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03 Aug 2026 Cast a line at free Ballarat fishing festival
Families, young anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are being encouraged to head to Lake Wendouree on Saturday 5 September for the free Ballarat Fishing Festival.
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03 Aug 2026 Trout season begins with free fishing festival at Eildon
Victoria's premier trout fishing region will come alive on Saturday 5 September as the free Goulburn Fishing Festival returns to Eildon, offering a full day of family-friendly activities, fishing experiences and outdoor entertainment.
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27 Jul 2026 Men charged for commercial abalone fisheries offences
Two men have been charged for the alleged fisheries offences of harvesting a commercial quantity of abalone, after attempting to sell the catch to a seafood retailer in Melbourne's south-east.
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21 Jul 2026 Fishing forums hit the road
The Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) free fishing forums are back for the sixth consecutive year, providing recreational fishers a chance to catch the latest on all things fishing and boating in their region.
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15 Jul 2026 Feedback sought on Mulloway Improvement Program
Recreational anglers are invited to weigh in on a set of proposed changes aimed at further improving the quality of Victoria’s unique mulloway fishery.
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06 Jul 2026 Hidden illegal seafood at Bellarine restaurant
A restaurant on the Bellarine Peninsula is being investigated for sourcing seafood illegally following an inspection of the premises by Fisheries Officers that allegedly revealed a hidden stash of frozen fish.
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03 Jul 2026 Fishing clubs hook new funding opportunities
Victorian angling clubs will have the opportunity to hook funding support to upgrade facilities, grow membership and expand community programs thanks to the third round of the Victorian Government’s Stronger Fishing Clubs Grants program.
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15 Jun 2026 Free Talking Trout conference comes to Melbourne
Freshwater fishers from across Victoria are invited to learn more about the state’s trout fisheries at a free one-day conference in Ringwood on Saturday 1 August 2026.
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25 May 2026 Bonus trout boost fishing prospects
Around 200,000 extra rainbow trout are being released into Victorian waterways, providing a boost to new and experienced fishers seeking to snag a tasty catch this spring.
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12 May 2026 Carp summit commits to form an action alliance
It was standing room only at Nagambie last week as 80 community leaders from across Australia’s fishing, conservation, farming and scientific sectors travelled far and wide to attend a Murray Darling Carp Action Summit.