A new coordinated dredging program is being developed to boost boating access across Port Phillip and Western Port. Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny said the program will provide a more strategic approach to manage maintenance dredging at public boat ramps in the state’s two major waterways. The program will also result in proactive [...]
A free fishing festival that celebrates the opening of trout season will return to Ballarat next month. Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny said the Ballarat Fishing Festival will be held on Saturday 3 September from 9am to 3pm at Lake Wendouree, north of Windmill Drive. The festival comes as part of the Andrews [...]
The Andrews Labor Government has made getting out on the water a whole lot easier at Lake Buffalo, thanks to the completion of the boat ramp upgrade. Minister for Fishing and Boating Sonya Kilkenny said the upgrade forms part of the Labor Government’s $33 million Better Boating Fund to make boating facilities safer and more [...]
When fishers of both salt and freshwater think of spring targets, the majority will narrow it down to two main species – dusky flathead and golden perch. Andrew McGovern shares some of the best techniques to get you amongst both species this spring. The months that define spring provide the best chance to catch good [...]
Spring signals the start of the snapper migration into the bays and oceans of Victoria and while the fish are there, they will likely be finicky. Jarrod day shares some proven tips and techniques to help you convert more pickers into buckles and runs. When spring begins, your neighbourhood takes on the transformation of a [...]
A recreational fisher who was caught red handed with a bag of prohibited sized fish in possession whilst fishing at The Entrance North in December 2020 recently had an expensive day in court. On the evening of 12 December 2020, the defendant who was fishing at The Entrance channel adjacent to Karagi Carpark, was seen [...]
Recently the Fishcare and Get Hooked teams visited the north coast for a few days by the river and some fishing fun. The area is still undergoing major recovery from the recent floods and many families across the region are doing it tough, so it has been great to be able to bring some smiles [...]
The latest edition of the “RAP Report” (DPI’s Research Angler Program newsletter) has been released and in this issue we look at all things mulloway. Ageing, growth rates, tagging and even some exceptional recaptures are all covered in this edition. You can also find out about the great catches from our monthly winners, as well as [...]
There are 21 amazing fishing experiences in some of the state’s most scenic National Parks just waiting to be booked for your next adventure! Both freshwater and saltwater Eco Hut stays are available covering a vast array of species such as Brown and Rainbow Trout, Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Bream, Flathead, Mulloway, Australian Salmon, Tailor [...]
A great day was enjoyed on Minjungbal country fishing with children and family from the Tweed Aboriginal community to celebrate National NAIDOC Week 2022. Community Elders along with the DPI Fisheries Aboriginal Fisheries team, Community Programs team and Fishcare volunteers Peter and Paul, all participating to make the day an outstanding success. The day commenced [...]
