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57 ■■ Report suspected pests and unexplained mortality events in fish and shellfish. Contact your local fisheries office or contact NSW DPI on 02 4916 3877 (recorded 24 hour service); email aquatic.pests@dpi.nsw. gov.au or online at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ biosecurity. ■■ If you are able to keep samples, keep them cool but do not freeze them. NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide Pests and diseases Carp (European Carp) European Carp are a large freshwater fish native to central Asia. Introductions in many countries have helped make European Carp the most widely distributed freshwater fish in the world. They are extensively farmed in Europe, Asia and the Middle East and are a popular angling fish in Europe. European Carp are very versatile and can live in a great variety of habitats including highly degraded waters. Over the past 30 years Carp have spread across most of south-eastern Australia and are now the most abundant freshwater fish in some areas, including most of the Murray-Darling Basin and are thought to have contributed to the degradation of our natural aquatic ecosystems. Carp are a popular sport species in Europe, however as they are a pest in NSW recreational fishers are encouraged to retain and utilise landed Carp rather than return them live to the water. Fish retained should be dispatched humanely. Redfin (English Perch) Redfin Perch is a medium sized freshwater fish native to northern Europe which was introduced to Australia in the 1860s for its angling qualities and is now widespread across much of NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, south-eastern South Australia and the southwestern corner of Western Australia. They can be identified by their bright red lower fins and tail. Redfin are voracious predators of native fish and invertebrates and can adversely affect native species such as Macquarie Perch by carrying Epizootic Haematopoetic Necrosis (EHN) virus. Redfin can also out-compete other species in enclosed water bodies. Redfin are a notifiable species and it is illegal to be in possession of live Redfin in NSW. If anglers are retaining caught Redfin the fish must be stored dead (e.g. on ice in an esky). It is also illegal to use live or dead Redfin as bait in NSW. The latest disease to infect Australian seafood is white spot disease of Prawns, also known as infection with White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV). WSSV is a highly contagious viral disease of prawns that causes high rates of mortality in affected stock. Other crustaceans can be carriers of the virus, but are rarely impacted by the disease. Freezing prawns does not kill the virus, however cooking prawns does. WSSV poses no threat to human health or food safety. This disease has been detected in some imported uncooked product. Prawns purchased from supermarkets or food outlets could spread WSSV. Fishers are being encouraged to play a role to ensure NSW remains free of White Spot.
There are three things communities should know: 1. NSW seafood remains safe to consume. 2. Do not use prawns intended for human consumption as bait in any NSW waters. 3. Obey the current ban on importation of prawns, nippers, yabbies and other crustaceans or marine worms to prevent White Spot Disease being introduced into NSW. For more information on WSSV visit: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/pests-diseases/ animal-health/aquaculture/white-spotdisease. Fish kills A fish kill is defined as any sudden and unexpected mass mortality of wild or cultured fish. Fish kills are often very visible events which cause considerable interest and concern to the public and the media because they are often perceived to be the result of pollution or contamination of waters. In fact, there are many and varied causes of fish kills and a large proportion are due to natural events. Fish kills in the wild should be reported to your local NSW DPI fisheries office, or the NSW DPI Fishers Watch Phoneline 1800 043 536. If the fish kill is due to a suspected pollution event contact the Environmental Protection Authority on 131 555. If possible it is useful to provide the following information when reporting fish kills: ■■ Name of waterway (e.g. lake, river, creek) and catchment. ■■ Precise location in waterway (name nearby roads or other landmarks). ■■ Area affected by the kill (e.g. estimated length of waterway in metres or area hectares). ■■ Numbers and species of fish affected (e.g. 10s, 100s, 1,000s). ■■ Condition and location of fish (e.g. dead, dying, gasping, on waters edge, floating in waterway, on bottom of waterway). ■■ Size of fish (estimate in centimetres) and if sizes vary or are all the same size. ■■ Type of habitat (e.g. marine, estuary, freshwater). ■■ Weather conditions prior to kill (e.g. temperature, wet or dry, windy). ■■ Date and time when kill first observed. ■■ Any other general observations (odours, look and colour of the water, any wildlife affected e.g. birds, frogs etc.). ■■ Suspected cause (if possible to identify). Don’t forget to leave your name and contact details so an investigating officer can contact you again if required. Water weeds Water weeds are invasive plants that threaten the environmental, economic and recreational value of waterways. They grow rapidly and spread by seed and fragments, quickly infesting rivers, lakes, wetlands and irrigation channels. Water weeds can form large floating mats, dense underwater thickets or stands along the bank. They can deplete oxygen levels, reduce sunlight, block water pumps and restrict boat navigation. Four weeds of concern in NSW are Salvinia, Cabomba, Alligator Weed and Water Hyacinth. Water weeds are commonly spread by people. Plant fragments attach to nets, traps and boat trailers. They can survive considerable time out of water. 58 Pests and diseases NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide
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3 Where do my fishing fees go? Wher
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Page 18 and 19: 13 How to use circle hooks Circle h
Page 20 and 21: 15 Converting fish lengths to weigh
Page 22 and 23: 17 Fishing safely/safe boating NSW
Page 24 and 25: 19 Food safety ‘Red alert’ alga
Page 26 and 27: 21 Double uni knot for joining line
Page 28 and 29: 23 Bubble floats ■■Bubble float
Page 30 and 31: 25 Common baits ■■ Dragon Fly l
Page 32 and 33: 27 Fish identification and measurem
Page 34 and 35: 29 How to measure the legal length
Page 36 and 37: 31 Murray Cod NSW Recreational Fres
Page 38 and 39: 33 Summary of permitted lines and h
Page 40 and 41: 35 Only one rod and line 3 permitte
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Page 46 and 47: 41 Summary table of bag limits, siz
Page 48 and 49: 43 Listed dams Dams where Silver Pe
Page 50 and 51: 45 Key to trout waters Trout waters
Page 52 and 53: 47 3 Carters Brook Upstream from St
Page 54 and 55: 49 4 Lake Canobolas NSW Recreationa
Page 56 and 57: 51 3 Snowy River Upstream of Victor
Page 58 and 59: 53 Threatened and protected species
Page 60 and 61: 55 Conserving our biodiversity - aq
Page 64 and 65: 59 You can help prevent further spr
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Page 70 and 71: 65 Mehi River - Moree Weir All fish
Page 72 and 73: 67 Murrumbidgee River - Yanco Creek
Page 74 and 75: 69 Fisheries officers NSW Recreatio
Page 76 and 77: 71 Coastal offices NSW Recreational
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