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General Category => Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Paulie on August 10, 2013, 07:50:47 PM
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Went for a fish just now down the lake , got two nice bass in about 5 mins , looks like the stocking is working
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Who is stocking it?
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Well done on the bass. :Clap) Crazy enough, bass closed season would apply.... ::)
MSG Basser?
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Don't think closed season applies , no flow from other dams , and as for the stocking of the lakes .. Tight lipped for now , but they are healthy
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No Barra ? Is a bit cool though
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Don't think closed season applies , no flow from other dams ,
Closed season applies to all waters in Qld with exception of specifically named lakes, so definately applies to Springfield lakes & Forrest Lake, just so you're aware, even though these are obviously stocked fish.
Anyhow, it's a silly piece of legislation that is in desperate need of fixing the issues. Thanks for the report. :thumb
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No Barra ? Is a bit cool though
Wonder how the bass and barra got in there Steve ::)
Mate, closed season does and would apply. So be carefull and keep it on the quite if it is not too late
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Wonder how the bass and barra got in there Steve ::)
Mate, closed season does and would apply. So be carefull and keep it on the quite if it is not too late
Stocked by the developer must have got lucky this time Forest Lake they got Barred Grunter. This time they got Barra ?
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Actually, aren't Springfield & Forrest lakes are privately owned? If so, the closed season doesn't apply. :tick
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Thought there were no fishing signs everywhere there?
Cheers
Ray
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There's no fishing at Forrest Lake, not sure about Springfield
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See a few people paddling around on Springfield Lakes allowed to paddle.
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See a few people paddling around on Springfield Lakes allowed to paddle.
Yes you are allowed to paddle on all lakes. Asked permission in the early days to road test new installs on sounders and was given the OK.
The new lake on Opposum Creek actually have a kayak launch spot.
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The no fishing signs were put up by a local resident who had a issue with people leaving bags of bait around the lake ( idiots) .. So don't worry about the signs they mean nothing.
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Please disregard this advice. Always obey signs or check with the proper authorities.
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Yes you are allowed to paddle on all lakes. Asked permission in the early days to road test new installs on sounders and was given the OK.
The new lake on Opposum Creek actually have a kayak launch spot.
Do you have a pic of the launching site at all mate?
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In pic Springfield 2, top right hand corner in that park section. Only have a phone out west at the moment
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The no fishing signs were put up by a local resident who had a issue with people leaving bags of bait around the lake ( idiots) .. So don't worry about the signs they mean nothing.
Please ignore this post. Never, ever ignore a No Fishing sign. Check with the proper authorities.
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sh!t
You can see me rental in the first pic.
Looks like they need to mow the grass
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Sorry about the last post , do not ignore no fishing signs , but at night they are not lit and you can't see them ..
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Paulie, Do you know for sure that the sign is not an official one? If it's not put there by the relevant authority then it has no function and should be removed.
John
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Don't know for sure .
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I can clarify that Forest Lake can be fished. The no fishing signs were put up by the developer Delfin. Some time ago the estate was handed over to Brisbane City Council. I enquired to 2 different departments of the local authority and both gave me, in writing, the same answer. That fishing was an acceptable recreation activity on council parks and reserves.
I was surprised to learn during the same investigations for other council by-laws that Redlands does not allow fishing in any waters that are bordered by their reserves
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So that means fishing in Springfield lakes is OK. Good I've got rellies up that way.
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Well that's great news , got this fish today
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So that means fishing in Springfield lakes is OK. Good I've got rellies up that way.
That would depend on who still owns the Lake. It cannot be Brisbane City Council because its in Ipswich. If its owned by Ipswich City Council I'm sure they would allow fishing but I don't know for sure.
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Spot on. Springfield falls within the Ipswich City boundaries. The developers are responsible for the upkeep and repairs to new estates for a contracted period. Once control is handed to the council, you can disregard those generic fishing signs. The only BCC signs at Forest Lake concern feeding of birds. I was told that fishing from the waterside bikeway was frowned upon as a public liability issue, but there is a canoe ramp and plenty of off path spots to fish. Here is a couple of pics of whats on offer in parks around Brisbane.
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(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad212/tomca_bfo/IMGP3715.jpg)
(http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad212/tomca_bfo/IMGP1788.jpg)
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Do you kill the tilapia ?
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Yes. Double bag and bin them
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If this thread hadn't been edited, you could see the Ipswich City Council No Fishing sign at Springfield Lake in one of eagles posts.
They used to have Delfin ones up but have since been changed? What did the bass taste like? Pretty dirty water from what I've seen.
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Callum you seem to be quite the sleuth
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Just wondering if anyone has heard either way if you can fish Springfield lakes? I saw an article in the local rag about people being fined for taking wildlife out of forest lakes. They didn't mention what was taken out though
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I believe the go is:
Springfield Lakes - no fishing
Forrest Lake - fishing is allowed
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I hear wind of potential new legislation. :youbeauty
Cheers,
Pete
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I hear wind of potential new legislation. :youbeauty
Cheers,
Pete
Do tell............ :popcorn)
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That would be interesting, legislation to control what someone can do on private property. Will it make Bli Bli Barra park open the gates to everyone?