Victorians are being urged to ‘prepare to survive’ as the weather heats up, with a campaign underway to promote safer behaviour and lifejacket wearing among boaters and paddlers. Boating and kayaking in Victoria peak each year from late December to mid-April. With increased activity on the water comes increased risk of injuries and fatalities. ‘Prepare [...]
Callum Munro is an exciting prospect on the tournament bass scene. This young angler has shown and proven consistency when it comes to tackling the older heads on the circuit. Plenty of time on the water and a youthful approach to bass fishing currently has him ranking amongst the best in the country. Here he [...]
Steve Cooper has been fishing for snapper in Port Phillip Bay and beyond for many years. He shares some of his well-earned knowledge with us. Balanced tackle makes fighting snapper so much easier. Last November, Graeme Bucknall called to tell me the snapper were running in the shipping channel near the Wilson Spit, [...]
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with vital repair and maintenance works to reopen the iconic Middle Brighton Pier. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne said the vital repair and maintenance works will not only ensure the pier is made safe for everyone to use again in coming months but will also ensure [...]
Andrew McGovern shares his favourite estuary and river systems of southern NSW and details what species to expect and how best to fish for them. The far south coast of New South Wales spans from Bateman’s Bay in the north all way to Eden in the south. Within this stretch of coastline are some of [...]
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands is excited to announce a partnership with Ozfish Unlimited, a not-for-profit charity helping Aussie recreational fishers get active to improve the health of their local waterways through restoring fish habitat. The bulk of recreational fishers in Australia live in metropolitan areas and because of [...]
Boaters and visitors heading out on the water will be able to enjoy upgraded facilities at the popular Flagstaff Jetty on the Gippsland Lakes, which is home to some of the nation’s biggest and most beautiful inland waterways. The upgraded jetty and maintenance dredging will improve access and safety for boaters well into the future [...]
November 2020 marked the first anniversary of the Territory Government’s purpose built artificial reefs, and all four sites are flourishing with an abundance of native fish species and sedentary organisms. Layers of marine growth including soft corals, sea weeds and other organisms are now present on all of the structures, with over 40 different species [...]
Fishing clubs and community groups across Victoria will have more access to funds to improve fishing in their local area thanks to a new category of Recreational Fishing Grants. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the new intermediate category of grants was funded by fishing licence fees and complements the Andrews Labor Government’s [...]
The 13 FISH reporting hotline continues to ensure fishing in Victoria will be sustainable for years to come, after a call by a member of the public led to two people having their vehicle, kayak and fishing equipment seized. Lakes Entrance-based Fisheries Officer Christine Watterson said officers received a call through the 13 FISH hotline [...]
