The community native fish stocking grants program provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds offered by community groups to stock native fish (Australian Bass, Murray Cod, Golden Perch) into rivers and dams across NSW.

The objectives of the program are to support local communities in the stocking of high value native fish to protect and enhance our valuable state-wide recreational fisheries. The program also supports the development of regional aquaculture ventures which produce high quality fish stock for release into public waters to benefit recreational fishers. The program provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds raised by the community to stock native fish in public waters to benefit anglers.

If you are interested in stocking Australian Bass in public waters in NSW on a two- dollar-for-one-dollar basis during the 2026/27 season, please complete an online application form by Friday 29 March 2026.

Online application form: Apply now
Australian Bass sample application (for reference only)

If you are interested in stocking Murray Cod and/or Golden Perch in public waters in NSW on a two-dollar-for-one-dollar basis during the 2026/27 season, please complete the online application form by Saturday 9 May 2026.

Online application form: Apply now
Murray Cod/Golden Perch sample application (for reference only)

Who can apply (applicant):

• Individuals, non-government and not-for-profit groups undertaking approved fish stocking activities in NSW public waters (a group includes a fishing club or other community service organisation).
• NSW councils and local government agencies.
• Fish hatcheries accredited under the Hatchery Quality Assurance Scheme (to supply fish for the program)

• Address: Suite 5/620 Macauley Street Albury 2640 NSW
• Email: fish.stocking@dpi.nsw.gov.au