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  • 26 Oct 2018 Floating pontoon to replace Venus Bay jetty

    Recreational anglers at Venus Bay have welcomed the news that a 24-metre floating pontoon will replace the existing jetty and be ready for use this summer.

  • 24 Oct 2018 More yabby nets arrive for free swap

    Recreational anglers are being encouraged once again to swap their opera house yabby nets for free wildlife friendly open-top lift nets at any one of 60 tackle shops that have just received their second delivery.

  • 23 Oct 2018 Silver perch for Albert Park Lake

    Metropolitan anglers can look forward to even better fishing in Albert Park Lake thanks to the release of 15,000 on-grown silver perch fingerlings.

  • 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.