Soft plastic lures are not often the first choice of lure when targeting mackerel. Nige Webster explains the benefits in using a soft lure when chasing these speedsters. The use of a neat rig may have you reconsidering how you chase these sharp-toothed critters when they next hit your local waters. Spanish sounding between [...]
The flooding of last summer has created a brand new ‘barra’ fishery on Bundaberg’s doorstep as Dave Magner explains. In the aftermath of the 2013 floods, Bundaberg anglers have had the opportunity to experience the benefits of a new-look fishery. Floodwaters inundated local river systems and all the surrounding dams overflowed, spilling thousands of barra and [...]
The NSW Government is inviting you to have your say on Rebuilding Programs for key fish species in NSW. Your feedback will help shape rebuilding programs and plans to rebuild the biomass of depleted and recovering species, including: 🐟 Grey Morwong 🐟 Silver Trevally 🐟 Pearl Perch 🐟 Redfish 📅 Consultation is open until 31 January [...]
It’s been an incredible year since we launched, and our community has already grown to over 4.6k amazing women who share the love for fishing! 🙌 Whether you've been fishing your whole life or just starting out, we’ve got a spot for you. Join us today to connect with like-minded fishers across NSW – share photos, ask [...]
The new light watercraft launching facility at Lugarno Parade Foreshore Reserve is now open! 🎉 Situated on the banks of the picturesque Georges River, the environmentally friendly design has improved accessibility and usability, providing a safe launching point for kayak anglers 🚣♂️ and other small watercraft users. The Georges River is a popular location for [...]
Would you like to improve recreational fishing in your local area? Applications are now open for funding from the Recreational Fishing Trust for projects that enhance and promote recreational fishing across NSW. Funding is available in this round for: 🔹 Recreational fishing education projects – up to $10,000 per application 🔹 Fishing infrastructure and access projects [...]
More catfish have been translocated to Northern Victoria in an effort to re-establish populations of the endangered native fish species. On the weekend of the 15th of November, the VFA made the trip over to Casterton to collect catfish for translocation from the Casterton Angling Society’s annual Carp/Catfish competition on the Glenelg River. We were [...]
Applications have now closed for the VFA’s fish habitat improvement fund: $2.5 million in funding provided through the Victorian Government’s Go Fishing Victoria plan, working with recreational fishers and partnering organisations to create better fish habitat across Victoria’s waterways. Twenty-two projects have been funded right across Victoria, giving a huge boost to fish habitat across [...]
The bag limit for yellowtail kingfish has been changed from 5 to 2 ahead of this Summer thanks to strong support for the proposal from recreational fishers. Yellowtail kingfish are a highly sought after and valued recreational fish species in Victoria, typically averaging 5-10kg each. Over the past five years recreational fishers have raised concerns [...]
Over the last thirteen years, the VFA has stocked around 2.5 million estuary perch fingerlings into 30 Victorian waterways including lakes, rivers, estuaries, and impoundments. Prior to this, estuary perch breeding was experimental in nature with limited breeding and stocking success. This all changed in 2012 as we worked with recreational fishers to collect broodfish [...]
