Recreational fishers are reminded that the annual trout fishing spawning stream rules commenced yesterday in the Snowy region’s two declared spawning streams.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Program Leader Fish Stocking & Enhancement Operations, Jim Harnwell, said the annual trout spawning stream fishing rules apply to the Thredbo River and its tributaries and the Eucumbene River and its tributaries (upstream of the backed-up waters of Lake Eucumbene and including Providence Portal).
“While this is a great opportunity to target trophy trout in those rivers, there are some special rules in place to provide protection for spawning trout,” Mr Harnwell said.
“A minimum size limit of 50cms, daily bag limit of one and possession limit of two trout applies to the Thredbo and Eucumbene rivers from Tuesday this week through to the end of the King’s Birthday long weekend on Monday, June 10, 2024.”
Mr Harnwell said fishers can only use one rod and line at a time, rigged with up to two artificial flies or lures and they can possess up to three rods, rigged with artificial flies or lures; however the use and possession of handlines is not permitted.
This article appeared in the Corryong Courier, 2 May 2024.
