NSW Murray Cod Off Limits

[Gad]

Info for those who like to freshwater fish south of the border

Taken from todays(Monday 29-8-11)Fishing Worlds Email Newsletter

29 Aug 2011

NSW DPI is reminding anglers that fishing for Murray cod and Murray crayfish closes from September 1 until November 30.

"Every year the three-month ban on fishing protects this native species during its breeding season, so that there will be more Murray cod for the fishery in the future," said Cameron Westaway.

"Murray crayfish provide the basis of a popular recreational fishery in many areas of the southern Murray-Darling Basin and are considered an iconic species within this system," he said.

"The closure periods provide protection for these species over their dormant period.

"Fishers are also reminded that fishing for Murray crayfish is prohibited at all times in notified trout waters and in Blowering Dam."

NSW DPI Director Fisheries Compliance, Glenn Tritton, said fishing laws are in place to protect, conserve and improve the State's fisheries resources for present and future generations.

"Fisheries officers will be patrolling our inland waters to ensure that these restrictions are being adhered to and that fishing rules are being followed," Mr Tritton said.

A summary of the freshwater fishing rules can be found at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries, and in the free 2011 NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide available from NSW DPI offices, fishing licence agents and tackle shops.

[Guest]

Thanks for the update & read Gad

Cheers

Darren

[madmullet]

now i had a bit of a read through nsw dpi web site and i am unclear of the ruling... now can you target murry cod, but have to release them or is it you just cant fish for them at all

[wesfish]

does that include the cod in dams? i was wondering that last year but never bothered looking it up ..

[ellicat]

You can't target them. They are, however, found in the same place as yellowbelly so you won't be fined for an incidental catch provided you let it go straight away.

I doubt the closure applies to stocked impoundments but it would be worth calling the caretaker prior to heading away.

[aussie123]

The cod closure in NSW is for all waters between 1st September to 30th November

[madmullet]

bugga, their goes my plans... was thinking about a deepwater trip in sept

[wesfish]

had a feeling that was the case, cheers

The cod closure in NSW is for all waters between 1st September to 30th November