In August 2021, OzFish Sunraysia contacted the VFA with news of stranded catfish in some dewatered irrigation channels in the Mildura area.
• VFA facilitated permits and translocation authority at short notice and OzFish volunteers were mobilised to save and transport the fish to their new homes!
• A total of 55 catfish, 5 golden perch, 4 silver perch and 4 Murray cod were translocated into nearby Kings Billabong.
• Well done to OzFish! This is another great example of how working together in partnerships can result in huge wins for native fish populations and recreational fishing!