VOLUME 19 - ISSUE 5
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27 MARCH - 10 APRIL 2024
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As part of the fingerling release children were given an opportunity to release some fingerlings. The majority of the fingerlings were released around the fingerling rock reef.
FINGERLINGS RELEASED INTO NO 7 DAM About 70 adults and children witnessed the first fingerling release in six years on Sunday, 24 March at the No. 7 Dam.
The Fingerling Restocking program was funded by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD]and the Member for Mirani, Mr Stephen Andrew. Restocking has not been possible
for the past six years due to low dam levels and the lack of sufficient rainfalls in the area to fill.
opportunities for anglers to reap the rewards in about 18 months time when they mature.
However, this all changed over the Christmas-New Year period when the dam filled and overflowed.
MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said he considered the day a success.
The 8200 (approx) Golden Perch fingerlings may not all reach adult size, but those that do, will go a long way to providing ample
“Hopefully, in the not-too distant future there will be anglers on the water throwing in the line,” he said. Continued on Page 4