Regional Victoria is experiencing a fishing tourism boom, with the Golden Tag competition racking up a huge $100,000 in prizemoney paid to winners since being expanded and relaunched. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said the competition is having big benefits on the tourism industry, with fishers travelling across the state to chase up…
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25k Murray Cod Released into Lake Ginninderra
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More than 25,000 native Murray Cod have been released into Lake Ginninderra as part of the ACT Government’s annual fish stocking program. Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti said the introduction of the Murray Cod will provide lasting environmental benefits by improving the ecology of Lake Ginninderra. “Our annual fish stocking program is crucial in…
Memorable Tagged Fish Landed by Fledgling Fisher
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Vaughan Rodwell will forever remember the first fish he caught, after reeling in a $2,000 rainbow trout as part of the relaunched and expanded Golden Tag competition. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne said eight-year-old Vaughan’s catch provided a perfect example of what Golden Tag is about – getting families out into regional Victoria…
Western Rock Lobster Surpasses Blue Swimmer Crabs in WA Fishing Survey
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Until now, Western Australia’s regular comprehensive survey on what recreational fishers are catching around the State has revealed the blue swimmer crab as king. But the results of the latest research reveals that another crustacean has taken the crown – the western rock lobster. Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley explained that the WA Recreational Boat Fishing…
27,000 Golden Perch Fingerlings Released in Lake Tuggeranong
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More than 27,000 Golden Perch fingerlings were recently released into Lake Tuggeranong, Isabella and Upper Stranger ponds to boost native fish numbers in Canberra’s urban waterways. “This adds to more than 40,000 native Murray Cod that were successfully released into ACT waterways in December, bringing the total number of fish stocked this season to over…
VicFishKids Encouraging Kids to Fish
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Families looking for fun on the March long weekend need look no further, thanks to the return of VicFishKids in 2019 with a free event on the Wimmera River at Horsham on 9 March. Fun and free events like VicFishKids help get more youngsters active outdoors and are just one part of the Andrews Labor…
Five FADs announced for Tourquay Reef Victoria
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The Andrews Labor Government is boosting fishing opportunities on Victoria’s surf coast, with new fish attracting devices (FADs) to be installed on the artificial reef in Torquay this summer. Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford has announced that the five yellow FADS would be attached to the reef by divers to attract kingfish – a highly…
October 15 National Gone Fishing Day
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Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly has announced Western Australians can go fishing licence-free on October 15, 2017 to mark the second-ever national Gone Fishing Day. The special day will enable recreational fishers to cast a line, even if from a boat, without the need for a recreational fishing licence. “Recreational fishing is one of WA’s treasured…
Remember the Great Barrier Reef Zones this School Holidays
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Anglers heading out to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park these school holidays are reminded to keep an eye on their GPS to ensure they follow the zoning rules. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) acting compliance planning manager Andrew Simpson said when the fish are biting it can be easy to lose track…