Community & Business
12 April, 2024
Big money for big catches
THOUSANDS of dollars are up for grabs for people lucky enough to catch one of the 20 tagged fish released into Lake Tinaroo Dam as part of the 2024 Fish N SIPS competition.
The State-wide competition involves seven dams which are stocked with the tagged fish. The first fish to be caught in one of the dams, and accurately reported to InfoFish, is worth $20,000 to the lucky angler, with the second one caught at the same dam worth $10,000, the third $5000, and the amounts reduce each time a fish is caught.
Last year, at least five anglers were able to claim a prize from catching fish at Lake Tinaroo Dam, and going through a specific process to report the catch to InfoFish.
Anyone catching one of the tagged fish must first call 1800 077 001 to report their catch.
They then must take several photos of the fish and themselves, a close-up photo of the InfoFish tag to verify the tag number, and one with a ruler. They must then remove the tag from the fish and post it to InfoFish for final verification before the prizemoney can be awarded.
Tagged fish must be caught and reported by 30 November to be eligible.
Before anglers try their luck, they must acquire a Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) to fish with a line in the dam.
SIPS permits are available for purchase online, through the QLD Fishing 2.0 smartphone app, at Australia Post outlets throughout Queensland or by phoning 1300 575 359.
To find out more about the competition, go to visit www.daf.qld.gov.au/news-media/campaigns/fish-n-sips-tagged-fish-competition
