Fishing

Sydney Festival of Boating

March 24, 2021

The Boating Industry Association yesterday launched the Invitation to Exhibit for the Sydney Festival of Boating to be held at Darling Harbour (29 Jul – 1 Aug). This event will…

Big weekend for Cockle fishers at McLoughlins Beac...

March 22, 2021

A recent weekend operation by Fisheries Officers at McLoughlins Beach in Gippsland (Vic) saw many recreational fishers lawfully collecting cockles, however some illegal activity was reported with catches seized. Victorian…

Catch a new career as a Fisheries Officer

March 19, 2021

The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) has commenced a recruitment drive for seven trainee fisheries officers with a view to filling vacant positions across the state. VFA Chief Executive Officer Travis…

A Hunter on the Water

February 12, 2021

Based in Booker Bay just north of Sydney, Captain Scott Thorrington runs Haven Sportfishing Charters in the productive waters along Australia’s New South Wales Central Coast. The busy skipper applies…

Melbourne Boat Show 2021 and 2022 Announcement

February 10, 2021

The long-awaited, much anticipated 60th Melbourne Boat Show, will now be conducted from 16 – 19 June 2022. After detailed consideration of all event-related factors, the Boating industry Association of…

First wave of exhibitors announced for SCIBS 2021

February 9, 2021

The highly anticipated 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), to be held from May 20-23 at the vibrant Marine Village on the Gold Coast, is shaping…

Boating safety and facilities program now open

February 5, 2021

The Victorian Government is making recreational boating better and more accessible for all Victorians providing $1.5 million in funding to eligible organisations under its latest grants program. Minister for Fishing…

Seven arrested for abalone poaching

January 28, 2021

Seven men allegedly involved in an abalone poaching syndicate were arrested by Fisheries Officers and Victoria Police last week. Mornington Officers observed two men, one of which was known to…

Melbourne Boat Show - invitation to exhibit

January 27, 2021

Demand for the boating lifestyle, and therefore for boats and accessories, is at an all-time high. Seasoned boaters are looking to consolidate their boating lifestyle and the new people entering…

Illegal calamari catch leads to boat forfeiture

January 21, 2021

A Hillside (Vic) man who took 23 calamari off Queenscliff and broke water safety regulations has been convicted, prohibited from fishing for six months, fined $1200 and had his boat…

Whittley announce one year celebration weekend sho...

January 19, 2021

Whittley Queensland (QLD) have announced the new dealership’s FREE One Year Celebration Boat Show Weekend Sale on the 20th and 21st of February 2021 at The Boat Works in Coomera.…

Navico Partners with Ozfish Unlimited

January 18, 2021

Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands is excited to announce a partnership with Ozfish Unlimited, a not-for-profit charity helping Aussie recreational fishers get active to…

Inaugural aussie bass stocking for LaTrobe River

December 18, 2020

The Latrobe River (Vic) has been stocked with Australian bass for the first time receiving 20,000 fingerlings as part of a plan to further improve freshwater fishing in Gippsland. Victorian…

2021 Santcuary Cove International Boat Show launch...

December 8, 2020

The 32nd edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will return to The Marine Village from 20 to 23 May 2021, with exhibitor registrations officially opening on Friday…

Melbourne Boat Show 2021 calls for exhibitors

November 28, 2020

Boats and Boating are experiencing an amazing new level of interest and demand as a COVID normal situation starts to develop in Melbourne. This is sure to last well into…

Tis the season for Murray cod

November 27, 2020

Freshwater fishers have been counting down the days until the opening of the recreational fishing season for Murray cod (on 1 December). Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO, Travis Dowling, said…

Lucky fisher lands catch worth $10k

November 26, 2020

A fly fisher has struck gold at Lake Purrumbete near Camperdown, landing a $10,000 fish as part of the relaunched Golden Tag competition. Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne…

Boating Vic data shows boaters better prepared

November 24, 2020

In the 12 months since its release, Transport Safety Victoria’s trip preparation website and app – Boating Vic – has helped 87 per cent of surveyed boaters decide whether to…

Better Boating Fund established in Vic

November 20, 2020

The legislation to create the Better Boating Fund, which will re-invest every dollar of Victorian boating registration and licensing fees back into recreational boating, has passed in the Victorian Legislative…

Hastings Boat Ramp open for summer

November 20, 2020

The Victorian Government is improving access to Western Port Bay for fishers and boaters, thanks to the completion of the first stage the $1.6 million Hastings Boat Ramp upgrade. Minister…

Bay fishers urged to do the right thing

November 12, 2020

The spring sun and snapper season are seeing large numbers of fishers flocking to Port Phillip to enjoy Victoria’s most popular fishery. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) Acting CEO Paul Shea…

Virtual trout conference bringing fishers together

November 11, 2020

The much-loved Talk Wild Trout conference is back again this year, using an online platform to bring more international speakers than ever before. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling…

New marine light bar range from Narva

November 7, 2020

Narva, an Australian owned leader in the development, manufacture and supply of automotive lighting and electrical components for the automotive, marine and transport industries. has released a range of fully…

Bravo 1 FS prop makes pro fisher faster and highe...

October 25, 2020

It’s all come together perfectly for North Queensland Barra specialist, Craig Griffiths. His new prop – a Mercury Bravo 1 FS – has not only given him more top speed,…

Good news for bream numbers in Gippsland Lakes

October 21, 2020

A survey of black bream spawning success in the Gippsland Lakes has recorded its second highest level of the last ten years. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said the…

Boating fees reinvested back into boating

October 13, 2020

The Victorian Government will deliver on its promise to reinvest boating fees directly back into the industry, with a new dedicated fund set to invest millions of dollars back into…

Download Boating Vic to get your boat back in acti...

October 8, 2020

Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) is encouraging boaters to prepare their vessels to head back out on the water after a delayed start to the 2020-21 boating season. Gareth Johnson, Recreational…

Stonker rainbows released for Metro family fun

October 7, 2020

Eighteen Metropolitan Family Fishing Lakes are currently being stocked with 500 ‘stonker’ rainbow trout to bolster recreational fishing fun with some big catches. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling said…

Boating when you don’t have a boat

September 30, 2020

Boating without a boat in Australia has never been a problem for Aussies. The practice of boating has been long associated with the outdoor loving nature of our culture. Across…

From our family to yours, love CSMR

September 28, 2020

“The past few months have taught us all to cherish our families. Spending time together, playing together, laughing together and in some cases, like ours, surviving together. If we have learned…