Articles for Recreational Fishing

Proposal on anvil for recreational fishing spot at Shamirpet lake in Hyderabad
1 week, 4 days ago

Proposal on anvil for recreational fishing spot at Shamirpet lake in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The Telangana Fisheries department is working on a proposal to establish a recreational fishing spot with an outlay of ₹2 crore at Shamirpet lake, a popular hangout location for people in and around Hyderabad. According to a press release, a decision to prepare a Detailed Project Report for the project was taken at a coordination meeting held by Sabyasachi Ghosh, …

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Sand flathead feasibility study looks to boost declining population numbers in Tasmanian waters
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sand flathead feasibility study looks to boost declining population numbers in Tasmanian waters

ABC  

A breeding program is being considered to help restore the diminished population of Tasmania's favourite recreationally caught fish. "The feasibility study is looking at a whole range of parameters around the biology of flathead, things like what's the best size to actually put them back into the water," Professor Tracey said. New limits for sand flathead fishing Photo shows Sand …

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SA anglers question fishing industry priorities as popular species' numbers reviewed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SA anglers question fishing industry priorities as popular species' numbers reviewed

ABC  

South Australia's peak recreational fishing body says anglers are being unfairly blamed for dropping numbers of popular fish species. Primary Industries and Regions SA is reviewing the allocations for the commercial sector and bag and boat limits for recreational fishing for King George whiting, bream, garfish and sand crabs in the state's waters. "Recfish SA had fought hard to get …

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NT to phase out commercial gillnet fishing, casting uncertainty over barramundi industry
6 months ago

NT to phase out commercial gillnet fishing, casting uncertainty over barramundi industry

ABC  

In short: Territory Labor and the CLP have committed to phasing out commercial gillnet fishing for barramundi across the NT. Commercial gillnet fishing for barramundi will be phased out across the Northern Territory from August after both of the territory's major parties announced their support for an end to the practice. The NT's Labor government on Tuesday announced it would …

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Expansion of 'green' zones in Great Sandy Marine Park to promote biodiversity
1 year, 5 months ago

Expansion of 'green' zones in Great Sandy Marine Park to promote biodiversity

ABC  

Queensland Seafood Industry Association CEO David Bobbermen says zoning changes in the Great Sandy Marine Park will force multi-generational commercial fishing businesses out of the water. Key points: "Green" zones in the Great Sandy Marine Park will increase from 3.9 per cent to 12.8 per cent The government says it will fund a targeted compensation package for impacted businesses The …

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