Kingfish in NSW

NSW Fisheries have not shown a willingness to perform the necessary research to validate any changes to bag and size limits for Kingfish in NSW. There is growing opposition from the recreational sector to the changes that are being proposed without updated research and information on how the success of the changes will be monitored. Without proper baseline data we cannot have proper monitoring and biomass targets for such an iconic species will not be met.
This survey will help recreational anglers update a research plan to take directly to the Minister, a plan that has been devised with science at its core and with local and international experts in the marine science field providing independant expert advice.

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* 1. Do you think that current and updated local scientific research on stock (biomass) is required to sustainably manage our Kingfish stocks in NSW?

Yes

If NO, add in your email address so we can send you a more detailed survey.

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* 2. Do you think that any changes to recreational fishing size limits should apply equally to the commercial fishing sector in NSW

Yes

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* 3. How do you fish for Kingfish in NSW?

Commercial

Recreational

Cultural

Spearfish

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* 4. How often have you taken the current bag limit of Kingfish in the past 12 months

Never

Rarely - less than 25% of the time I fish

Often

If often, how many fishing trips for kingfish have you done in the past 12 months where you have kept your bag limit of Kingfish?

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* 5. What is your personal view of the current Kingfish stocks in NSW

Declining

Stationary

Slightly Recovering

Clearly Recovering

Recovered

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* 6. In what region do you mostly fish for kingfish in NSW

Far North Coast of NSW - ( Coffs to Byron)

North Coast of NSW - ( Port Macquarie to Port Stephens)

Central Coast of NSW ( Port Stephens to Gosford)

Greater Sydney / Wollongong ( Sydney to Shellharbour)

South Coast of NSW ( Kiama to Ulladulla)

Far South Coast of NSW ( Batemans Bay to Eden)