Paynesville boaters will have an easier time getting out on the water, with new jetties and a boat ramp to be key features of a major redevelopment of the waterfront. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $4 million to improve facilities in Paynesville and unlock the economic potential of the site. Stage two of the [...]
The Australian Government’s $20 million Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program will fund eight projects across Victoria to improve facilities at boat ramps and jetties. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program would deliver $20 million nationally over three years. “This program will deliver new [...]
The Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge Charity Event was run over the 15th and 16th of May with over 200 keen anglers from all around Victoria, including plenty of keen youngsters - girls & boys! The event was really well run and was organised and hosted by the Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park. The longest [...]
Christopher Bassano says the master of the sinking line will catch the most lake trout. Flyfishing is a very traditional pastime. Some anglers will only fish with a dry fly, or only fish to sighted fish or only fish a certain hatch. For others, this is too limiting and one dimensional. While it is easy [...]
Andrew McGovern discusses some of the most effective techniques to employ when targeting yellowfin bream. Yellowfin bream are one of this countries most sort after recreational species. They can be found from the Townsville area in the north to the Gippsland lakes in northern Victoria. An amazing fighting fish for their size, the species is [...]
Practical tips and information boaters and anglers want to know during new, Friday morning streaming show For boaters and anglers looking to maximise their knowledge of Raymarine advanced features and functionality, Friday mornings just got a whole lot more exciting. Streamed live on both Facebook and YouTube Fridays at 9:00am AEST, Raymarine Live is hosted [...]
The next set of Offshore Artificial Reefs could soon be located off a local coastline near you! These reefs create unique habitats for fish and aquatic organisms and are designed for recreational fishing. Nominations are now open for the locations of the next Offshore Artificial Reefs. To have your say, complete this survey before 17 June. Fishing clubs, organisations and the broader recreational fishing community are all invited to come forward with suggestions. New [...]
Check out this short video for some behind-the-scenes action during the recent stockings of a juvenile dusky flathead at the Lake Conjola, St Georges Basin and Burrill Lake Recreational Fishing Havens. This is a great example of your fishing fees at work!
A reminder that recreational fishing rules relating to the use of ‘Opera House’ style yabby traps came into effect last week from Friday 30 April 2021. The rule change provides greater protection for air breathing native wildlife, such as water rats, platypus, birds and turtles, which can inadvertently get caught in traps whilst foraging for food and drown. In 2003, opera house [...]
Boaters getting out on the water at Werribee South boat ramp will soon have better facilities with designs being drawn up to make improvements to the popular boat ramp and car park. Concept designs for Werribee South ramp have been commissioned as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s unprecedented $47.2 million investment to improve recreational [...]
