There are many impoundments and reservoirs suitable for native fish stocking throughout NSW and over the last two decades a large number of excellent recreational fisheries have been established. 

To ensure that the best use continues to be made of publicly funded fish stocking programs, Department of Primary Industries is seeking input from people who have an interest in the State’s stocked native freshwater fisheries.

The attached draft native fish-stocking plan has been prepared for consideration by the recreational fishing community.

Fish are stocked from Government hatcheries as a service to the anglers of NSW.

Locations are selected based on recent stocking history and experience with those waters. 

The plan is also developed in accordance with the policies and guidelines set out in the Environmental Impact Statement and Fisheries Management Strategy (FMS) on fish stocking in NSW.

• Draft Native Stocking Plan 2011   99.7 KB

Please return any comments to the following address by Friday 4 November 2011.

Ben Doolan
Fisheries Management Officer (Inland)
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Locked Bag 1
NELSON BAY NSW 2315
Ph: 02 4916 3835
Fax: 02 4916 3979
Email: ben.doolan@industry.nsw.gov.au