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Fish Stocking Program Updates
The salmonid stocking season is wrapping up and, despite conditions limiting water availability, 360,000 salmonids have been stocked into 115 Victorian waterways since July 1st. Estuarine stockings began in November with Australian bass and estuary [...]
Daiwa showcase Lake Eildon as our best Big Murray cod recreational fishery
In November, two of our Recreational Fishery Managers, Anthony Forster, and Mark Adams met with representatives from global tackle manufacturer Daiwa, to showcase our work in developing Lake Eildon’s amazing Murray cod fishery. The tour [...]
Murray Codference 2025
The 8th Murray Codference was held at Shepparton on Saturday, 8th November 2025. The day was action packed, with lots of learning, networking, tackle browsing and prizes! The theme of the day was “Fishing is [...]
On Country Wetlands Stocking Trial
The VFA is wrapping up an exciting trial of an innovative stocking technique for golden and silver perch! Funded by the Commonwealth’s Murray Darling Water and Environment Research Program, this 15-month project simulated the natural [...]
Waves, Nets & Numbers – Whiting Surveys Underway
Spring is a key season for the VFA’s science team as they embark on their annual King George whiting (KGW) pre-recruit surveys around Port Phillip Bay. Occurring at 8 locations including Eastern Beach Geelong, Blairgowrie [...]
Fish Cleaning Facilities at McInherney Park, Port Macquarie Working a Treat!
Did you know that funds from the NSW Government's Recreational Fishing Trusts are used to improve recreational fishing access and provide new or upgraded facilities including fishing platforms, jetties and fish cleaning facilities? A perfect example [...]