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Sunday marked another milestone for recreational activity at SA reservoirs with expanded access occuring at Warren Reservoir to coincide with 2019 Gone Fishing Day. Visitors to the site at Williamstown will now be able to enjoy a range of recreational activities without a permit, including bushwalking, cycling and kayaking. Fishing will still require a permit. Environment and Water Minister David Speirs said the opening of reservoirs for recreational activity encourages South Australians of all ages to get outdoors. "Fishing is one of the country's favourite past times, and it has certainly proved to be a hot ticket item that South Australians are keen to enjoy as more of the state's reservoirs are opened for expanded activities in the coming months and beyond," Minister Speirs said. "Opening South Australia's reservoirs has already demonstrated it can deliver significant benefits to the local community as demonstrated at Myponga, with Gone Fishing Day at Warren and expanded activities at Bundaleer offering a taste of what's to come. "Last year's event saw people come in droves to Warren from across SA to try their hand at catching a fish or two, and I'm sure this weekend's event at Warren Reservoir Reserve will again be a big success. "With a capacity of around 4.7 billion litres, Warren Reservoir is stocked with thousands of fish such as Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Murray Cod. "Warren Reservoir Reserve's two shared use trails take in a range of scenery including bush land, plantation forests and water views, with the 5.5km and 8.8km loops graded as moderate hikes and intermediate mountain bike trails. "Two launch points for kayaks and canoes allow easy exploration of the eastern and western sides of the reservoir, with a small number of car parks available a short walk from the water's edge at both locations. "The reservoir is an important source of irrigation water for Barossa Valley vineyards, with supply also flowing to the nearby Barossa Reservoir where it is safely treated for drinking water." he said. South Para will be the next reservoir opened in the coming months and will have the same recreational access as Warren and Bundaleer. A cross-government taskforce is continuing to work towards opening other reservoirs around South Australia. Visit reservoirs.sa.gov.au for more information about Warren Reservoir Reserve and to learn about the full range of ways to enjoy, explore and preserve reservoirs around the state.

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Open bike and walk trails with permit fishing make Warren Reservoir a perfect visitor destination