Bream closed season starts 1 September
Thursday 21 August, 2008
Fishers are reminded of the upcoming closed season for bream fishing in the Onkaparinga River, upstream of the Main South Road Bridge, which commences on Monday 1 September and continues until Sunday 30 November inclusive.
PIRSA Fisheries Executive Director, Mr Will Zacharin said the annual closure was put in place to protect bream during their important breeding season.
“Restricting and preventing fishing activities that target fish during breeding seasons in particular areas is a common fisheries management tool designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the stocks,” Mr Zacharin said.
“New signs, reminding fishers of the closed season have been installed at key fishing locations along the River and Fisheries Officers will conduct regular patrols of the area.”
Any bream caught within the closed area and during the closed season must be returned to the water immediately.
