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20 Jul 2022 Hundreds of fish illegally caught in Werribee River
Four people will face court after a night patrol by Melbourne Fisheries Officers detected one boat with more than 480 fish aboard and illegal fishing equipment.
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19 Jul 2022 More local fishing and boating forums this winter
The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has confirmed details for four fishing and boating forums in July and August at Portland, Mitcham, Port Albert and Wodonga.
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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.