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April 26, 2022
OzFish making fishing better through better habitat
OzFish Unlimited have recently released their 2020-21 Annual Report which highlights the incredible outcomes they have achieved across the country. Recfishers know and value the importance of healthy habitat and
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April 22, 2022
VRFish Condemns Response to Curdies River Fish and Cattle Deaths
Victoria’s recreational fishing peak body today condemned the lack of detailed response from State Government managed agencies to the disaster unfolding in the Curdies River. The Curdies River is one
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April 4, 2022
Fishers Advised to Steer Clear of Petroleum Safety Zone at Otway Offshore Project
Beach Energy are currently undertaking an offshore drilling campaign in the Otway Offshore basin, near Port Campbell in south west Victoria. Recently, they’ve observed recreational vessels entering the 500 metre Petroleum
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March 30, 2022
First campsites on Crown Land Water Frontage to open on Friday
On Friday 1 April, six campsites on Crown Land Water Frontage will be opened up for public use. These campsites are the first of hundreds of camping spots that will
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March 28, 2022
Fishers warned not to fish at Cherry Lake following recent chemical spill
Cherry Lake in Altona is a popular lake for fishing in Melbourne’s west. We’ve received reports from concerned recfishers based in the Altona area after witnessing a mass fish kill
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March 24, 2022
Family friendly events to get involved in
There’s nothing better than getting the kids outdoors and sharing a love of fishing with the next generation of recfishers. With school holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to
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March 23, 2022
Keeping track of 10 million fish
After recently celebrating the achievement of stocking 9 million fish over the past year, the Victorian Fisheries Authority are on track to stock a record-breaking 10 million fish by April.
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March 23, 2022
Steer clear of ships in the Rip
Recfishers have been taking the opportunity to get out on the water with friends and family. Many have been targeting kingfish as they have been firing in the Bay. The
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March 16, 2022
Commercial bycatch limits in Port Phillip Bay have been finalised
Commercial fishing nets will be removed from Port Phillip Bay by 1 April 2022, delivering an election commitment by the Andrews Labor Government. Eight snapper longline fishing licences will remain










