TROUT SPAWNING STREAM RULES NOW IN PLACE IN THREDBO AND EUCUMBENE RIVERS

Recreational fshers are reminded that the annual trout fshing spawning stream rules commence from Monday 1 May 2023 in the region’s two declared spawning streams.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Deputy Director General Fisheries, Sean Sloan said the annual trout spawning stream fshing rules apply to the Thredbo River and its tributaries and the Eucumbene River and its tributaries (upstream of the backed-up waters of Lake Eucumbene and including Providence Portal).

“While this is a great opportunity to target trophy trout in the Thredbo and Eucumbene rivers, there are some special rules in place to provide protection for spawning trout,” Mr Sloan said.

“A minimum size limit of 50cm, daily bag limit of one and possession