Indramayu Diskanla and Community Monitoring Group (Pokmaswas) Release Thousands of Fish Fry in Dayung Reservoir Bojongsari
INDRAMAYU, Jaya News.Com – The Indramayu Regency Fisheries and Marine Affairs Office (Diskanla) and the Community Monitoring Group (Pokmaswas) released thousands of fish fry in Dayung Reservoir, Bojongsari Village, Indramayu District, Indramayu Regency, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
This action is part of a restocking program to maintain the aquatic ecosystem and increase the economic potential of local residents.
The fish fry released consisted of tens of thousands of tilapia, catfish, and tawes.
The release was carried out directly by the Head of the Indramayu Diskanla Division, Rachmat Yulianto, along with staff, the Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD), members of the Bojongsari Community Monitoring Group (Pokmaswas), village officials, and residents around Dayung Reservoir.
“The Dayung Reservoir is a source of life for the residents of Bojongsari. If the fish run out, the ecosystem will be damaged, and fishermen will have a hard time. That’s why we regularly release seeds to ensure fish stocks remain sufficient,” said Rachmat Yulianto, Head of the Indramayu Fisheries and Marine Resources Department (Diskanla), at the distribution site.
He explained that the seed distribution also aims to prevent illegal fishing. With sufficient fish stocks, residents won’t need to use electrocution or destructive poisons. “Diskanla is ready to provide cultivation assistance. The Community Monitoring Group (Pokmaswas) is responsible for guarding and supervising. So it’s a win-win situation for both parties,” he added.
The Head of the Mitra Bojongsari Dayung Reservoir Community Monitoring Group (Pokmaswas), Sukman, expressed his appreciation for Diskanla’s efforts. He said his group is ready to patrol and educate residents against taking small fish or using illegal methods. “These seeds are a trust. We’ll harvest them in six months. If we protect them, the harvest will be beneficial for the community,” he emphasized.
The residents of Bojongsari responded positively. Mr. Diding, 42, a trader near the reservoir, said he hoped the fish would grow quickly. “The reservoir used to be empty of fish. Now, every year, we release fingerlings. Thank God, many residents come and hang out, fish, or just visit,” he said, releasing fingerlings into the water.
The Indramayu Marine and Fisheries Service is committed to continuing reservoir restocking activities at other public water points. The goal is to maintain the sustainability of fish resources and the well-being of the Indramayu community.
(Wari)
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