Gone fishin’ Sit back and relax as the Murweh Shire boasts some fantastic fishing opportunities.
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ith the Warrego and Ward Rivers on our doorstep plus an abundant restocking program by the local fishing club continuing to protect this important river system, you are in for a bite or two and hopefully a goodsized catch. The Warrego River is one of the few rivers where silver perch continue to breed naturally.
NATIVE FISH
Silver Perch (Black Bream) No take species in the Warrego and Paroo Rivers. Blue Claw Yabby No size limit Possession limit: 100 from their natural range Females carrying eggs must be released safely back into the water.
Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) Size limit: 30 cm Possession limit: 10 Murray Cod Minimum size: 60 cm Possession limit: 2 Closed Season: 1 August to 31 October Eel-Tailed Catfish Size limit: 35 cm Possession limit: 5 Spangled Perch (Bobby) No size limit Possession limit: 20 28
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NOXIOUS FISH European Carp All noxious fish if caught must be killed immediately and not returned to the water. You cannot keep, hatch, rear, sell, consign or place in any container. Why? Noxious fish compete with native species and gradually reduce their habitat and affect numbers.
