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  • 21 Aug 2018 Biggest ever trout opening on Goulburn River

    Victoria’s biggest ever opening of a trout season is set for September 1, when 2,000 massive trout will be stocked at 11 family-friendly sites near Eildon.
  • 20 Aug 2018 13FISH call helps abalone seizure at grocery store

    A member of the public’s phone call to 13FISH has alerted Fisheries Officers to a Sunshine North grocery store allegedly unlawfully offering for sale more than 300 abalone.
  • 17 Aug 2018 Hook, line and sinker on research and education

    Six projects funded by fishing licence fees have been announced today that will benefit salt and freshwater fisheries in southwest Victoria and children’s education across the state.
  • 14 Aug 2018 New fishing platform and family event for Seymour

    A new fishing platform will be built on the banks of the Goulburn River in Seymour to improve accessibility to the water for fishing, particularly making it safer for kids to have a go at wetting a line.
  • 08 Aug 2018 Mallacoota fish kill a natural occurence

    The minor fish kill currently impacting Mallacoota’s lower lake is likely a natural occurrence caused by environmental conditions in the inlet, which has been closed since November last year.
  • 03 Aug 2018 Bigger and better fishing facilities for the Wimmera

    The State Government is helping get more people fishing more often across the Wimmera with better facilities for local angling clubs.
  • 01 Aug 2018 Getting more kids fishing more often

    The State Government today announced free fishing clinics for kids to help get more youngsters into Victoria’s great outdoors and try their luck at reeling in a catch of the day.
  • 01 Aug 2018 Boat access set to ramp up at Bundalong

    Freshwater anglers who launch their boats at the Bundalong boat ramp near Yarrawonga can look forward to catching Lake Mulwala’s famous Murray Cod quicker, as a new dual lane boat ramp is set for development on the Victorian side of the lake.
  • 30 Jul 2018 Bright future for fishing in the Maribyrnong River

    The Maribyrnong River is set for a boost with an $815,000 three-year project that will improve access for recreational anglers and increase the river’s native fish population.
  • 27 Jul 2018 New recreation facilities a drawcard for Lake Eppalock

    Residents and visitors of Central Victoria’s Lake Eppalock will have access to upgraded facilities following the completion of works at Kimbolton Foreshore, funded by the State Government.