Three Point Plan to Protect Recreational Fishing
Source: Northern Territory. Minister for Fisheries. Media Release
"The Territory Government has unveiled a three point plan to protect fishing in Bynoe Harbour, Finniss River and Fog Bay. Fisheries Minister, Kon Vatskalis, said the strategy will provide clear direction and certainty for the industry.
3 Point Plan
· A 28 day public consultation about the proposed closures of Bynoe Harbour and Finniss River taking in part of Fog Bay to commercial barramundi fishing;
· On consideration of public submissions a decision will be made on the permanent closure lines to commercial barramundi fishing;
· Barramundi Fishery Advisory Group to report back in 12 months on permanent commercial fishing closures, including the rest of Fog Bay.
“This Government is working hard to deliver real results and make fishing in the Territory even better,” Mr Vatskalis said. “The buy-back of commercial fishing licences for the benefit of recreational anglers is an important election commitment."