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03 Sep 2026 Catch the Murray cod event of the year
Freshwater anglers from across Victoria are gearing up for a day of expert insights, fishing stories and native fish conservation at the 9th annual Murray Codference in Wangaratta on Saturday 3 October 2026.
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28 Aug 2026 Melbourne lakes set for trout fishing bonanza
Melbourne anglers are in for an exciting spring, with 1,000 trophy-sized rainbow trout stocked into 17 metropolitan lakes across the city this week.
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25 Aug 2026 Family fun returns to Hooked on Bellarine
The Bellarine Peninsula's premier fishing and seafood celebration is set to return this spring, with thousands expected to gather at Portarlington Safe Harbour Foreshore for the annual Hooked on Bellarine Festival on Sunday 4 October.
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18 Aug 2026 Family fun day guaranteed at Hooked on Docklands
Families, fishers and food lovers are invited to cast a line and enjoy a fantastic day by the water when the free Hooked on Docklands Festival comes to Harbour Esplanade on Sunday 20 September.
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17 Aug 2026 New permit trial to improve supply of bait freshwater yabbies
A new two-year permit trial to improve the supply of bait freshwater yabbies for recreational fishing will commence from 1 September 2026, with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) now inviting applications to participate in the permit-based fishery.
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17 Aug 2026 Fish Habitat Improvement Fund delivers
Victoria’s world-class marine, estuarine and freshwater fisheries are more secure than ever after the successful roll out of the $2.5 million Fish Habitat Improvement Fund grants program.
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12 Aug 2026 Catch a Carp returns to Lake Colac
The popular Catch a Carp Festival is returning to Lake Colac on Sunday 13 September, offering families, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts a fun-filled day dedicated to tackling one of Victoria’s most damaging aquatic pest species.
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12 Aug 2026 Offender charged with selling recreational bream
A Deer Park woman who allegedly sold recreationally caught black bream from a shopping cart will appear in court after being apprehended by Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Fisheries Officers.
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03 Aug 2026 Cast a line at free Ballarat fishing festival
Families, young anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are being encouraged to head to Lake Wendouree on Saturday 5 September for the free Ballarat Fishing Festival.
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03 Aug 2026 Trout season begins with free fishing festival at Eildon
Victoria's premier trout fishing region will come alive on Saturday 5 September as the free Goulburn Fishing Festival returns to Eildon, offering a full day of family-friendly activities, fishing experiences and outdoor entertainment.