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BHP Fishing Classic
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POSTER FOR THE 2012 FISHING CLASSIC If you would like to purchase one of the Richmond Fish Stocking Associations new shirts please contact Megan Hussey. . For more information or questions contact Megan on 0427 619 264 or email meganh@richmond.qld.gov.au. Children - $30 Adults - $35
DATE CLAIMER FOR 2012 - FISHING CLASSIC - MARCH 17 AND 18
The Richmond fish stocking association was formed after Lake Fred Tritton was officially open in May 2004, following a community meeting held on Monday the 4th October 2004. at this meeting there were 10 people in attendance and these formed the first committee. The role of the Richmond Fish Stocking Association includes:
Lake Fred Tritton is a put, grow and take fishery, put grow and take fisheries are created in impoundments where most native sport fish cannot breed. The primary purpose of impoundment stocking is to create or enhance recreational fishing opportunities, and thereby contribute to the local recreational opportunities and tourist related income. The main species used in put grow and take fisheries in North Queensland are Barramundi and Sooty Grunter, both are stocked in Lake Fred Tritton. Since stocking has started the overnight of tourist stays per night have increased from an average of 1 night per stay to an average 3 night stay, the local caravan park over looks lake Fred Tritton so it is well patronised for this reason. Winners for the 2011 Richmond Annual Fishing Classic – 19th & 20th March Adults Barra – George Fortune from Mt Isa weighing in at 6.150kg and 84.5cm Adults Sleepy Cod – Jason Ievers weighing in at 1.105kg Junior Sleepy Cod – Darcy Russell weighing in at .875g Adults Sooty Grunter – Paul Wilkes weighing in at .895g Junior Archer Fish – Lochlan Corrigan from Hughenden weighing in at .115g Adults Yellowfin – Trish Hudspith weighing in at .380g Junior Yellowfin – Meg Alloway weighing in at .250g Junior Spangled Perch – Darcy Russell weighing in at .170g Junior Forktail Catfish – Lochlan Corrigan weighing in at .795g CLICK HERE to read the full report Photo 1 - George Fortune - Adult winner of the largest barra Photo 2 - Michael Henry Photo 3 - Connor Smith Photo 4 - Fishing at Lake Fred Tritton Photo 5 - BHP Billiton Cannington Rep Marty Rogerson, Fish Stocking Assoc President Ben Smith and George Fortune Please click HERE to view the photos of the April 18, 2011 restocking of the lake
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