Improved fishing conditions are on heir way with a range of fish aggregating devices set to be returned to waters along the South Coast in coming weeks.

A total of 34 FADs were removed from the state's waters for winter maintenance, with 20 already returned to the water, installed at locations between Tweed Heads and northern Sydney.

An extra 14 will be placed between Sydney and Eden over the coming weeks.

FADs are GPS-tracked floating buoys anchored to the ocean floor, providing structure in the open ocean environment and attracting key oceanic fish species.

Recreational fishers support the rollout of FADs because they provide fishers with a reliable spot to land a big catch, particularly the highly sought-after dolphinfish or mahi-mahi.

Anglers can stay informed about FAD locations,

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