Recreational fishers who have been angling to have fishing allowed on the Warren Reservoir, have had their wishes granted.
Last week the Minister for Water and Environment Ian Hunter announced on site, that the Warren Reservoir in the Barossa Valley has been upgraded and opened up to canoes and kayaks.
The Member for Light, Tony Piccolo who attended the official announcement, said the reservoir now has improved road access, upgrades to car parking and visitor amenities.
“The angler experience has been enhanced with increased shore-based recreational fishing access, as well as kayak and canoe on-water access.
“A grant of $73,000 was provided to RecFish SA from the South Australian Recreational Fishing Grants Programme to stock the Warren Reservoir with Murray Cod, Golden and Silver Perch,” Mr Piccolo said.
RecFish SA Executive Director, and Willaston resident, Mr Danny Simpson said the expansion of the successful Warren Reservoir fishery is a great step forward and for the first time kayaks and canoes will be able to be used for fishing.
“Freshwater fishing is extremely popular in Australia and we expect that these reservoirs will attract interest from fishers across the country,” said Mr Simpson.
Mr Piccolo said the State Government supports the opening of recreational fishing access at offline reservoirs where appropriate.
Barossa Council Mayor Bob Sloane said the investment in new infrastructure for the Warren Reservoir will deliver positive tourism and economic outcomes for the region.
“Council has contributed significant funds in partnership with the State and Commonwealth Governments to achieve these infrastructure improvements,” Mayor Sloane said.
“The expansion of fishing facilities, in addition to on-water access for kayaks and canoes, will make the Warren Reservoir a recreational tourism attraction in its own right,” he said.
A RecFish SA permit is required to fish at reservoirs and more information can be found at https://recfishsa.org.au/reservoir-fishing/