lake parramatta

[Nathan00734]

hey raiders just a quick question

are there fish in lake parramatta and can we fish there?

[kurtisjohnthomas]

I know its full of carp and yes I think you can fish there

[Jamie_S]

There are also a few bass in there, taken on spinner baits mostly

[Nathan00734]

I know its full of carp and yes I think you can fish there

thanks mate not really goin to eat anything from there just close for me to fish when im bored

[Nathan00734]

There are also a few bass in there, taken on spinner baits mostly

might try for bass as well for a bit of fun

[kurtisjohnthomas]

Try small shrimp imitiation lures. Or just burley up and bread and see if you can temp any rises. You will have to fight off the ducks and geese

[Nathan00734]

Try small shrimp imitiation lures. Or just burley up and bread and see if you can temp any rises. You will have to fight off the ducks and geese

thanks for the tip!!

hopefully they dont annoy me on the day

[Nathan00734]

quick question also ! with the carp do i put them back? i heard your not allowed ! well your not supposed to

[wannabefisho]

quick question also ! with the carp do i put them back? i heard your not allowed ! well your not supposed to

They make awesome mud crab baits!

[luderick -angler]

Carp ad Redfin are considered noxious pests and in no way are to be returned to the water. Carp especially are grest for crab and cray pots and also make the best tomato fertilizer!

[Nathan00734]

thanks wannabe and luderick

ill keep that in mind !

[seacow]

Carp ad Redfin are considered noxious pests and in no way are to be returned to the water. Carp especially are grest for crab and cray pots and also make the best tomato fertilizer!

My understanding is that whilst you are correct in acknowledging they are a noxious species (class 3 under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 NSW), in NSW and ACT it is up to the angler's discretion on whether they choose to kill or return a carp/redfin to the water. From memory the line from Fisheries is that anglers should - not must. Big definition in law terms really (Class 1 & 2). What is illegal is the translocation of carp to another river or waterway. Different in Victoria where anglers must kill and dispose of carp.

For my 10c - I am with luderick angler.

[roosterman]

My understanding is that whilst you are correct in acknowledging they are a noxious species (class 3 under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 NSW), in NSW and ACT it is up to the angler's discretion on whether they choose to kill or return a carp/redfin to the water. From memory the line from Fisheries is that anglers should - not must. Big definition in law terms really (Class 1 & 2). What is illegal is the translocation of carp to another river or waterway. Different in Victoria where anglers must kill and dispose of carp.

For my 10c - I am with luderick angler.

spot on mate... moving them away from waterway while alive is very expensive if caught and are best dispatched quickly and used as burly/fertiliser etc..

they are prolific breeders and each mature female has millions of eggs and the damage they do is insane......

they are fun to catch at local waterways/parks and loaf bread and corn kernals should see action pretty quickly and great for kids....

cheers....steve....

Edited August 4, 2011 by roosterman

[Nathan00734]

thanks for the info guys ! want to give it a go soon