The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is concerned significant rain forecast for this week will place further stress on the Macleay River's health and native fish which inhabit it.
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The estimated numbers associated with the Macleay fish death event to date, remain in the hundreds of thousands.
A spokesperson from DPI said the department is continuing to monitor the Macleay River.
"DPI Fisheries officers inspected the river after the long weekend and found that minor fish deaths are continuing due to poor water quality in the main river, with small numbers of mullet observed and reports of mud crabs being affected," she said.
DPI has reported runoff from bushfire and drought affected areas can impact water quality and impact the river's inhabitants.
The NSW Government has made a $10 million commitment to support native fish during the current drought and bushfire season.
"This will be critical in assisting the recovery of populations when conditions improve," the DPI spokesperson said.
The strategy includes the state's largest ever breeding program of native fish, expansion of the government's flagship fish hatchery, as well as working with recreational fishing clubs and private hatcheries across the state.
DPI Fisheries, in strong partnership with local communities, has relocated more than 3000 fish from priority locations across the state.
Staff have also installed 43 individual aeration units to enhance water quality as part of the NSW Native Fish Drought Response.
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