Since 1971, the Kyogle Fishing Club has successfully worked with NSW Government Departments in restocking Toonumbar Dam for recreational fishing activities.
Fish stocking involves producing fish fry or fingerlings and releasing them in the dam. Fish stocking can provide many benefits including creating new fishers and/or augmenting existing ones.
Fish stocking is recognised for it importance to the community in terms of providing quality recreational fishing, conservation outcomes and employment opportunities.
The historical records from 1971 have been digitised. Our records identify that Kyogle Fishing Club (and various government departments) have put over 543,790 fingerlings into the Toonumbar Dam for recreational Fishing.