NSW Trout Monitoring
Protecting fisheries for the future
Overview
NSW trout fisheries face increasing threats from habitat degradation, pest species and climate change.
NSW DPIRD Fisheries has developed a statewide Trout Strategy to guide the management and long-term sustainability of these fisheries
Knowledge for action
Priority monitoring sites have been identified with input from anglers.
A key component is improved monitoring of trout fisheries.
Monitoring sites
There are 15 sites in each fishery:
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Central
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Southern
45 sites are surveyed annually, to track trends in population size, structure and health
Monitoring methods
Backpack electrofishing
International best practice is used to monitor trout populations.
This includes electrofishing, hydroacoustic surveys, fish tagging and automated counters.
Integrating understanding
Citizen science and angler surveys are added to create a complete picture of the status of NSW trout fisheries - to inform management.
Report cards
Annual report cards have been produced since 2019.
Over 1000 Brown and Rainbow Trout have been recorded, ranging in size from 5 to 60+cm.
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Looking forward
Ongoing monitoring will help guide management interventions, including where and when to stock trout and strategies to improve fishery performance.