Year Long Closure to Protect Murray Cod
Source: South Australia. Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister. Media Release.
"Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister Rory McEwen has announced moves to further protect the iconic freshwater fish species, the Murray cod. A new closed season will now come into effect from January 1, 2009 and continue until July 31 when the existing seasonal closure comes into effect. “This is on top of the current annual closed season for Murray cod from August 1 to December 31 to protect the species during their breeding season. “The new arrangements will effectively close the Murray cod fishery for all of 2009,” Mr McEwen said."