BIG CATS SPOTTED SWIMMING AT LAKE PURRUMBETE

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BIG CATS SPOTTED SWIMMING AT LAKE PURRUMBETE

Post by fishingvic » Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:19 pm

BIG CATS SPOTTED SWIMMING AT LAKE PURRUMBETE

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Wednesday 3 July 2019

BIG CATS SPOTTED SWIMMING AT LAKE PURRUMBETE

Freshwater fishers are rejoicing the first ever large-scale stocking of cheetah trout into an Australian waterway today with 1,600 released into Lake Purrumbete, near Camperdown.

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the stocking was funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government’s $35 million Target One Million plan to get more people fishing, more often.

“A cross between a rainbow trout and a brook trout, cheetah trout feature striking markings along their back resembling the patterns of the African cat,” said Mr Dowling.

“The highly distinctive species adds yet more diversity to the Lake Purrumbete fishery in southwest Victoria, which is stocked annually with brown trout, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and brook trout, the first three of which are all grown at the Fisheries’ Snobs Creek hatchery, near Eildon.

“The addition of cheetah trout to Lake Purrumbete makes it a unique destination fishery in Australia, capable of growing huge fish including brown trout over 6kg and Chinook salmon over 8kg in recent years.

“The lake is also home to a self-sustaining population of redfin, which are a wonderful species for beginners, great on the dinner table and lots of fun to catch.”

Mr Dowling said more than one million trout and salmon were stocked into 145 lakes and rivers last year to make inland fishing even better for Victorians who love wetting a line.

“Many of those fish will be catchable size this winter and were released into waterways that have a long stocking history, meaning plenty of chances to hook that trophy fish of a lifetime.

“Victorian trout fishers have lots to celebrate with Target One Million committed to improving access to lakes and rivers, for shore-based fishers and those in boats.

“Kayaks, canoes and boats powered by electric motors are now permitted on Tullaroop Reservoir, near Maryborough, which has been producing great for trout and redfin. Barkers Creek Reservoir at Harcourt now permits kayaks and canoes with electric motors, with other waters to open soon.

“Further afield, work is underway to improve camping and fishing access to crown frontage leases so more people can access public rivers through public land.”

Learn more at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/targetonemillion2
Media contact: Marc Ainsworth 0448 512 213
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Re: BIG CATS SPOTTED SWIMMING AT LAKE PURRUMBETE

Post by Texas » Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:34 pm

Nice looking fush

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Post by hornet » Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:46 pm

Looks more like a cod pattern than a cheetah pattern to me ?
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Post by Boonanza » Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:15 pm

What a waste of Taxpayers money :down:
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Re: BIG CATS SPOTTED SWIMMING AT LAKE PURRUMBETE

Post by Tackleberry » Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:11 pm

Boonanza wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:15 pm
What a waste of Taxpayers money :down:
Yep I agree
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Post by hornet » Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:42 pm

And here is their next project !

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Post by saph » Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:41 am

Tackleberry wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:11 pm
Boonanza wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:15 pm
What a waste of Taxpayers money :down:
Yep I agree
So its a waste of money for fish that may not be sustaining themself yet? also just remeber them stocking that fish means i could catch it at some point when i fish in victoria but its just a waste of money.

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Post by Stumpjumper » Thu Jul 04, 2019 12:11 pm

It isn't a waste of money IMO as much as stocking natives into waters where the environment has changed so much it won't support them. Better to have both cold water and warm water fisheries with some overlap. Something different from time to time is a bonus.

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Post by hornet » Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:41 pm

What ever happened about this project ? did it go ahead ? I've not heard anymore about it ?

https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fis ... iger-trout
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Post by saph » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:05 pm

hornet wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:41 pm
What ever happened about this project ? did it go ahead ? I've not heard anymore about it ?

https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fis ... iger-trout
looks to have been a sterile trial only from what i can google.

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