Neil Morrow has been the part of the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) Anglers Access Project since its inception in 2007, and in that time has helped gain access for anglers to over 350km of river, mostly on private land in some of the most beautiful areas of the state. Watch the video.

“The process often started with cold-calling a landowner and asking if they are interested in allowing access for anglers onto their property," Neil said.  “People were often going in without permission anyway, so we are solving an existing issue for them by managing the risk. 

“Gaining legal access involves negotiating non-binding licence agreements with the private landowners which sees IFS managing the access. Involvement is voluntary and entirely at the discretion of landowners."

Two of the primary responsibilities of the IFS are to 'Create, improve and maintain access to inland waters' and to 'provide facilities in respect of access to inland waters'.

 “We have focused on the 10 most productive river fisheries and provided infrastructure including stiles over fences, paths and trails, footbridges, signage and riparian works," Neil said. 

 “The IFS is indebted to those who have embraced the project. Their generosity has provided diversity and new opportunities for the 25,000 licensed anglers, 20 per cent of whom are from interstate and overseas." 

The Angler Access Program has proved a great and ongoing success, and nobody has yet withdrawn from a licence. 

It also includes lakes and dams, and access to angling spots on public land.

For more information about the program, and to download an extensive suite of Anglers Access Program Brochures, complete with detailed maps, visit here