The Murray-Darling Basin Commission has a Fish Management Plan in place that

• Coordinates the construction of engineering works such as fishways to help migratory species

• Encourages river management procedures to recreate traditional breeding environments where possible;

• Protects habitat by measures such as restricting desnagging and protecting or planting riparian buffer zones

• Encourages breeding program, the standardisation of fishing rules between States, and the introduction of new protective legislation and controls to restrict fishing during spawning seasons.

PEST FISH STRATEGY

Invasive pest fish (carp, redfin, tilapia, gambusia, weather loach, etc) within the Murray-Darling Basin are a problem. The Murray Darling Association’s National Carp Task Force has provided a proven model of partnership, community participation and action to address these fish.

The Murray Darling Association is refocussing the Carp Task Force and developing an Action Plan to ensure participation by Local Government    and the community in managing invasive pest fish within the Murray-Darling Basin through a community, researcher and government partnership. The plan will coordinate with state and federal efforts to avoid duplication. The project will identify key issues and opportunities for management of pest fish and how their management will support integrated catchment management in the Basin

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How can you help to stop carp spreading?

Do not use live carp as bait

By using any live fish for bait is inhumane. Using carp, which may escape and establish, colud mean you will be catching nothing but carp in your favourite fishing hole!

Avoid the spread of carp eggs

Ensure your boat/trailer and other equipment is free of weeds and other material before moving to a new area.

Do not release unwanted aquarium fish into water ways

Unwanted fish, particularly goldfish that are related to carp, can become a nuisance in our natural environment