Palmerston residents ready to wet a line as new barra released into lakes

GET your tackle out Palmo residents. Bucketloads of barra have just been released into a number of the city’s lakes

Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Paul Kirby with one of the barra set to be released into the Palmerston lakes. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

• NT fishos keen to cash in on expanded Million Dollar Fish comp
• Fishing gods shine on Jethro

BUCKETLOADS of barra have been released across a number of Palmerston lakes for residents to continue wetting a line.

This week 100 barramundi were released as part of an NT Government initiative to support recreational fishing, tourism and local businesses.

MORE BUSINESS NEWS

Darwin airport ‘primed and ready’ to take in international arrivals

Final investment decision for stalled billion-dollar prawn farm

45 local jobs created with Australia’s first Gamba Army

The barra, which were bred locally at the Darwin Aquaculture Centre average about 45cm in size.

Get your tackle out. Bucketloads of barra have just been released across a number of Palmerston lakes. Picture: Marc McCormack

All Palmerston lakes have a strict catch and release policy, and anglers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with how to carefully release fish back into the water.

Minister for Recreational Fishing Paul Kirby said fresh barra were the perfect way to encourage beginner anglers and give experienced fishos a challenge.

LIMITED TIME: New NT News subscription offer: $1 a week for the first 12 weeks

“It is estimated that recreational fishing brings in around $80 million into the Territory economy each and every year – making it not only a great activity for families, but a significant economic driver,” he said.

Follow @raphsaroukos

Originally published as Palmerston residents ready to wet a line as new barra released into lakes