The Murray Darling cod season closes between September 1 and November 30 each year to protect the native species during their breeding season.

NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said the Murray cod were a prized catch of freshwater anglers. He said when the season reopened on December 1, fishermen should note that the minimum size of Murray cod would increase to 60 centimetres.

NSW Department of Primary Industries Manager Fisheries Compliance Glenn Tritton said the Murray crayfish season would also close on September 1 and reopen on May 1 next year.