FFSAQ supports the concept of the user pays Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) scheme and work towards its incorporation into an “All waters licence”.

 FFSAQ opposes any form of commercial harvesting of freshwater species.

FFSAQ opposes any form of aquaculture in freshwater streams or impoundments.

FFSAQ expects a commitment by Government to adequately staff and fund the implementation of the Exotic Pest Fish Strategy.

FFSAQ believes that all manmade barriers that impact on fish migration should be fitted with fish passage devices.

FFSAQ believes that all barriers on waterways that no longer serve any useful purpose should be dismantled.

FFSAQ will not accept any unwarranted loss of public access to recreational fishing areas, including National Parks.

FFSAQ supports legislation to adopt minimum water storage levels for all impoundments. The determination of such levels must include community consultation.

FFSAQ supports increased levels of research into all aspects of freshwater fisheries.

FFSAQ supports an increase in funding and staffing levels for surveillance and enforcement of the freshwater fishery.

FFSAQ opposes the construction of any new impoundments that does not adequately address the subsequent environmental impacts on the fishery.

FFSAQ supports an increase in the monitoring of all stocked waters.

FFSAQ supports the concept that bag and size limits are acceptable controls to sustainably maintain the freshwater fishery.            

FFSAQ endorses the current Translocation Policy ---- click here (this will take to the DAF site when clicked on the Website) 

 FFSAQ supports the research and development of new species for stocking.

FFSAQ is committed to the conservation of all native aquatic life.

FFSAQ expects an appropriate return of RUF monies to the freshwater fishery.

FFSAQ supports the protection and rehabilitation of freshwater stream riparian zones.       

FFSAQ supports the declaration of Freshwater Fish Habitat areas.

FFSAQ opposes unsustainable water harvesting on all streams.

FFSAQ opposes a”permit fee” for stocking groups to run fishing competitions.

FFSAQ believes that environmental flows must be maintained on all streams.         

FFSAQ supports and highly recommends thermal pollution control on impoundment releases.

FFSAQ continues to support the current policy of all SIP funds going directly to the purchase of fingerlings or some other associated stocking activity.