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18 April 2024

The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) is hosting a community event at Black Point, on Yorke Peninsula next week to celebrate the release of thousands of baby Snapper, known as fingerlings, into Gulf St Vincent.

12 April 2024

With school holidays imminent, recreational fishers are reminded that fishing for snapper is only allowed in the South East Fishing Zone.

8 March 2024

Two recreational fishers have been handed hefty fines totaling more than $3,000 for illegally netting, taking undersized fish and breaching the daily bag limits.

26 February 2024

Thousands of baby snapper will make Gulf St Vincent their new home this week as the second release of the year gets under way to boost depleted stocks of the species in South Australian waters.

20 February 2024

The State Government has released the Independent Cost Recovery Review Panel's reports into cost recovery for the State's commercial fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

20 December 2023

South Australian Marine Scalefish Fishery licence holders will benefit from fee relief for their licence fees as the sector enters the later stages of the Marine Scalefish Fishery (MSF) reform.

7 December 2023

An education campaign to promote better ways to safely release undersized or unintentionally caught Snapper has been launched, aimed at improving survival rates and ensuring the long-term future of the species in South Australian waters.

15 November 2023

Significant penalties have been handed out in South Australian courts in the past week to recreational fishers found guilty of breaking the law.

24 October 2023

A dedicated information hub providing a one-stop source of information relating to the Snapper Science Program and Snapper recovery has launched.

17 October 2023

In good news for anglers, Snapper catch limits will increase tomorrow for recreational (non-charter) fishers in the South East Fishery Zone following recent record recruitment events and increasing Snapper fish stocks.

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Karoonda Farm Fair and Show
05 Apr - 06 Apr

Community event – Snapper fingerling release
22 Apr, 6:30am - 7:30am

If you are a member of the media with an enquiry about the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) please contact:

pirsa.media@sa.gov.au

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Karoonda, South Australia
With over 350 exhibitors each year, Karoonda’s major event brings together:
the latest in farming and general interest products and services
the family fun of a country show.
From speed and sports shearing, a Yester Year Display, and fashion parade, there is something for everyone to enjoy – the ultimate Murraylands experience.
Buy tickets for the Karoonda Farm Fair and Show on Friday and Saturday.
Karoonda Farm Fair and Show

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Karoonda Farm Fair and Show

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Black Point boat ramp, Yorke Peninsula, SA
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) is hosting a community event at Black Point to celebrate the release of thousands of juvenile Snapper, or fingerlings, into Gulf St Vincent.
The fingerlings will be released from the boat ramp in the early morning on the first weekday of the school holidays.
Local community, schools and media are encouraged to attend.
This release forms part of the $8.8 million South Australian Government’s support package for Snapper, which will deliver close to 1 million fingerlings to SA waters by the end of 2024. Learn more about Snapper recovery.
Access to facilities and safety
To ensure safe release of the fingerlings, the boat ramp will be closed to the public between the hours of 5 am and 9 am on Monday 22 April 2024. We thank the community for their understanding.
Toilets and facilities at the release site are limited. The Black Point Caravan and Camping Ground, adjacent to the boat ramp, has toilets available for use by event goers.
An increase in visitors and road traffic to Black Point is expected for this event. Please slow down and drive carefully.
More information
Email: PIRSA.SnapperRecovery@sa.gov.au
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions acknowledges that this event takes place on the Traditional lands of the Narungga Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Yorke Peninsula Council Special Event Permit No: 013-2024.
Community event – Snapper fingerling release

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