New Sportfshing Opportunities at Porters Creek Dam

A new catch and release sportfshery at Porters Creek Dam near Milton on the NSW South Coast is expected to become a popular destination for local and visiting anglers.

NSW DPI Fisheries Deputy Director General Sean Sloan said that the new fshery is the result of close work between the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Shoalhaven City Council.

“This is a new and exciting fshing catch and release location where anglers can target native Australian Bass,” Mr Sloan said.

“This new catch and release sportfshery has opened just in time for the Australian Bass season opening on 1 September. these iconic sportfsh.

“The work by DPI and Shoalhaven City Council provide opportunities that can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

Shoalhaven City Council to maintain and promote fshing access at the dam.

“The dam will be managed in collaboration with the council as a catch and release fy and lure only fshery, that is, no bait fshing allowed,” Mr Sloan said.

“New signage will also that the public is aware of these changes.

“DPI Fisheries Offcers will also be patrolling the area to ensure that these rules are being followed.”

“Stocking of juvenile Australian Bass in the dam has previously been undertaken by NSW DPI with assistance from the Shoalhaven Council.

“This work is part of the Native Fish Stocking program and has successfully established a productive fshery for to create a new fshery at Porters Creek Dam will

Mr Sloan said DPI will continue to work with be installed at Porters Creek Dam to ensure

DPI’s fsh stocking and access programs are supported with funds from the Recreational Fishing Trust and is a great example of fshing licence fees being re-invested back into improving recreational fshing.

The public is encouraged to report illegal or suspected illegal fshing activity to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or report online via the form at: https://fal. cn/3gJWh