Appendix 1 North East
Fisheries Management Paper
Appendix 1 - Proposed fish stockings - North East
USING THE TABLES
The tables present a summary of five Vic Fish Stock consultation meetings held across regional Victoria. They reflect the key outcomes from minutes recorded at each meeting that were circulated to all participants prior to finalisation. Proposals for stockings were received prior to meetings. These proposals were discussed and a final position determined by consensus. The outcome column represents the shared decision of the meeting attendees resulting from this assessment.
| Water body and location | Special management arrangements | Species | Proposed stocking number | Stocking regime | Angler submissions | Outcome | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allans Flat Dredge Hole | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 700 | Stocked twice per year | North East Angling Association request 350 rainbow trout for 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays, 5,000 golden perch, 3,000 Catfish. | Supported | Increased rainbow trout stocking numbers to 350 rainbow trout for 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays. Catfish currently not available and illegal to take in Victorian inland waters outside of Wimmera River catchment. The Victorian Fisheries Authority currently investigating potential of developing recreational catfish fisheries across Victoria in the future. Currently undertaking investigations into existence of key Victorian catfish populations, investigating any genetic concerns/issues and obtaining angler input. |
Golden perch | 5,000 | Stocked annually | Supported | Increase in golden perch stocking numbers to 5,000 golden perch, (dependent on bushfire funding). | |||
Amaroo Lake | Golden perch | 500 | Stocked annually | ||||
Anderson Lake (Chiltern) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | Drought affected | North East Angling Association request 300 rainbow trout, 500 golden perch. | Supported | Low water, not stocked with rainbow trout. Supported 300 rainbow trout for Fishing week 2010—dependant on water level. | |
Golden perch | 1,000 | Drought affected | Stocking dependant on water level. If unsuitable conditions, golden perch (500) redirected to Buffalo Lake and Sambell Lake (500). | ||||
Arboretum Dam (Euroa) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 400 | Stocked annually | |||
Banimboola Lake (Dartmouth) | Rainbow trout | 5,000 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 3,000 brown trout, 5,000 rainbow trout. | Supported | ||
Brown trout | 3,000 | Stocked annually | |||||
Bartlett Lake (Tatura) | Golden perch | 1,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Benalla Lake (Benalla) | Murray cod | 5,000 | Stocked annually | Tatong Angling Group request 500 Murray cod yearlings. | Supported | Yearling Murray cod problematic to obtain and query over survival. Murray cod fry substituted for Tatong Angling Group's yearling Murray cod request. | |
Broken Creek | |||||||
Nathalia area | Golden perch | 10,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Numurkah area | Golden perch | 5,000 | Stocked annually | see Numurkah Lake. | |||
Dip Bridge | Golden perch | 5,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Broken River | |||||||
Casey Weir | Golden perch | 10,000 | Stocked annually. | ||||
Gowangardie Weir | Golden perch | 10,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Buffalo Lake (Dandongadale) | Golden perch | 10,000 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 1,000 brown trout, 10,000 golden perch, 1,000 Murray cod. | Supported | ||
Murray cod | 1,000 | Stocked annually | TEP approved for Murray cod, but not stocked in 2009/2010. | ||||
Macquarie perch | TEP assessment for Macquarie perch- only to be stocked in Buffalo River above Buffalo Lake. Stocking dependant on fish availability. | ||||||
Brown trout | 1,000 | Stocked annually | Supported | Subject to TEP assessment. | |||
Corryong-Jerimal Creek | Murray cod | 2,500 | Stocked once every three years | Stakeholder pointed out that a mistake had been made and all the Murray cod had been stocked into the Cudgewa Creek and no Murray cod into Corryong Creek. | Stocked 2010 to make up for missed stocking in 2009. Next stocking 2012/2013. | ||
Brown trout | 500 | Single stocking | Subject to TEP assessment. One-off boost for depressed population. Discuss further stockings at 2011 Vic Fish Stock meeting. Fin clipped. | ||||
Craigmuir Lake (Mooroopna) | Golden perch | 500 | Stocked annually | ||||
Cudgewa Creek (Cudgewa) | Murray cod | 2,500 | Stocked once every three years | North East Angling Association request 2,500 Murray cod. | Supported | Cudgewa received own plus Corryong Creek allocation in 2009/2010. Next Stocking 2012/2013. | |
Cummins Reserve Lake | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 400 | Stocked twice per year | Low water and not stocked in 2009. Now has water and will be stocked pending water levels in June. 200 rainbow trout for 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays dependant on water level. | ||
Eildon Lake | Murray cod | 50,000 | Stocked annually | The Victorian Fisheries Authority proposed to stock at least 50,000 Murray cod in addition to current stockings as a one off stocking to assist Bushfire Recovery. | Supported | 128,570 Murray cod stocked in 2009/2010 which includes the 50,000 annual stocking with an additional 78,570 Murray cod funded from The Victorian Fisheries Authority's Bushfire Recovery Program. | |
Golden perch | 200,000 | Stocked annually | |||||
Rainbow trout | 10,000 | Stocked annually | |||||
Brown trout | 20,000 | Single stocking | The Victorian Fisheries Authority proposed to stock 20,000 brown trout in addition to current stockings as a one off stocking to assist Bushfire Recovery. | Supported | 20,000 brown trout as one off stocking as component of The Victorian Fisheries Authority's Bushfire Recovery Program. | ||
Eildon Pondage (Eildon) | Premier Lake | Rainbow trout | 24,020 | Pulse stocking throughout year | 5,000 rainbow trout stocked each June, July, August and September in addition to Premier Lakes stocking. | ||
Eldorado Dredge Hole | Golden perch | 500 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 500 golden perch, 1,000 catfish. | Supported | ||
Fosters Dam (Glenrowan) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 200 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 200 rainbow trout to be stocked in June for 2nd Semester School Holidays. | Supported | |
Golf Course Dam (Longwood) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 200 | Stocked annually | |||
Goulburn River | |||||||
Downstream of Eildon Pondage to Molesworth | Brown trout | 10,000 | Pulse stocking | Unaffiliated angler has sought permission to provide (purchase at his own cost) and release 5,000 brown trout fingerlings in addition to the 5,000 brown trout stocked by The Victorian Fisheries Authority. Suggests that a larger number be stocked than The Victorian Fisheries Authority's 5,000 brown trout. | Supported (in part) | Continuation of Goulburn River stocking trial (2nd year of 5 year trial). Increased stocking numbers to 10,000 brown trout per year. The Victorian Fisheries Authority to release trout. Fish stocked between downstream of Eildon pondage to Molewsorth. Stockings spread out throughout season to coincide with high use holidays/long weekends, and prior to opening of trout season. Fin-clipped. | |
Rainbow trout | 1,000 | Stocked annually | Stocked prior to trout opening (September). Fin-clipped. | ||||
Goulburn Weir to Loch Garry | Golden perch | 20,000 | Stocked annually | Supported | 20,000 golden perch below Nagambie Weir to Loch Garry. | ||
Downstream of Goulburn Weir | Murray cod | 50,000 | Stocked annually | Downstream of Murchison East to McCoy's Bridge. 25,000 Murray cod above Shepparton and 25,000 Murray cod below Shepparton. | |||
Goulburn River | Native Fish Australia have requested that trout cod be stocked into the Goulburn River in the Trawool area, Murray cod in Seymour area and Macquarie perch near Ghin Ghin area. Goulburn Broken CMA support trout cod and Macquarie perch stocking in Goulburn River (Native Fish Australia) in principle, Would welcome further discussions on the proposal, that all stocked fish are calcein marked. Native Fish Australia also requested Murray cod stocked in Seymour area. | Native Fish Australia proposal for Trout cod and Macquarie perch in this area not supported in the short term as The Victorian Fisheries Authority currently putting resources into developing recreational trout cod fishery at Lake Kerford and Macquarie perch fishery at Expedition Pass Reservoir. If Macquarie perch numbers are available, stocking in the Goulburn River may be considered in 2011. Native Fish Australia can approach DSE regarding developing conservation stocking. Murray cod stocking in Goulburn Weir/Lake Nagambie extended up to Seymour area (see Nagambie Lake River). | |||||
Greens Lake | |||||||
Golden perch | 20,000 | Stocked annually | Rochester Angling Club requests 40,000 golden perch, 20,000 Murray cod. | Not Supported | 20,000 golden perch subject to water availability. | ||
Murray cod | 10,000 | Stocked annually | 10,000 Murray cod subject to water availability. Few reports of Murray cod returns to anglers. Possible survey required. | ||||
Harrietville Dredge Hole | |||||||
Golden perch | 500 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 500 golden perch, 200 Murray cod. | ||||
Murray cod | 200 | Stocked annually | |||||
Holland's Creek (Tatong) | Brown trout | Nil | Stocked annually | Tatong Angling Group Anglers request 1,000 brown trout fingerlings, North East Angling Association request 1,000 brown trout in July. | Not Supported | Stocking deferred for this year. Concern regarding presence of suitable summer habitat for next year. Stream can have high water temperature and poor flows in summer. 12 month suspension only. Stocking of brown trout dependant on stream conditions and water quality in 2011. | |
Macquarie perch | Numbers dependent on availability | Stocked annually | Numbers to be determined from Macquarie perch working group recommendations and fish availability. | ||||
Howqua River | Mansfield Shire request action to identify fish population size and to stock to fill gaps (given suitable habitat). Mansfield Shire suggest a focus stocking and rehabilitation of the Howqua River. | The Victorian Fisheries Authority currently support stocking of Murray cod, golden perch, rainbow trout and brown trout into Eildon Lake. The Victorian Fisheries Authority proposed at least 50,000 Murray cod and 20,000 brown trout be stocked into Eildon Lake as part of The Victorian Fisheries Authority's Bushfire Recovery Program. This is in addition to the on-going stocking program. Current fish (trout) are not stocked in upper reaches of inflowing Eildon Lake tributaries. These streams are considered to support self regulating trout populations. | |||||
Hume Lake (Tallangatta) | |||||||
Golden perch | 150,000 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 150,000 golden perch, 50,000 brown trout, 10,000 rainbow trout. | Supported | |||
Brown trout | 50,000 | Stocked annually | |||||
Rainbow trout | 10,000 | Stocked annually | |||||
Kerford Lake (Beechworth) | Trout cod | 5,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Kialla Lake (Shepparton) | Golden perch | 1,500 | Stocked annually | ||||
Kiewa River (Baranduda to Dederang area) | Murray cod | 5,000 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 5,000 Murray cod fry. | Supported | Replace Murray cod yearlings with Murray cod fry and extended stocking area. 5,000 Murray cod fry distributed from lower reaches Baranduda to above Dederang. | |
King Lake (Rutherglen) | Golden perch | 1,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
King River (Cheshunt) | Brown trout | 2,500 | Stocked annually | VRFish request 2,500 brown trout. | Supported | 2,500 brown trout stocked below William Hovell Lake to Cheshunt. Fin-clipped. Assess after three years. | |
Lowanna Lake (Kialla Lakes Shepparton) | Golden perch | 500 | Stocked annually | ||||
Marysville Lake (Marysville) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 700 | Stocked annually | |||
Mitta Mitta River (Pig Point) | Murray cod | 10,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Mooroopna Rec. Reserve Lake (Mooroopna) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 200 | Stocked annually | |||
Mt Beauty Pondage (Mount Beauty) | |||||||
Brown trout | 1,000 | Stocked annually | Kiewa Valley Angling Club request a change in the timing of brown trout stocking and wanted the stocking delayed until mid-November to December. North East Angling Association opposed suggestion and do not want brown trout to be stocked later than October each year due to possibility of fish kills. | Not Supported | 1,000 brown trout stocked prior to October. | ||
Rainbow trout | 1,500 | Stocked three times per year | Kiewa Valley Angling Club requested a change in the timing of rainbow trout stocking. They suggested that stocking in mid November to early December would provide better returns to anglers. | Supported in part. See note in comments section. | 500 rainbow trout prior to Easter, 500 rainbow trout stocked prior to October and 500 rainbow trout for mid-late November release. Note: North East Angling Association do not agree with Kiewa Valley Angling Club suggestions. Previous fish kills have occurred (2 in last 10 years) and are concerned about fish kills happening again. Decision was made to stagger stocks of rainbow trout so that some are released later in November/December as requested by Kiewa Valley Angling Club. | ||
Murrindindi River (Yea) | Report received that fishing has severely declined since the fires. | Confirmation of claims required. Possible survey required. The Victorian Fisheries Authority to action as part of stock assessment process. | |||||
Nagambie Lakes (Nagambie) | |||||||
Golden perch | 200,000 | Stocked annually | Changed stocking after discussion at Vic Fish Stock meeting. Stocking area extended to include from Seymour area to Nagambie Lakes with majority to be stocked in Lake. | ||||
Murray cod | 50,000 | Stocked annually | Changed stocking after discussion at Vic Fish Stock meeting. Stocking area extended to include from Seymour area to Nagambie Lakes with majority to be stocked in Lake. | ||||
Nillahcootie Lake (Barjarg) | Golden perch | 20,000 | Stocked annually | ||||
Murray cod | 5,000 | Stocked annually | |||||
Numurkah Lake (Numurkah) | Golden perch | Temporarily off stocking list. | Changed stocking- 5,000 golden perch scheduled for Numurkah Lake now to be stocked into Broken Creek in the Numurkah area (see Broken Creek). | ||||
Ryan's Creek (Mollyulah) | Brown trout | 500 | Stocked annually | Tatong Angling Group Anglers request 500 brown trout fingerlings, North East Angling Association request 500 brown trout in July. | Supported | 500 brown trout dependant on water levels and temperature data. | |
Sambell Lake (Beechworth) | Trout cod | 5,000 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 5,000 trout cod. | Supported | ||
Golden perch | 5,000 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 2,000 golden perch. | Not Supported | Stocking maintained at 5,000 golden perch. | ||
Rainbow trout | 1,500 | Stocked twice per year | North East Angling Association request 1,000 rainbow trout 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays. | Not supported | Stocking increased- 750 rainbow trout for 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays. | ||
Seven Creeks (Euroa) | Golden perch | 5,000 | Drought affected | Not stocked 2008/2009 will stock 2009/12010 depending on water availability. Consolidating golden perch in Seven Creeks around Euroa township from Butter factory to above the weir at Euroa. | |||
Stanley Ditch Dam (Stanley) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | North East Angling Association request 1,000 rainbow trout, and 1,000 golden perch. | Supported | TEP assessment required. | |
Golden perch | 1,000 | TEP assessment required. | |||||
Sumpton Gardens (Wodonga) | Golden perch | 500 | Stocked annually | Stocking dependant on water availability. | |||
Tungamah Weir Pool | Golden perch | 2,000 | Stocked annually | Stocking dependant on water availability. | |||
Upper Sandy Creek Dam | Brown trout | 500 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 1,000 rainbow trout. | Supported | TEP require full risk assessment. Risk assessment completed and submitted (May 2010). Stocking dependant on TEP outcome. | |
Rainbow trout | 1,000 | Stocked twice per year | Awaiting outcome of TEP risk assessment. 500 rainbow trout 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays. | ||||
Victoria Lake (Shepparton) | Golden perch | 5,000 | Stocked annually | 5,000 golden perch subject to water availability and quality. Check with Shepparton Council. | |||
Murray cod | 2,000 | Stocked annually | 2,000 Murray cod. | ||||
Wodonga Racecourse (Wodonga) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | Stocked twice per year | North East Angling Association request 1,000 rainbow trout for 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays. North East Angling Association wish to develop Wodonga Racecourse Lake into a Premier recreational fishing lake. | 1,000 rainbow trout for 2nd and 3rd Semester School Holidays. Pending TEP assessment. | |
Wodonga Wetlands (Wodonga) | Family Fishing Lake | Rainbow trout | 300 | Stocked annually | North East Angling Association request 100 rainbow trout Les Stone Park and 100 rainbow trout in Yulumba Drive 2nd Semester School Holidays and other 100 rainbow trout in whichever lake performs the best for the 3rd Semester School Holidays. | 300 rainbow trout pending TEP assessment. | |
Other waters | Goulburn Broken CMA request decisions regarding stockings take into account the status of current population and health of receiving waters, Support trout cod and Macquarie perch stocking in Goulburn River (Native Fish Australia proposal) in principle, Would welcome further discussions on the proposal, that all stocked fish are calcein marked, do NOT support brown trout stocking in Holland's Creek | ||||||
Dartmouth Lake (Dartmouth) | Received request from Dartmouth Lake anglers who want trout stocked into lake as carp control. | Not Supported | Dartmouth Lake trout population is self-regulating. Investigate carp control options in future. | ||||
Small waters in bushfire affected areas | The Victorian Fisheries Authority proposed to support bushfire effected areas by stocking small waters (in/near) Bushfire affected areas. These fish are in addition to the existing stocking programs for these waters. Stockings dependant on securing Bushfire Recovery Funding. | Supported | Species and size of fish to be determined. Some waters may require TEP requirement. | ||||
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