RECFISHWEST is thrilled to report significant repair work has been done on Treen Brook, near Pemberton, to enhance freshwater fishing at the popular location.
Despite its relatively small size, the Treen has long been one of the most popular feeder streams for the Warren River for freshwater anglers, offering high quality fishing experiences for both brown and rainbow trout.
In recent years the banks of the brook had suffered from erosion and a weir near the trout farm had caused a large washout preventing movement of trout and native fish upstream.
Recfishwest awarded a $6000 grant (as part of the Recreational Fishing Initiatives Fund) to the West Australian Trout and Freshwater Angling Association (WATFAA) to undertake remedial work at Treen Brook.
This work was recently completed by a local contractor, who was able to fix the area that was causing the problem, using tree stumps to stabilise the stream bed.
Fish can now move past the washout area and with time, silt should deposit around the tree stumps reversing the erosion damage.
This is just another example of communities restoring habitat and fish environments to ensure WA’s world class fisheries continue to thrive and provide enjoyable sustainable access for all.
Fish Habitats
Recfishwest strongly supports projects and initiatives that improve our state’s fish habitats in WA and fish environments. To find out more check out our Fish Habitats article.
Artificial Reefs in WA
Artificial reefs in WA will complement Western Australia’s robust and adaptive fisheries management approach ensuring fish stocks remain sustainable. Find out more in our Artificial Reefs in WA article.
Restoring Oyster Reefs in Oyster Harbour
Sadly, like in many bays and estuaries across Australia, Oyster Harbour’s abundant oyster reefs have been lost. Check out our Restoring Oyster Reefs in Albany article to see what Recfishwest is doing to identify and restore this important fish habitat.
