Botany Bay is one of Sydney's most celebrated recreational fishing destinations, a large semi-enclosed marine estuary located on the southern fringe of the city in New South Wales. Designated as a Recreational Fishing Haven in 2002 — with all commercial fishing removed at that time — the bay has seen a remarkable improvement in fish health, diversity, and overall abundance according to local anglers who have fished it for decades. Despite being surrounded by significant industrial infrastructure, including Port Botany and Sydney Airport, the system supports a surprisingly rich and diverse fish fauna. The bay is fed by three major river systems — the Georges, Cooks, and Woronora rivers — each of which extends the fishable water well beyond the bay itself and offers its own distinct angling opportunities. Botany Bay is popular with serious anglers and casual family fishos alike, accessible by boat, kayak, and from the shore, making it one of the most versatile urban fisheries in Australia.