‘STONKER’ RAINBOWS RELEASED FOR METRO FAMILY FUN

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‘STONKER’ RAINBOWS RELEASED FOR METRO FAMILY FUN


Media release

Tuesday 6 October 2020

‘STONKER’ RAINBOWS RELEASED FOR METRO FAMILY FUN

Eighteen Metropolitan Family Fishing Lakes are currently being stocked with 500 ‘stonker’ rainbow trout to bolster recreational fishing fun with some big catches.

Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the trout weigh 4kg each and complement the large number of catchable size trout already stocked into Family Fishing Lakes.

The stockings are funded by fishing licence fees and the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan for recreational fishing.

Metropolitan Family Fishing Lakes boast good access with waterside platforms, walking tracks, picnic areas and other facilities, creating a wonderful environment for people to get some fresh air whilst wetting a line.

Stonker releases started this week and will be completed by Wednesday, October 14.

Rainbow trout are perfect for those new to fishing because they’re easy to catch and taste great on the plate. Metropolitan Family Fishing Lakes being stocked this week and next are:



• Albert Park Lake (60)
• Lillydale Lake (45)
• Emerald Lake (15)
• Caulfield Racecourse Lake (30)
• Don Lake (15)
• Garfield Lake (10)
• Lilliput Lane Reserve (10)
• Pakenham Lake (30)
• Casey Fields Lake (20)
• Berwick Springs Estate Lake (20)
• Roxburgh Park Lakes (10)
• Yarrambat Lake (60)
• Rowville Lakes (15)
• Karkarook Lake (60)
• Spavin Lake (30)
• Navan Park Lake (15)
• Darlingsford Lake (15)
• Ferntree Gully Quarry (40)

A daily bag limit of 5 trout applies to Family Fishing Lakes, of which only 2 trout can exceed 35cm. For more information about catch limits visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/fishingguide or download the free ‘Vic Fishing’ app for smartphones.

Under the Second Step of Metropolitan Melbourne’s roadmap to easing restrictions, fishing is a permitted activity within 5km of home or permitted work, with up to five people from a maximum of two households and for up to two hours per day, split into a maximum of two sessions. You must be able to keep 1.5m distance from others, no equipment should be shared and you must wear a fitted face mask at all times.

For the metropolitan list of ‘stonker’ stocked waters, dates and release schedule visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/metrostonkers

Media contact: Amelia Crafter 0437 801 068

[canned_tuna]

Nice to see they are looking after the western suburbs...

[Lightningx]

Wow might have to give APL a go for one of these stonkers.
It’s within my 5kms as well

[hornet]

5km is not doable for most people, the nearest lake to me is 6km, they should have made it 10km from home to be useful.

[Fish-cador]

What do they use to feed them in the farms? I need it for my burley and bait.

[croe04]

Might have to wander down to albert park lake, within my 5kms too.

[Boonanza]

I've just gone on Google earth and as the crow flies I am exactly 5.05km from Yarrambat Lake close enough

[davek]

I've just gone on Google earth and as the crow flies I am exactly 5.05km from Yarrambat Lake close enough

Just stay on your side of the lake, that should cut out the .5, cheers davo

[MickCov]

I’m a bit outside 5kms from Yarrambat but that’s my go to lake for a lazy fish on a weekend with my wife and daughter...60 stonkers is a fair amount for a lake that size,got to be in with a good chance.Maybe worms under a float off the rockwall.

[Boonanza]

I’m a bit outside 5kms from Yarrambat but that’s my go to lake for a lazy fish on a weekend with my wife and daughter...60 stonkers is a fair amount for a lake that size,got to be in with a good chance.Maybe worms under a float off the rockwall.

I've always got them on powerbait I mainly fish on the golf course side near the casting pond.