are gearing up for a big summer of fishing, with the annual deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in 34 locations along the NSW coast now complete.
18 December 2024
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Michael Crismale and Garry Charny to the Board of Racing NSW.
Ministerial media release
18 December 2024
The NSW Government has appointed four new Trustees to the Responsible Gambling Fund Trust (RGF), tasked with advising on the funding of initiatives that prevent and reduce gambling harm.
Ministerial media release
17 December 2024
More pubs, clubs, bars and now restaurants in regional NSW will be able to trade later over summer thanks to special event extended trading hours and the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms.
Ministerial media release
13 December 2024
The NSW Government has appointed experienced public administrator Christine Howlett as a new Commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) for a four-year term following a competitive recruitment process.