Dam fishers hook 'al-luring' prizes

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Dam fishers hook 'al-luring' prizes

News release | 22 May, 2012 - Qld Fisheries

Two couples who purchased Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) permits are now better equipped to catch 'the big one' at their favourite freshwater dams.

Deane and Jane Farrell from Warwick, and Liam Barry and Stephanie Abell from Biloela, each won a fishing rod and lure prize pack worth $250 by simply purchasing a permit during Fisheries Queensland's SIPS competition.

Fisheries Queensland's SIPS coordinator Jenny Keys said that other keen fishers do not need to wait for a competition to purchase a permit - many of the dams involved in the scheme were full and ready to be fished.

"Iconic freshwater species such as barramundi, Australian bass, golden perch and Murray cod are being caught at many of the 32 dams on the scheme," she said.

"In the southeast, catches of 20 bass in a single session have been reported, while SIPS fishers have been reeling in consistent catches of Murray cod in the north and west.

"Many residents or holiday-makers will have access to one or more of the dams on the scheme, which are ideally positioned in all regions of the state."

Ms Keys said buying a permit contributed to the cost of restocking the dams and helped sustain native fish stocks.

"75% of permit sales go towards restocking the dam of your choice," she said.

"The local economy also benefits from visitors to the area. Most of these dams have great facilities where you can camp, buy bait or fishing gear and swap tips with the locals."

Permits cost just $36.05 for one year or $32.40 for concession card holders and can easily be purchased online or by calling 13 25 23. You can also browse the list of agents that sell the permits.


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