The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a boost to Gippsland’s scallop industry, lifting the allowable commercial catch for the ocean scallop fishery by more than seven times after new scallop beds were discovered off the east coast. A survey conducted near the Tarwhine oil and gas fields off Gippsland confirmed a return of harvestable scallop [...]
Work is about to start on a 500m section of channel between the Murrumbidgee / Eucumbene tunnel outlet and the Eucumbene river at Providence Portal, to improve safety and environmental outcomes downstream. This section of channel is designed to sit below the Lake Eucumbene full supply level, but due to the current lake levels, it [...]
THURSDAY 17 MARCH 2021 — World-renowned high-performance builder Force Boats has just created a monster. And Rod Bickerton and his crew couldn’t be prouder. The latest creation from the company based at Lower Portland on the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales is a custom-built version of their all-conquering 23-foot Force F1 for a client [...]
The Andrews Labor Government is excited to relaunch VicFishKids just in time for the Easter school holidays. Three free VicFishKids events will be held across the state this school holidays, giving youngsters the knowledge they need to turn their curiosity for fishing into a lifelong passion. These fun and free events will be held in [...]
A recent weekend operation by Fisheries Officers at McLoughlins Beach in Gippsland saw many recreational fishers lawfully collecting cockles, however some illegal activity was reported with catches seized. Victorian Fisheries Authority Director of Education and Enforcement Ian Parks said two officers accessed McLoughlins Beach by jet skis due to the low tide, which is when [...]
DPI is currently seeking feedback on a range of proposals to amend fisheries and aquaculture regulations. These proposals have been identified by stakeholders and DPI to better manage our fisheries resources and reduce unnecessary red tape. We are seeking feedback from the commercial fishing industry, Aboriginal fishers, recreational fishers, aquaculture operators and anyone else with [...]
Some minor changes to recreational fishing rules will come into effect on 30 April 2021 relating to the blue swimmer crab size limit and the use of ‘Opera House’ style yabby traps. These changes are being implemented following consultation with and support from the Recreational NSW Fishing Advisory Council. Blue Swimmer Crabs size limit to increase to [...]
George Gabriel goes toe-to-toe with Victoria’s bronzed brawlers. Victorians don’t have much in the way of game fishing from kayaks, but with the warmer currents pushing down from the east coast during the summer months, both Port Phillip Bay and Western Port receive an influx of bronze whaler sharks to fill the void. As these [...]
John Costello straps into his kayak with one mission in mind: finding jack. The mangrove jack earns its brutal fighting reputation with every hook up. In recent times, luring techniques accounting for monster sized estuary jacks in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales have triggered an obsessive interest with anglers looking to try [...]
The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging farmers, fishers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts to have their say on proposed regulations to govern recreational activity on Crown Land with river frontage and grazing licences. In 2018, the Government committed to guarantee access to fishing and camping on Crown Land that has grazing licences and water frontage to [...]
