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14 Oct 2025 Lifetime ban for illegal abalone fisher
A Melbourne man who illegally took a commercial quantity of abalone from Port Phillip Bay has been convicted, fined $5000 and received a lifetime ban on any abalone fishing in Victoria.
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10 Oct 2025 Fresh oysters to create fresh jobs for Victorians
Victorian seafood consumers are one step closer to enjoying locally grown oysters thanks to an aquaculture trial, backed by the Victorian Government.
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08 Oct 2025 Catch a great day at free Murray codference
Freshwater anglers from across Victoria are preparing for an informative and entertaining day at the 8th annual Murray Codference in Shepparton on Saturday 8 November 2025.
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06 Oct 2025 Local fishing clubs to reel in funding grants
The Victorian Government is giving local fishing clubs and associations the chance to reel in funding grants to help improve their facilities and attract new members.
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03 Oct 2025 Family fun day guaranteed at Hooked on Bellarine Festival
The Portarlington Safe Harbour Foreshore is set for another bumper day on Sunday 26 October with the free annual Hooked on Bellarine Festival.
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02 Oct 2025 Hook a new hobby at free Gone Fishing Day events
Newcomers to the pastime of fishing will get the chance to hook a new hobby at eight free events hosted by angling clubs and fishing organisations on Gone Fishing Day, Sunday 19 October.
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19 Sep 2025 Lakes brimming with rainbow trout for school holidays
Thousands of rainbow trout are hitting Victorian lakes just in time for the school holidays — giving families more reasons to get outdoors and enjoy a fun, affordable fishing adventure, thanks to the Victorian Government.
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01 Sep 2025 Kingfish to reign once more in Victoria
Recreational anglers have welcomed the opportunity to further improve the quality of Victoria’s rebounding kingfish fishery through a proposal to reduce the daily bag limit from five to two.
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26 Aug 2025 Big fishing thrills at Melbourne lakes
Anglers across Melbourne can reel in some big thrills with huge rainbow trout ─ weighing up to 4 kilograms each ─ being stocked across 17 metropolitan lakes, thanks to the Victorian Government.
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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.