THE QLD Government has allocated $400,000 to buy fingerlings for 29 Queensland freshwater impoundments to enhance fishing for local and visiting anglers.
Primary Industries Minister Henry Palaszczuk said the latest allocation took the total funding raised by the Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) scheme for fish stocking to more than $1 million since July 2000.
The scheme helps local fish stocking groups to release more fish fingerlings in 29 impoundments throughout the state. A total of $612,000 was raised by the scheme in the first two years. 2002-2003 is the third year of the scheme.
“The Government is supporting these stocking groups in their efforts to enhance the freshwater fishing in Queensland. It is not only good news for local anglers, but a major drawcard for visitors."
Under the scheme, individuals or a couple can buy an annual permit for $35 or a weekly permit for $7. Fishers aged under 18 years do not require a permit. A 10% discount applies to the annual fee for holders of all entitlement cards.
Permits are available from Australia Post offices and from several local businesses operating near impoundments participating in the scheme. Permits can also be purchased online at www.dpi.qld.gov.au/shop. – QDPI.
Facts
Funding allocations
Burdekin Falls – $25,722
Wivenhoe – $28,798
Fred Haigh – $28,199
Peter Faust – $27,427
Somerset – $32,381
Tinaroo – $32,547
Bjelke-Petersen – $26,412
Boondooma – $25,550
Wuruma – $10,879
Coolmunda – $16,793
Leslie – $19,789
Teemburra – $12,229
Kinchant – $8924
Moogerah – $10,507
Eungella – $8779
Cania – $9925
Borumba – $9674
Lenthalls – $6244
Lake Clarendon – $4011
Maroon – $8389
Lake McDonald – $5263
Gordonbrook – $4032
Lake Gregory – $1755
Lake Dyer – $3441
Connolly – $1435
Callide – $6205
Cooby – $7224
Cressbrook – $8599
Glenlyon – $10,238