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15 Jul 2022 More boating and fishing opportunities in Port Phillip Bay
Boaters and fishers are being given more opportunities to get outdoors and spend time on the water, thanks to the State Government.
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13 Jul 2022 Record baby bream found in Gippsland Lakes
A record number of baby black bream has been detected in the Gippsland Lakes.
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23 Jun 2022 Bumper bay spawning for Port Phillip snapper
A recent fisheries survey in Port Phillip Bay has recorded the third highest abundance of baby snapper since monitoring began nearly 30 years ago.
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14 Jun 2022 Golden Tag fish still up for grabs at Kings Billabong
Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne today visited the waterway, which has been stocked with tagged silver perch, golden perch and Murray cod – many of which are still uncaught.
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31 May 2022 Winter is coming and so is Murray cray season
Only one more sleep before Victorians can try their hand at catching some tasty Murray spiny freshwater crayfish to cook over a camp fire or take home for the dinner table.
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30 May 2022 New artificial reef installed in Port Phillip Bay
Fishers will reap the rewards of a new artificial reef, which has now been installed in Port Phillip Bay.
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09 May 2022 Illegal abalone purchase proves costly for shop
A shop owner in Springvale has been convicted and fined $25,000, and ordered to pay $6,500 in costs, in the Melbourne Magistrates Court for trafficking a commercial quantity of abalone.
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06 May 2022 Local fishing and boating forums are back for 2022
Recreational fishers and boaters across the state will again have the chance to discuss their much-loved pastimes at a series of upcoming Fishing and Boating Forums.
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02 May 2022 Trout fishing takes centre stage at free event
All things trout fishing will be showcased this month as the picturesque Eildon plays host to Troutfest 2022 on Saturday, 14 May.
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29 Apr 2022 Victorian fish stocking breaks national record
The State Government has stocked Victorian waterways with a record 10 million fish over the past year, setting a new nationwide record.