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14 Nov 2024 Ramping up plans to open Tarago Reservoir for fishing
The location of the new boat ramp at Tarago Reservoir has now been finalised, with a site off North Jindivick Road chosen as the Victorian Government opens fishing access to the West Gippsland reservoir.
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08 Nov 2024 Construction kicks off on Arcadia hatchery expansion
Work has begun to triple the size of the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery near Shepparton, backed by a $15 million investment from the Victorian Government.
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06 Nov 2024 Abalone thieves collect thousands in fines
The Lorne community is being praised by Fisheries Officers after information from the public led to the apprehension of 11 illegal fishers from two separate groups near Cathedral Rocks.
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10 Oct 2024 Murray Codference to lure fishers to Shepparton
Murray cod fishers will descend on Shepparton for the 7th Murray Codference, once again being held in the heart of the Goulburn Valley on Saturday 16 November from 9am to 4pm.
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02 Oct 2024 Australian first for critically endangered Galaxias
Eggs from the critically endangered Moroka galaxias have been laid in a captive breeding program for the first time at the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) Snobs Creek Conservation Hatchery.
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23 Sep 2024 Fishing for school holiday activities? Lake no further
More than 70 lakes across Victoria are now brimming with rainbow trout ready for families to enjoy the great outdoors these school holidays – thanks to the Victorian Government.
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18 Sep 2024 Cairn Curran upgrade construction complete
Recreational fishers and boaters can enjoy upgraded facilities at Cairn Curran Reservoir’s Picnic Point thanks to the Victorian Government’s reinvestment of recreational fishing and boating licence fees into improvements at the popular spot.
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16 Sep 2024 Spring into free Seymour Fishing Festival
Families looking for a fun and fishy day in the great outdoors can reel in a new hobby at the Seymour Fishing Festival on Sunday 27 October at Goulburn Park.
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05 Sep 2024 Cast a line and dine at Portarlington's fishing festival
Seafood lovers and recreational fishers can celebrate National Gone Fishing Day in style, thanks to the Victorian Government’s support for Portarlington’s Hooked on Bellarine Festival this October.
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04 Sep 2024 Melbourne man cops heavy penalties for illegal fishing
A man from Melbourne’s western suburbs has received heavy penalties, including a $20,000 fine, five year ban on fishing, and the loss of his ute, for illegally fishing in Victoria’s northeast and Melbourne in 2023.