The Central Acclimatisation Society  Incorporated (CAS) has statutory responsibilities and functions under to the Fisheries Act 1935. Each year the Society’s volunteers stock streams in the region with brown and rainbow trout fry provided by NSW DPI Fisheries. Although trout are an introduced species, they have considerable value economically and for recreation.

The Society also stocks streams with native fish provided under NSW DPI Fisheries dollar for dollar scheme. In addition to working on stocking programmes, the Society has been engaged rehabilitation of fish habitat, and supporting the recovery programmes for the trout cod and macquarie perch.

CAS has a large membership of recreational anglers residing throughout the Central West of NSW, with branches in Mudgee, Sofala, Bathurst, Blayney, Cowra, Canowindra, Burraga, Oberon, Wallerawang and Lithgow, and individual members residing in Sydney.

New members are welcome.

 

TCD Fish Release