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07 Jan 2015
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) fisheries officers are reminding the public that illegal fishing will not be tolerated, following the seizure of a cast net and 71 prohibited size fish in Tuggerah Lakes at The Entrance late last year.
DPI Acting Director Fisheries Compliance, Patrick Tully, said three men have been apprehended and face four separate charges, each with a maximum penalty of $22,000 or six months imprisonment or both for a first offence, and double these maximums for second and subsequent offences.
"This operation resulted in the seizure of 254 fish, of which 71 fish were of prohibited size, and fish species bag limits were exceeded on four separate occasions by a total of 94 fish," Mr Tully said.
"A cast net designed to capture fish was also seized, which in this instance had been tied off between the first and second bridge pylons, killing all marine life caught in the net.
"Recreational fishers are reminded that the use of cast nets is prohibited in NSW waters because of their potential to deplete fish stocks and take large quantities of prohibited size fish."
The three men from Lakemba, NSW now face four separate charges including possessing prohibited size fish, exceeding bag limits, the unlawful use of a net and possessing illegally taken fish.
Mr Tully said illegal fishing activity will not be tolerated within NSW waters.
"The Entrance channel at Tuggerah Lakes is an important marine estuarine ecosystem providing vital habitat crucial for the reproductive cycle of fish stocks," Mr Tully said.
"The use of cast nets and the taking of prohibited sized fish from the aquatic environment places severe pressure on the ability of important fish species to reach breeding size and replenish stocks.
"People engaging in this type of illegal fishing activity are warned that DPI fisheries officers regularly patrol waters in the Central Coast region any day of the week and at any time of the day or night.
"Anyone found to be involved in illegal fishing can expect to be apprehended and prosecuted."
The public is encouraged to report illegal or suspected fishing activities to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or your local DPI Fisheries office.
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