July saw the completion of the 2021-22 stocking season which resulted in more than 5.3 million fish released across NSW. Our DPI Narrandera Fisheries Centre produced and released a record 1.26 million Murray cod along with Golden Perch, Silver Perch and the endangered Trout Cod during the successful season. Other species produced and released by DPI hatcheries included Australian Bass, Mulloway and Dusky Flathead at Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, various trout and salmonid species at the Gaden and Dutton Trout Hatcheries (Jindabyne and Ebor) as well as a number of threatened species – including the iconic eastern freshwater cod – at the Grafton Fish Hatchery.
This past season also saw community groups and organisations participate in the popular Dollar for Dollar Native Fish stocking program with Murray Cod, Golden Perch and Australian Bass released as part of this program.
The 2022-23 season has recently commenced with broodstock collection and stocking already underway.
These ongoing stocking events not only maintain and enhance the State’s recreational fisheries, but also benefit communities through tourism and economic opportunities. DPI’s freshwater and marine stocking programs are great examples of your recreational fishing fees at work!
