- Crisafulli Government is adding three more dams to Queensland's Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme.
- The Scheme is celebrating its 25th birthday with a statewide fishing competition during the September school holidays.
- Crisafulli Government supports recreational fishing, local communities and regional tourism by expanding fishing locations.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering more places to cast a line by expanding a program responsible for maintaining healthy fish populations in dams that permit recreational fishing.
Mount Morgan No. 7 Dam, Paradise Dam and Enoggera Dam are set to join 63 impoundments across Queensland as part of the state's inland fishing permit scheme, the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS).
The three dams will be stocked in early 2026 with several different varieties of fish including:
- Mount Morgan: Golden Perch, Saratoga and Eel Tailed Catfish
- Paradise Dam: Bass and Barramundi
- Enoggera: Bass and they are trialling Jungle Perch
The scheme started in 2000 with 25 dams and is a major part of Queensland's $2.5 billion recreational fishing industry.
To celebrate 25 years of the Scheme, the ultimate SIPS 25 Fishing Competition will runs from 20 September to 6 October.
More than $30,000 in prize money will be awarded across three main categories:
- Most fish caught across Queensland's five regions;
- Longest 'hero' fish, including junior and senior prizes; and
- Australian bass challenge for the angler who records the most Australian Bass over 50cm.
The funds from the sale of SIPS permits, covers the management of the scheme, as well as stocking the impoundments and supporting regional aquaculture businesses that supply fingerlings.
SIPS relies on the hard work of volunteer fish-stocking groups, stock impoundments across Queensland guaranteeing year-round recreational fishing.
After a decade of decline under Labor, Queensland's recreational fishers can feel confident that they have a Government that has their back.
Labor planned to cut fisheries science, but the Crisafulli Government delivered $13 million in the Budget for scientific capability, securing the jobs of 38 public servants.
Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett said the Crisafulli Government was delivering for recreational fishers and local communities with the expansion of the Scheme.
"In the last year 3.2 million fingerlings including barramundi, Australian bass, golden perch, silver perch and Murray cod have been released by volunteer stocking groups," Minister Perrett said.
"For a quarter of a century the Scheme has delivered fishing, economic and tourism benefits across Queensland.
"The new impoundments offer unique fishing opportunities that will add diversity and value to the scheme, encouraging participation across more regions.
"There's still time for Queenslanders to celebrate the scheme this September school holiday and take part in our statewide fishing competition."
