City of Joondalup reports increase in reports of illegal fishing at lakes and park waterways

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• Reports of illegal fishing at lakes and park waterways in the City of Joondalup have increased. The city received four reports of unlawful fishing in the past month, most at Neil Hawkins Park in Joondalup.
• Rangers attended and investigated where appropriate. Updated signs at Sir James McCusker Park in Iluka warn of a modified penalty of $350 for taking, injuring or killing fauna.
• Mayor Daniel Kingston said the city took complaints seriously and urged residents to report any fishing they witness. Rangers will continue patrols over the summer holidays.