Everyone's invited to Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day

29 March 2018

Original media release available here.

If you love freshwater fishing and want to learn all about how stocked fish are produced, then get along to the free open day at Snobs Creek on Sunday, June 3.

Upper House Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes, said the open day was the perfect opportunity to get behind-the-scenes and talk directly to expert staff about how they grow trout and native fish, which are released throughout the state to improve inland fishing opportunities.

"The Snobs Creek hatchery is pivotal to our annual fish stocking program, growing species that are popular with recreational anglers such as brown trout, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and Murray cod, alongside trout cod and Macquarie perch which are of conservation significance," Ms Symes said.

"The hatchery's operation is funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government's Target One Million plan, which in investing a record $46 million to get more people fishing, more often.

"Snobs Creek has played a huge part in stocking more than five million fish over the last 12 months, which delivers on a flagship commitment of Target One Million."

The open day will include free tours of the hatchery, during which visitors can learn about its 70-year history and see first-hand how fish are bred, fed, sorted and loaded onto customised stocking trucks for delivery.

The day is a family-oriented event with prizes to be won and free activities for kids of all ages including a jumping castle, face painter, balloonist and fishy-themed photo booth.

Food and coffee will be available for purchase from vans and stalls onsite.

When: 10am-2pm Sunday, June 3, 2018

Where: 455 Goulburn Valley Highway, Eildon