License needed to fish in Longkang (Drain)

Leisure anglers may soon have to pay for a license before they can drop their line and bait into Singapore waters.

Local fishing groups such as the Sport Fishing Association of Singapore (SFAS) and the Gamefish and Aquatic Rehabilitation Society (GARS) are working with national water agency PUB to come up with a licensing scheme for fishing.

A statement from PUB said that by controlling the number of anglers, it is hoped that the ecosystem will not be affected while sustaining sport fishing as a popular recreational activity

So now nature's fish also belongs to the government also. Next time when you are taking a stroll at the waterways, don't be surprise to see vigilant Cisco Task Force ready to summon any leisure anglers.