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25 Nov 2025 Report cards highlight Murray cod season potential
Victoria’s Murray cod fisheries are in strong shape ahead of the annual season opening, according to a monitoring program funded in part by recreational fishing licence fees.
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13 Nov 2025 Grants awarded to scale up fish habitat
More habitat, food and shelter will be created for Victoria’s much-loved freshwater and saltwater fish species through four projects sharing in $670,000 in grants.
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11 Nov 2025 Dive into abalone and rock lobster this summer
Victorian families can make the most of the state’s coastline and its terrific rock lobster and abalone fisheries from this coming Sunday as recreational seasons open for both species.
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31 Oct 2025 Fishing fun and facilities at Kennington Reservoir
Wetting a line has never been easier for families in Bendigo thanks to a new fishing platform and more fish habitat in Kennington Reservoir.
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22 Oct 2025 Angler support confirms kingfish bag limit change
The rise of Victoria’s ever-improving yellowtail kingfish fishery will continue in years to come with recreational anglers overwhelmingly supporting a proposal to change the bag limit for the revered saltwater species.
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21 Oct 2025 Baby snapper boom paying dividends again this season
Snapper season is underway and recreational anglers can expect another solid spring in Port Phillip and Western Port according to modelling undertaken by fisheries scientists.
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19 Oct 2025 Little angler kits set for second rollout
Grade 5 students across Victoria will have the chance to become hooked on fishing, thanks to the Victorian Government’s free Little Angler Kits.
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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.