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About the Faust Dam Fish Stocking Association.
Who are the Faust Dam Fish Stocking Association? Faust Dam Fish Stocking Assoc. is an association of
recreational fishermen and other persons who are concerned about the depletion
of fish stocks in the Whitsunday region, especially freshwater. Faust Dam Fish
Stocking Assoc. is not a fishing club but an association committed to the enhancement
of recreational fishing & operates in conjunction with similar stocking groups
throughout Queensland.
Faust Dam Fish Stocking Association aims to: Stock Lake Proserpine created by dam construction in
1990 and turn it into a viable recreational fishery in the Whitsunday region.
Replenish fish stocks in depleted freshwater Dams in the Whitsunday region so
the average angler can catch a fish in any given day of the year. Ensure recreational
anglers have access to waters stocked with angling species in the Whitsunday region.
To protect, preserve & enhance freshwater fisheries habitat in the Whitsunday
region. To promote responsible recreational fishing & the wise use of the
resources & to educate others to adopt the same attitude. Consult & liaise
with all levels of governments & their departments on matters relating to
fish stocks in the Whitsunday region.
Funding: Faust Dam Fish Stocking Assoc. funding comes from membership
fees, donations from various businesses, Whitsunday Shire Council, DPI’s recreational
fishing enhancement program, Tackle shops and the stocked impoundment permit scheme.
Benefits: By providing a viable freshwater fishery, there will
be a reduction in the impact on the saltwater fishery allowing this resource to
return to a sustainable level. Businesses, such as tourism & hospitality will
benefit from the creation of the freshwater fishery as will the general population.
People will visit the area for a better fishing experience. Our Members can devote
as much time or as little time as they wish to the activities of The Faust Dam
Fish Stocking Assoc.. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at
the Proserpine Ex-services club at 7.00pm.
Everyone welcome.
Some of the activities you can become involved in are: Catching of broodstock (fishing), Fish stocking surveys
in our waterways, Releasing fingerlings, Displays at Expo's, Fish stocking conferences,
Fish rescues. It must be noted as this is a volunteer organization, expenses incurred
in travel & at conferences is your responsibility.
