Reservoir fishing season to begin next month
Anglers wishing to indulge their hobby in local reservoirs during the coming fishing season may apply for a licence from the Water Supplies Department, starting tomorrow (Monday), before the next season begins on September 1.
Those who wish to apply can call at the customer enquiry centre on the first floor of Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai.
Applications can also be made at the ground floor office of the department's mainland depot at the junction of Sai Yee Street and Argyle Street in Mong Kok, customer enquiry centres on the second floor of Ngau Tau Kok Government Offices at 21, On Wah Street, and on the ground floor of Perfect Mount Gardens in Po Man Street, Shau Kei Wan.
Applicants will be required to produce their identity cards and pay a licence fee of $22. A licence would normally be issued immediately upon submission of the application.
Applications can also be made by post to the department's headquarters at Immigration Tower, giving the applicant's name, address, photocopy of his identity card, together with a crossed cheque for $22 payable to the "Hong Kong Government". A licence will then be sent to the applicant by ordinary mail. A licence will not be issued to people under the age of 13.
Anglers have to observe certain rules while fishing in reservoirs. They should not use a net or tools other than rod and line,
Explosives and toxic substances are prohibited. The use of a boat, dinghy or raft is also banned.
End/Sunday, August 20, 1995