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02 Feb 2022 Lifejacket trial to make rock fishing safer for keen anglers
The State Government is making it safer for anglers to cast a line with lifejackets to become a requirement for recreational rock fishing at high-risk locations from 1 March 2022.
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04 Jan 2022 Record number of estuary perch stocked
A record number of more than 410,000 estuary perch have been stocked into seven waterways across Victoria.
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29 Dec 2021 Have your say on Corner Inlet Fishery Management Plan
Commercial, recreational and indigenous fishers, seafood consumers and the wider community can now provide feedback on the draft Corner Inlet Fishery Management Plan, which was released today for 60 days public consultation.
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22 Dec 2021 Golden Tag competition extended for another year
Anglers across the state now have another year to try their luck at catching a Golden Tag fish worth up to $10,000, with the State Government announcing the competition is extended until 31 December 2022.
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21 Dec 2021 Multicultural fishers welcome new in-language app
The State Government is making it easier for Victorian recreational anglers whose first language is Cantonese or Vietnamese to stay across fishing rules before casting a line.
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16 Dec 2021 Have your say on Gippsland oyster trial
People who live, work and play in the Gippsland Lakes are being encouraged to complete a short online survey to share their views on the native oyster aquaculture trial, set to commence next year.
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07 Dec 2021 Record one million fish stocking for Lake Eppalock
Recreational anglers will soon have one million chances to reel in a fish at Lake Eppalock with a record stocking for the waterway in the coming months.
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07 Dec 2021 Victorian Recreational Fishing Tourism Strategy out now
The State Government has released its Victorian Recreational Fishing Tourism Strategy showcasing the diverse, year-round fishing opportunities on offer across the state.
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04 Dec 2021 Get prepared to stay safe on the water this summer
With summer upon us, recreational boaters and fishers across Victoria are encouraged to brush up on safety rules and prepare their vessels to stay safe and avoid fines on the water.
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26 Nov 2021 Maribyrnong habitat project creating native fish homes
The Victorian Government is reviving the native fish population in the Maribyrnong River, installing 32 new fish habitats from Avondale Heights to the Flemington Racecourse.