Springfield lake fishing

[Member]

Has anyone heard about the bass that were realeased there a year ago?/know how they are going?? I saw some guys there with rods yesterday

[Member]

Your not supposed to fish the lake.   

I have a few times and your most likely to hook up on Tilapia, gar fish and barred grunters and some eel tailed cats.

The Tillies are lots of fun but yea kill on sight... and bin em

[Member]

ahaha, i heard of someone who thought trolling from a small rc boat would be fun in there . the boat sunk on hook up

[Member]

any update on this?

[Member]

We think that fishing is not permitted in Springfield Lake, although nobody seems to have followed it through.

http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/Forum/index.php/topic,5667.15.html

[Member]

We think that fishing is not permitted in Springfield Lake, although nobody seems to have followed it through.

http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/Forum/index.php/topic,5667.15.html

Thanks "aussiebasser"  much appreciated.

Pete

[Member]

Even though this it is considered illegal I have seen a group of three people fishing here again this morning for the second time this week. Whatever is in there must be back on the bite.  Anyone else been there lately?


Petey.

[Member]

I think if you're going to do it, or if you are doing it, a good idea would be to keep it quiet.  I'm sure the blokes you saw don't really want someone running around narking them in.  Coming onto a public website and asking someone to admit to doing what may be illegal, albeit harmless, behaviour is a bit much isn't it?

[Member]

I think if you're going to do it, or if you are doing it, a good idea would be to keep it quiet.  I'm sure the blokes you saw don't really want someone running around narking them in.  Coming onto a public website and asking someone to admit to doing what may be illegal, albeit harmless, behaviour is a bit much isn't it?

I think you have the complete wrong end of the stick here Aussiebasser. Firstly if i was against fishing why would I be contributing to a fishing forum? That clearly just does not make sense. Secondly I did say "considered illegal" not "This is illegal stop the activity" as if it isn't illegal I would consider fishing there as well. Lastly to reiterate the fact that the behaviour is not "a bit much isn't it" I did ask if any one else had been there lately after stating that something must be on the bite as to find out if it was worth having a fish there. Aussibasser we should try and be constructive and informative on internet forums rather than point fingers and create arguments don't you agree?

Pete

[Member]

You misunderstand me Pete. If I was fishing at Springfield Lakes I wouldn't tell you publicly that I was.  I also would not be happy that you are publicly saying you see these people fishing.  If you want to fish there, go fish there.  If you have to be told if the fish are biting before you go that's another story.  I'm as constructive and informative as any person here Pete, I'm also not about "outing" anyone, which you have done, who may be enjoying the sport where they shouldn't be, where it doesn't have any severe consequences.  If they are fishing closed water that protects breeding fish, or fishing in the closed season which protects breeding fish, then yes, they need to be stopped.  If a couple of blokes are catching a couple of fish in private waters without harming anything, leave them to it, or walk up to them and ask them.  Don't expect them to state anything on a public web site, which may incriminate themselves.

[Member]

I have just sent email to Division 9 Councillor . I also asked for reasons if fishing is not allowed and if consideration would be given to altering this in the future.
There is a small lake in the Logan Council area that has a no fishing sign on one entrance but nothing on the other. This has been like this for 7 years that I am aware of.
If you ring the council general enquiries you are told that fishing is permitted.
 If you speak to the council ranger you are told its not allowed .
 If you send an email you are told that that lake is not on their banned list.
If there is any chance of a problem with any issue I always seek an answer in writing because some people in call centers will say anything to get rid of you if they do not know the correct answer.
If an activity is not permitted there is usually a valid reason even though it may not be obvious, but there is nothing wrong with questioning the reasons and sometimes you do win one.
Cheers
Ray

[Member]

Until we hear back from Ray and the legality of fishing the area, we'll lock this up.

[Member]

This is how I read it....

If the water is public or crown water and is not listed as closed water, then go for it.

Privately owned is another story. I think you can only get done for trespassing, in that they would need to ask you to leave first, then persue the matter with authorities.

Need to define privately owned, as in is this council owned (which would then make it crown water & then fall under State fisheries regs), or by a corporation, eg Delfin.

If its council owned, they don't have scope to make or enforce laws that contrive state fisheries regulations.

Me, if I really wanted to go fishing there, I'd check on state closed waters regs & if not listed go do it. Then wait n see who says what and go from there. I'm not saying that's what you should do.

[Member]

Here is the response to my email to council who obviously referred it to lend lease.
 Must complement both for speedy response.
 Cheers
Ray

Today at 8:45 AM
Thompson, Mark
To MeSheila Ireland
Today at 9:54 AM

Hello Mr Kennedy,

 

Thank you for your note regarding fishing in the lakes at Springfield Lakes. Please note the following:

 

1.     Unfortunately fishing is not permitted in any of the lakes. This stance (which is unlikely to be changed whilst Lend Lease remains responsible for the water bodies) is taken for a number of reasons, including:

·         To protect the resident fish population from depletion

·         To discourage residents from stocking the lake with fish of their own choosing (e.g. non-natives), which may upset the balance of the ecosystem

·         Experience in the past here and elsewhere has shown that less considerate anglers carelessly discard their used line, bait etc around the lake, which then become both an eyesore and a hazard for wildlife

2.     Spring Lake was stocked with golden perch fingerlings in late 2009.

3.     In an extensive fish survey carried out in 2010, no tilapia were found amongst the 2103 fish caught.

 

Regards

 

Mark Thompson | Senior Development Manager, Springfield Lakes | Communities | Lend Lease

Ps those yellas must be getting a respectable size now

[Member]

Thanks for clearing it up Ray.  So, as the Lake is privately owned, and the owners do not permit fishing in the lake, we won't have any reports posted here.