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29 Oct 2026 Funding casts a wide net for even better fishing
The Victorian Government is backing recreational fishing so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
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02 Oct 2026 Victorian fishing clubs hook funding boost
Angling clubs will be upgrading facilities, growing membership and expanding community programs thanks to the Victorian Government.
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18 Sep 2026 Reel fun awaits as holiday trout hit lakes
Victorian families have even more reasons to get outdoors these spring school holidays, with nearly 40,000 rainbow trout being stocked in lakes across the state.
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17 Sep 2026 Have your say on the management of the Point Lillias Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve
Public consultation is now underway on the draft Point Lillias Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve Management Plan.
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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.