August 29, 2022
After a long, cold winter, it’s finally time to get back on the river in search of trout! This year, trout river and stream season open kicks off on Saturday 3 September 2022.
There is an impressive variety of trout and salmonids for anglers to target in Victoria including brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout, cheetah trout and chinook salmon. There are so many great fishing spots to catch trout along the Goulburn River, Mitta Mitta River and Rubicon River as well as many other lakes and reservoirs across the state.
In the lead up to trout opening, the Victorian Fisheries Authority will be stocking 2,000 stonker rainbow trout, weighing a collective 7 tonnes, in the Goulburn River and Eildon Pondage. Each of the trout will individually weigh up to 5kg. View the map below to see the 11 sites that will receive stinker trout.
Trout and salmonids have different regulations depending on the area you are fishing, including different bag limits and minimum size limits. Be sure to check out the Victorian Fisheries Authorities trout and salmon regulations page to follow the rules for your favourite fishing spot!
If you suspect any illegal fishing activity, contact the Victorian Fisheries Authority on 13FISH (13 3474).
TROUT OPENING FESTIVALS
The Victorian Fisheries Authority are holding their annual Ballarat and Goulburn Fishing Festivals on trout opening weekend.
BALLARAT FISHING FESTIVAL
The Ballarat Fishing Festival will be held at Lake Wendouree on Saturday 3 September from 9am-3pm.
Visitors will be able to get involved in: help to stock the lake, kids fishing classes, fly tying demos, cooking demonstrations and more.
View more information on the event via the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s website here.
GOULBURN FISHING FESTIVAL
The Goulburn Fishing Festival will be held at Eildon Community Centre on Saturday 3 September from 9am-3pm.
Visitors will be able to get involved in: help to stock Eildon pondage, kids fishing classes, Snobs Creek Hatchery tours, and more.
View more information on the event via the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s website here.
