22/09/2014
RecFish SA welcomes this practical development, which will result in better flexibility for anglers who fish seasonally. Yesterday, (21/09/14) RecFish SA joined the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Stephen Mullighan as he launched the SA Government’s new policy for optional 6 month boat registration, at West Beach.
RecFish SA Deputy Chair, Ian Fitzgerald said "RecFish SA welcomes the 6 month boat registration option for boats up to 7 meters.
“The great majority of boats registered in South Australia, some 50,000 of them, are used for recreational fishing.
“This change will provide those recreational fishers who do not fish during winter, with a money saving option in their off season.
“RecFish SA is currently negotiating with the Government for the future use of boats on offline reservoirs, which have already been negotiated to be opened to recreational fishing in the near future. These include the Warren, Bundaleer, Baroota and Tod dams, which are all located in regional South Australian communities.
“We also look forward to a further positive announcement from the Minister about boating access on the 9600 hectare, Lake Bonney South East, near Milllicent, in 2016." he said.
RecFish SA will continue to strive to improve boating facilities and opportunities for recreational fishers in South Australia. For more information about the roll out of reservoir fishing in 4 new dams, and for permits to fish the Warren Reservoir, visit www.recfishsa.com.au
Media Contact: RecFish SA Communications Manager, David Ciaravolo,
Phone: 0400 774 447 or Email: david.ciaravolo@gmail.com
RecFish SA is South Australia’s Peak Representative Body for Recreational Fishers
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