Barrs Scrub Fish Habitat Restoration, Coomera River

OzFish members know that healthy waters need healthy river banks.

That is why they are committed to improve the health of the bank that runs along the important Bass habitat of the Coomera River at Barrs Scrub.

1,250 trees

and shrubs planted

6,000 sq m

of riparian habitat restored

55 volunteer

hour donated to the project

Native tree planting for Aussie bass

The Coomera River near Barrs Scrub is an extremely important bass habitat as it is one of the few places they can be found on the Gold Coast.

Planting the riverbanks helps fish in many ways, from shade, roots to hide in, insects that fall into the water, future snags and providing trees that filter the waters that run off urban landscapes before it reach the streams.

Want to snag an Australian bass?

Bass are a great fish to target from riparian areas. They love hanging out in the shade so try and find yourself a nice spot with some overhanging trees. Under the shade of a casuarina, (aka swamp/she oak), is a great example of where you’re likely to land a bass or two.

From weed wasteland to native sanctuary

Weeds have infested this area making it impossible for new trees to naturally breed and grow. That’s why OzFish Gold Coast chapter volunteers have cleared these weeds and have planted 1,250 plants, ensuring this important habitat will be healthy for generations of fish and fishers.