Fishing Victoria Forum

LITTLE ANGLERS CATCH NEW FISHING KITS IN TIME FOR SUMMER Friday, 3 November 2023 Victoria’s next generation of recreational fishers can look forward to catching a new hobby these summer holidays – with the first of 95,000 free Little Angler Kits distributed through more than 1,900 schools this week...

NEW HABITAT FUND BOOSTING VICTORIA’S FISH POPULATIONS Wednesday, 25 October 2023 More Victorians can now play a part in boosting fish populations across Victoria, with a new grant program to improve fish habitats in freshwater, marine and estuarine fisheries, made possible by the Allan Labor Govern...

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REEL IN A GRANT TO IMPROVE FISHING IN YOUR PATCH Friday, 6 October 2023 The latest round of the Recreational Fishing Grants Program has officially opened, making it easier for Victorian fisheries to catch a grant. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos today announced the opening of the a...

SAIL INTO SUMMER WITH BETTER BOATING SKILLS Thursday, 5 October 2023 Recreational boaters in Victoria can brush up on their skills before summer, thanks to a series of free clinics hosted by Better Boating Victoria (BBV), backed by the Allan Labor Government. Held at Portarlington, Nagambie and Doc...

SNAP UP A TREAT AT PORTARLINGTON’S FISHING FESTIVAL Wednesday, 20 September 2023 Seafood and recreational fishing fans visiting Portarlington for National Gone Fishing Day can make the most of their trips, as celebrations continue at the free Hooked on Bellarine festival on 8 October. Minister for ...

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LOCAL LAKES TOPPED UP WITH TROUT FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Thursday, 14 September 2023 Families can expect to reel in a big catch these school holidays, with more than 35,000 catchable rainbow trout stocked into lakes across Victoria, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreatio...

FREE FISHING CLINICS TO GET BUDDING ANGLERS HOOKED Wednesday, 30 August 2023 Budding fishers can catch a new hobby and learn saltwater fishing fundamentals at a trio of free VicFishKids events this spring. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny today announced the clinics, which will headli...

METRO FISHERS CATCH A WIN WITH NEW TROUT STOCKINGS Wednesday, 23 August 2023 Recreational fishers are closer to reeling in a big catch as thousands of rainbow trout are stocked into 16 of Melbourne’s most popular fishing lakes, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreation...