Fishing Victoria Forum

FISHERIES COLLABORATION TO CRACK CODE ON ENDANGERED FISH Wednesday, 26 July 2023 A collaborative new research project will bring together fisheries experts from across Australia and abroad to work jointly on re-establishing wild populations of the endangered native Macquarie Perch. Federal Minister...

FREE FORUMS TO DIVE INTO LOCAL FISHING AND BOATING Media release Wednesday, 26 July 2023 FREE FORUMS TO DIVE INTO LOCAL FISHING AND BOATING Recreational fishers and boaters from all corners of the state will again have the chance to discuss their much-loved pastimes and share ideas to make fishing ...

METRO FISHERS CATCH A WIN WITH NEW TROUT STOCKINGS Wednesday, 23 August 2023 Recreational fishers are closer to reeling in a big catch as thousands of rainbow trout are stocked into 16 of Melbourne’s most popular fishing lakes, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreation...

LOCAL LAKES TOPPED UP WITH TROUT FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Thursday, 14 September 2023 Families can expect to reel in a big catch these school holidays, with more than 35,000 catchable rainbow trout stocked into lakes across Victoria, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreatio...

SAIL INTO SUMMER WITH BETTER BOATING SKILLS Thursday, 5 October 2023 Recreational boaters in Victoria can brush up on their skills before summer, thanks to a series of free clinics hosted by Better Boating Victoria (BBV), backed by the Allan Labor Government. Held at Portarlington, Nagambie and Doc...

REEL IN A GRANT TO IMPROVE FISHING IN YOUR PATCH Friday, 6 October 2023 The latest round of the Recreational Fishing Grants Program has officially opened, making it easier for Victorian fisheries to catch a grant. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos today announced the opening of the a...

MORE MACQUARIE PERCH STOCKED TO SUPERSIZE RECOVERY Saturday, 27 January 2024 The future of the endangered Macquarie perch continues to shine brighter with nearly 80,000 fingerlings stocked into Victorian waters to re-establish wild populations across the state, backed by the Allan Labor Government....