THE NSW Government has released more than 5.6 million fingerlings into lakes, dams and rivers across the state this past year.
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Upper Hunter MP George Souris said186,000 Rainbow Trout; 70,000 Brown Trout; 105,000 Golden perch; 161,400 Australian bass and 5000 Murray cod were released into local waterways under the NSW Government’s freshwater stocking program during 2013 to 2014.
“The NSW Government is committed to supporting the one million recreational fishers and regional communities through state-wide freshwater fish stocking programs,” he said.
“These fingerlings have boosted fish stocks in the Hunter and Manning catchments ensuring our fish populations continue to be enjoyed by everyone.
“The release of these fish into our inland waterways provides huge benefits, by boosting tourism and providing economic opportunities for regional economies.
“NSW Government hatcheries across the state have offered significant numbers of fish to ensure populations remain strong.
“The NSW Government’s Port Stephens Fisheries Institute has produced and stocked a record number of 413,000 bass into 22 dams across the state, including Toonumbar Dam, Glenbawn Dam near Scone, Lake Lyell and Tallowa Dam.
“The Narrandera Fisheries Centre successfully produced native fish, with the highlight being 526,500 Murray Cod stocked into dams from Pindari Dam in the north to Blowering Dam in the south.
“The NSW Government’s freshwater fish stocking program is supported by funds from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts.
“The fingerlings stocked in inland waters in NSW will be fully grown and able to be fished in two to three years’ time.”
For more information, visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/stocking