Media release
Wednesday 23 June 2021
LOCAL FORUMS TO TALK FISHING AND BOATING
Recreational fishers and boaters will get the chance to hear all about their beloved pastimes and share ideas on how to make them even better at ten free forums across the state scheduled for June, July and August.
From Portland to Lake Tyers, Boort to Ballarat and seven locations in between, the forums will provide an ideal opportunity for people to talk face-to-face with government staff from the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and Better Boating Victoria.
VFA CEO Travis Dowling said the forums will feature an hour-long presentation from fisheries managers, scientists, boating project managers and local Fisheries Officers, followed by an hour of question time and discussion with those attending.
“Presentation topics will include fish stocking, access, facilities including fish cleaning tables, boat ramps, fish habitat projects, enforcement and education, and fisheries research,” Mr Dowling said.
“This is the perfect chance to get definitive answers to all those questions that get debated between mates on the water, whether they be about catch limits, permitted equipment, life jackets or fishing licences.
“We’ll have the experts there on the night to settle things once and for all.
“It’s also the perfect time to suggest a great project that will really make a difference to grass-root fishers in the area. Local people know their patch best and we want to hear from them on the night.”
Mr Dowling said each of the forums would be held at a fishing club and non-members were encouraged to come along and encourage a friend to go too.
“Fishing clubs are a wonderful environment to share stories, learn new fishing skills, tell a few yarns about the ones that got away, and maybe add a few hot spots to your list of fishing destinations.”
Seats will be limited to ensure the forums remain COVID safe so registering a seat is essential.
For more information or to reserve your spot on the night visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/localforums
See the list of forum locations and dates below.
Media contact: Amelia Crafter 0437 801 068
Location Date Time Venue
Boort 30 June 7.30pm Boort Angling Club, Boort
Essendon 5 July 8.00pm Essendon Angling Club, Moonee Ponds
Lake Tyers 8 July 7.30pm Lake Tyers Beach Angling Club,
Beach Reserve, Lake Tyers
Bendigo 14 July 7.30pm Bendigo Legion Angling Club,
Fosterville Gold Tennis Centre, Bendigo
Albert Park 21 July 7.00pm Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club, Albert Park
Port Albert 29 July 7.00pm Port Albert Yacht Club, Port Albert Hall,
Mechanics Institute, Port Albert
Ballarat 5 August 7.30pm Ballarat Fly Fishers Club, Ballarat
Torquay 12 August 7.00pm Torquay Angling Club, Torquay
Wodonga 19 August 7.00pm North East Angling Association, The Quest, Wodonga
Nagambie 24 August 7.00pm Goulburn Valley Angling Association,
Nagambie Angling Club, Nagambie
Portland 26 August 7.00pm Portland Sport Fishing Club, Portland
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Signed up for the Torquay one
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All too far away for me, thanks anyway though VFA
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I'd been keen if it wasn't so late, still great for them to do.
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