Who is a fish warden and what do they do? The fish warden is responsible for the breeding and taking of fish in the consigned area of a fish farming facility. This may be in a particular area of a water course or river, or a pond. The water keeper has wider responsibilities, to monitor and ensure the quality of rivers and lakes under their charge, and while this may include responsibility for fish stocks, it will include all aquatic life as well. The two jobs overlap but each has a slightly different focus.
What are the activities of the fish warden? The fish warden plans and organises fish and waterfowl reproduction – organising feeding and taking of fish – monitoring the quality of water and taking measures to ensure this – monitoring the health condition of the fish and waterfowl – ensuring the performance of the necessary veterinarian measures – management of fish breeding activities – maintenance of necessary records. The water bailiff/keeper may also carry out surveys of fish and insect life in the section of a river under their guard, offer advice on the disposal of effluent, and look out for pollutants, or issue licences to e.g. fish on that stretch of the river, etc.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In an office and by the water area where you may be exposed to changing weather conditions.
What tools/equipment do they use? Common office supplies and a car or other type of vehicle.
What do you need to succeed? You need to have completed secondary education in the area of fishing, a positive attitude to nature and the environment, and organisational skills.