What do you do with the Tilapia and Carp?

[viperon1982]

I actually posted a reply regarding this on the "Lions Australia Kids Comp Kurwongbah" thread but thought I'd start a new one instead.

I know by law, we're supposed to dispose of these vermin fish immediately or bury them somewhere away from the lakes/dams. However, these fishes ARE very much edible and I find it a terrible waste for them to be thrown away.

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I just realised it wasn't a good idea to talk about such stuff here. Had to censor certain words and phrases out. So yeah.. but i'm sure u guys get the point

[Fisher_90]

Not edible to me, They get a knife through the head and buried in the vege patch.

[viperon1982]

Haha.. u should know me well enough Fisher. I eat most, if not all things. But carp and tilapias are pretty good fish, compared to your most hated rays and cats.

[Fisher_90]

I wonder what Australia Post would think of a tilapia at the mail sorting place.

[Fisher_90]

But seriously why dont u catch em yourself? Its more fun that way cos their (to me) useless but put up a good fight.

[chubbstar]

There not useless now Fisher. You can get $1 each for them:laugh: Viper if I catch any you can have them. Thats if its legal!!

Jayson

[rayke1938]

One lady asked if she could have a couple to take home to eat and grabbed a couple when we wernt looking.

Cheers

Ray

[kriso]

mate bring a fillet knife and fillet it there and just put the fiets on ice.

[Cowfish13]

Technically, they are not allowed in you possesion, but I doubt any one would really care

Tilapia would be good eating, but Carp would just be full of bones and have a very muddy flavour.

[viperon1982]

fisher_90

Of coz I'd like to fish them! Just that most of the dams/lakes are quite a distance, and me being the lazy arse.. haha!

chubbstar

Thanks chubb! And I ain't kidding at that!

kriso

Nah I'd have the whole fish on its own mate. Lotsa ways to cook it whole!

cowfish

If we can make the catties and rays taste fabulous, I'm pretty sure carps wouldn't be a problem at all!

[kriso]

viperon1982 wrote:

fisher_90

Of coz I'd like to fish them! Just that most of the dams/lakes are quite a distance, and me being the lazy arse.. haha!

It'd be easier to "buy" them from you guys coz it seems u guys do more freshwater fishing than I do!

chubbstar

Thanks chubb! And I ain't kidding at that!

kriso

Nah I'd have the whole fish on its own mate. Lotsa ways to cook it whole!

cowfish

If we can make the catties and rays taste fabulous, I'm pretty sure carps wouldn't be a problem at all!

I think it would be the only way with out getting in trouble though.

[Zim man]

The whole point of the law is to make sure that the noxious fish to not get released. The decision to eat them, kill them, bury them or use them on your veggie patch is up to you.

thats what i think anyway

[CrayfishMates]

viperon1982 wrote:

I actually posted a reply regarding this on the "Lions Australia Kids Comp Kurwongbah" thread but thought I'd start a new one instead.

I know by law, we're supposed to dispose of these vermin fish immediately or bury them somewhere away from the lakes/dams. However, these fishes ARE very much edible and I find it a terrible waste for them to be thrown away.

Is there a clause or loophole somewhere that would allow someone to bring them home to eat? If there is, I'd love to have a fish to help cull the population AND bring home a good feed at the same time! 2 birds with 1 stone! or make that 2 fishes with 1 hook? haha!

And I seriously wouldn't mind driving to anyone's place to collect my week's worth of lunch and dinner too! :lol:

Gut them and take them home to eat.

[Terry H]

"Tilapia (Tilapia, Oreochromis and Sarotherodon spp) are declared noxious in Queensland. Two species (Oreochromis mossambicus and Tilapia mariae ) have established in Queensland. It is illegal to possess, rear, sell or buy tilapia. It is also an offence to release tilapia into Queensland waterways or to use them as bait, live or dead. Penalties up to $150 000 apply."

/>http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb/1406.html

To everyone in the thread, probably best not to talk about selling and buying tilapia in a public forum:)

You're suppose to put them in a bag and into the bin, or bury them above and away from the water. Their eggs are said to be extremely hardy and can survive for quite a while outside of the water.

[viperon1982]

Yeah that's what I thought too. As long as they do not get released back into the system, I don't see why I can't save the waters and yet have a feed!

[Terry H]

Ed, I assume you missed my post? It's illegal to possess them for whatever purposes. This of course would be different if you're out in the boat, because you would have to possess them until you can dispose them of them properly on shore.

[kevinchen19870316]

to be honest, tilapia's VERY GOOD EATING. personally ( and most Asian), i would rank them higher than barramundi.

well, according to the all, they should all be disposed and wasted. but that's all we can do vipron. we have to do what we r allowed to. so don't even think about eating them. i know a few mates catching and eating tilapia and carp in large numbers but i would not risk the law

[Feral]

Viperon, there are plenty of BBQ's at lake Kerwongbah, how about at the AFO Tilapia cull you show off some of your cooking expertise, and we all have a taste of Tilapia? The BBQ's are a good disposal method above the water line!

[Cowfish13]

Now that is a very good idea Ferel. They can say anything is wrong with that can they?:dry: