FishSmart NSW - NSW Fishing
Lifestyle
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
The official app from NSW Department of Primary Industries provides you with the essential information you need to fish recreationally in NSW.
The app includes; bag and size limits, closed seasons and fishing gear rules. It provides maps to show your nearest FADs, artificial reefs, Recreational Fishing Areas and where Marine Park zones are. It also includes downloadable guides including; spearfishing, fishing safely, trout fishing, regional fishing information and more. Contact DPI for illegal fishing, fish kills, pest species etc as well as local Fisheries Offices. You can view our Facebook newsfeed and pay your recreational fishing licence fee using the app.
more Really great in theory! But i want to keep track of my fishing primarily. Hope there will be a bug update soon.
Really great in theory! But i want to keep track of my fishing primarily. Hope there will be a bug update soon.
Updated the Reports links in the News section
3.20 Feb 13
Improved visibility of favourite rules
Fixed catch log privacy dialogue dismissal issue
3.19 Jan 16
Minor bug fixes and crash fixes
3.18 12/23/2025
Update the fishing map with more details.
Updated the DPI logo
3.17 12/11/2025
We’ve made some exciting updates to keep the app running smoothly and looking great!
- All libraries have been updated to the latest versions for improved performance and stability.
- Refreshed the design to align with iOS 26’s latest UI standards.
- Introduced a sleek Liquid Glass style interface for a more modern, fluid experience.
- Minor bugfixes
3.16 10/16/2025
We’ve made some exciting updates to keep the app running smoothly and looking great!
- All libraries have been updated to the latest versions for improved performance and stability.
- Refreshed the design to align with iOS 26’s latest UI standards.
- Introduced a sleek Liquid Glass style interface for a more modern, fluid experience.
- Minor bugfixes
3.15 10/14/2025
Hyper links for Marine parks updated
3.14 11/19/2024
Fixed the crash on the catchlog page on the latest devices.
3.13 11/12/2024
Enabled hyperlinks in the info popups.
3.12 11/12/2024
Added new guides sections for 'Sydney Rock Platforms'
3.11 08/16/2024
We've added new guides for Responsible Fishing Information, Reducing the impact on wildlife and the environment and Reducing fishing litter, lost gear and pollution and a few other minor updates. Please keep your FishSmart App updated.
3.10 02/19/2024
We've added new guides for Responsible Fishing Information, Reducing the impact on wildlife and the environment and Reducing fishing litter, lost gear and pollution and a few other minor updates. Please keep your FishSmart App updated.
3.9 02/11/2024
We've added new guides for Responsible Fishing Information, Reducing the impact on wildlife and the environment and Reducing fishing litter, lost gear and pollution and a few other minor updates. Please keep your FishSmart App updated.
3.8 09/29/2023
We've added new guides for Responsible Fishing Information, Reducing the impact on wildlife and the environment and Reducing fishing litter, lost gear and pollution and a few other minor updates. Please keep your FishSmart App updated.
3.7 08/21/2023
We've added new guides for Responsible Fishing Information, Reducing the impact on wildlife and the environment and Reducing fishing litter, lost gear and pollution and a few other minor updates. Please keep your FishSmart App updated.
3.6 07/23/2023
Freshwater fishing rules has been updated. Minor bugs fixes.
Recommend downloading this latest update. Give us a shout out if you are enjoying the app and be sure to send us through your best fishing pics in the catch log!
3.5 06/21/2023
Freshwater fishing rules has been updated. Minor bugs fixes.
Recommend downloading this latest update. Give us a shout out if you are enjoying the app and be sure to send us through your best fishing pics in the catch log!
3.4 06/09/2023
Freshwater fishing rules has been updated.
Recommend downloading this latest update. Give us a shout out if you are enjoying the app and be sure to send us through your best fishing pics in the catch log!
3.3 04/06/2023
Exciting update! The base maps on the app have now been updated for a much quicker and simpler user experience which now include new features such as spearfishing closures and local alerts. The earlier maps caused issues for a few users such as crashes, delay in loading information on some devices due to the size and limitations on certain devices. Tide data had been updated.
Recommend downloading this latest update. Give us a shout out if you are enjoying the app and be sure to send us through your best fishing pics in the catch log!
3.2 08/22/2022
Exciting update! The base maps on the app have now been updated for a much quicker and simpler user experience which now include new features such as spearfishing closures and local alerts. The earlier maps caused issues for a few users such as crashes, delay in loading information on some devices due to the size and limitations on certain devices.
Recommend downloading this latest update. Give us a shout out if you are enjoying the app and be sure to send us through your best fishing pics in the catch log!
3.1 08/02/2022
Exciting update! The base maps on the app have now been updated for a much quicker and simpler user experience which now include new features such as spearfishing closures and local alerts. The earlier maps caused issues for a few users such as crashes, delay in loading information on some devices due to the size and limitations on certain devices.
Recommend downloading this latest update. Give us a shout out if you are enjoying the app and be sure to send us through your best fishing pics in the catch log!
3.0 08/20/2021
We've updated the app to suit newer devices and iOS14 compatibility. This version also includes minor bug fixes.
We havre updated the Freshwater fishing rules.
Recommend to update your app if you have installed already.
2.5 06/19/2021
We've updated the app to suit newer devices and iOS13 compatibility. This version also includes minor bug fixes.
Recommend to update your app if you have installed already.
2.4 07/06/2020
We've updated the app to suit newer devices and added a new feature that lets you record your catch log history in the app.
You can choose for the catch log to be your own private catch log or share your catch log with NSW-DPI and opt to have your catch log photo selected for the public catch log gallery.
You may select to receive push notifications related to NSW-DPI Fisheries, which will allow you to receive breaking news and the most up-to-date fisheries info straight to your phone.
This version also includes minor bug fixes.
Recommend to update your app if you have installed already.
2.3 05/25/2020
We've updated the app to suit newer devices and added a new feature that lets you record your catch log history in the app.
You can choose for the catch log to be your own private catch log or share your catch log with NSW-DPI and opt to have your catch log photo selected for the public catch log gallery.
You may select to receive push notifications related to NSW-DPI Fisheries, which will allow you to receive breaking news and the most up-to-date fisheries info straight to your phone.
This version also includes minor bug fixes.
Recommend to update your app if you have installed already.
2.2 06/17/2019
Updated the Reports links in the News section
more Version 3.20 Feb 13
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