Increasing fish habitat for river blackfish in the Tullaroop Catchment
Spawning habitat for blackfish in Tullaroop and Birch’s creeks has been improved thanks to your recreational fishing licence fees and the North Central CMA.
Large tree trunks and root balls were modified and installed into the creeks, between Newlyn and Tullaroop reservoirs. Blackfish lay their eggs on hard, clean surfaces, which make these natural structures ideal. Custom hidey-holes were cut into the trees, which were secured to prevent dislodging during high flows.