Annual four-month trout fishing closure from June 10

10th Jun 2025

The June long weekend offered anglers their final opportunity for trout fishing in streams and rivers across NSW before the fishing season closes over winter.
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPI) Program Leader Fish Stocking and Enhancement, Jim Harnwell said the annual closure, commencing on Tuesday June 10th, is crucial to allow salmonid species to breed uninterrupted during their annual spawning season.
“The four-month closure ensures we protect our valuable fisheries resources for future seasons,” Mr Harnwell said.
“By giving salmonid species the opportunity to spawn without disturbance, we help maintain healthy fish populations for recreational fishers to enjoy in the years ahead.”
While the closure restricts fishing in trout streams and rivers, anglers can still enjoy fishing at popular trout dams and designated waterways across NSW, including Malpas dam.
The fishing season for trout and salmon in trout rivers and streams will re-open from the start of the October long weekend, Saturday, 4 October 2025.
Fshing in trout streams during the closed streams is an offence. DPIRD Fisheries Officers will be actively patrolling inland waterways throughout the closure to ensure compliance,.
Fishers heading to any of the trout dams this winter are reminded that they are required to always have a current NSW recreational fishing fee receipt (fishing licence) on them while fishing.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected illegal fishing activity or to the Fishers Watch phone line on 1800 043 536.

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