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  • 22 Oct 2018 Snapper magic to captivate our bays

    Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said anglers could look forward to seeing plenty of Fisheries Officers out and about as part of Operation Abate, which commenced today.
  • 18 Oct 2018 New plan revealed to manage Victorian pipis

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has unveiled the state’s first Victorian Pipi Fishery Management Plan to ensure the fishery remains productive and sustainable for future generations to enjoy.
  • 11 Oct 2018 Silver and gold for Gone Fishing Day in Shepparton

    Anglers celebrating Gone Fishing Day at Victoria Park Lake on Sunday will have a great chance of reeling in a catch thanks to the stocking of 70 large golden and silver perch today.
  • 10 Oct 2018 Fish attracting devices return to Torquay for summer

    Torquay’s offshore fishing reef will welcome the return of five fish attracting devices (FADs) in November to improve recreational fishing opportunities for saltwater anglers during the warmer months.
  • 10 Oct 2018 Protecting the iconic Barwon River

    The State Government has announced a new body to protect and improve the Barwon River
  • 09 Oct 2018 Better access for anglers at Lake Boga

    Works have begun at Lake Boga to improve shore-based fishing access for recreational anglers including a new fishing platform and extra fish habitat.
  • 09 Oct 2018 Grants available to make fishing even better

    Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Jaala Pulford announced the 2018/19 round of Recreational Fishing Grants Program is now open – returning money collected through fishing licence fees back recreational anglers.
  • 08 Oct 2018 Rainbow trout stocking success on Goulburn River

    The seven tonnes of trophy rainbow trout stocked into the Goulburn River for the opening of the season last month was so successful that the Victorian Fisheries Authority will do it again next year.
  • 05 Oct 2018 Native fish report card tells us where we're biting

    Victorians will get a better insight into the health of the state’s waterways and native fish numbers following the launch of the Native Fish Report Card, funded by the State Government.
  • 26 Sep 2018 Family fun and free fishing coming to Bendigo

    The State Government is getting on with bringing even more fishing opportunities to the heart of Bendigo with VicFishKids announced for Sunday 7 October.