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22 Aug 2025 Reely good times at free Ballarat Fishing Festival
Budding fishers can spring into a new hobby next month as Ballarat’s Lake Wendouree hosts a free fishing festival on Saturday 6 September.
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13 Aug 2025 Eildon springs to life for free fishing festival
One of Victoria’s most popular fishing regions will again be home to all things angling next month when the Goulburn Fishing Festival is held at Eildon’s Lions Park – thanks to the Victorian Government.
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11 Aug 2025 Victorian Aquaculture Mussels Up To Meet Demand
More Victorian mussels will be on dinner tables around the country as several Port Phillip-based growers expand their operations – set to increase to local production to record levels – thanks to the Victorian Government.
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28 Jul 2025 Fishing forums return for fifth year
The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) will host 11 free fishing forums at angling clubs across the state, connecting recreational fishers with the latest on topics tailored to their patch.
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08 Jul 2025 Marine park abalone fishers face major charges
Two New South Wales-licensed commercial fishers have allegedly taken close to 800 kilograms of abalone from a Victorian marine park before selling the shellfish.
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07 Jul 2025 Building a bright future for native Macquarie perch
Construction is underway on a multi-million-dollar Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre to bring ‘Maccas’ back to their former glory in Victorian rivers and creeks.
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28 Jun 2025 Catching trout a great shout these school holidays
Around 35,000 rainbow trout are being released across Victorian lakes, giving families a fun, affordable school holiday activity – and a boost for local communities – thanks to the Victorian Government.
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27 May 2025 Murray spiny freshwater crays worth rugging up for this winter
Recreational fishers are being encouraged to get into the great outdoors during winter and catch a Murray spiny freshwater crayfish when the three-month season opens on 1 June.
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01 May 2025 Dusky flathead stocking milestone for East Gippsland
More than 225,000 dusky flathead have been stocked into East Gippsland estuaries over the last five years, further improving recreational fishing opportunities and supporting regional businesses that rely on tourism.
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22 Apr 2025 Illegal fishers convicted, forfeit 18-metre boat
Two men who fished illegally including falsifying commercial catch records over 10 months have been convicted, handed 300-hour corrections orders and forfeited their $285,000 boat, while a company associated with the pair has been convicted and fined more than $80,000.