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
News
28 May 2025
How does the next generation, who will shape Bradfield City Centre as it grows, imagine their future city?
Ministerial media release
28 May 2025
Residents in the NSW-Qld border town of Mungindi are drawing the battle lines ahead of tonight’s State of Origin clash after teaming up to deliver a $1.4 million project to improve water security under a NSW Government funding initiative.
Ministerial media release
17 May 2025
The Koori Rugby League Knockout is being memorialised with a blue plaque in Sydney’s inner west, to celebrate the grassroots sporting competition.
Ministerial media release
6 May 2025
The Minns Labor Government today announced a $400,000 investment in women’s football as a benefit of NSW hosting of 11 games at next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.
Ministerial media release
28 April 2025
The rapidly growing Ryde area is set to benefit from a huge new local multi-sports facility being delivered by the Minns Labor Government, with construction now underway on the site.