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Steer Clear of Big Ships in the Rip
Port Phillip is a hotspot for anglers targeting yellowtail kingfish, drawing recfishers from across the state to its waters to go fishing with friends and family. Kingys are a prized sports fish that put on a [...]
Vopak’s Proposed Energy Terminal in Port Phillip Bay
We’ve previously alerted recreational fishers to the proposed Victoria Energy Terminal project which will see a floating import terminal in Port Phillip around 19 kilometres offshore from Avalon. It’s one to keep an eye on as it [...]
The valuable contribution of citizen science to Victoria’s waterways
Waterwatch and Estuarywatch have recently released their Annual Achievements Report showcasing the great work their citizen scientists have accomplished during 2024-25. The state-wide program has a mission to empower individuals and communities to become stewards of estuaries [...]
2026/27 Draft Fish Stocking Plan
The Victorian Fisheries Authority have released the 2026/27 draft fish stocking plan for public consultation. The draft plan outlines the planned release of more than 10 million fish, across 12 species, into more than 240 Victorian waters [...]
Plans moving ahead to allow fishing at Tarago Reservoir
When the Victorian Government announced plans to open Tarago Reservoir for on-water recreation, back in 2022, recreational fishers were thrilled. For years, fishers had called for restoring public access to the reservoir often highlighting its [...]
The need to control carp in Australian waterways
European carp are an invasive pest species that were introduced into Australian waterways more than 100 years ago. Their populations are now established in all Australian states and territories – except the Northern Territory and [...]