Fishing

Fleet chases glory at Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Cl...

March 25, 2020

An action-packed weekend of fishing in the 2020 Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic has once again proved the fishing grounds off the Eyre Peninsula as superb. In its 14th year,…

Costly calamari catch for illegal fisher

March 16, 2020

A St Albans (Vic) man who took 96 calamari over three fishing trips near Queenscliff last Spring has been convicted, prohibited from fishing for six months, fined $750 and forfeited…

Tickets on sale for 32nd Sanctuary Cove Show

March 10, 2020

Visitors can now secure tickets to the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), held from May 21-24. Showcasing more than 300 exhibitors, over 600 boats and a jam-packed schedule…

Raymarine Congratulates NSWGFA On spectacular succ...

February 27, 2020

Another Interclub is done and dusted and Raymarine, a justifiably proud major sponsor of this prestigious competition has congratulated the New South Wales Game Fishing Association for yet again running…

Secret's out and line's cast for the 2020 GoFish N...

February 26, 2020

Launched on the banks of the Goulburn River today, in magnificent conditions, the line has been cast for the 2020 GoFish Nagambie tournament, which is promised to be better and…

10 out of 10 for mercury at Costa bream opener

February 25, 2020

In what’s an amazing first, Australia’s biggest bream fishing tournament has opened with the top 10 finishers all using Mercury engines to bring back their haul. “In all the years…

National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo

February 25, 2020

Australia’s greatest 4×4 and fishing celebrities are coming together for Queensland’s ultimate outdoor lifestyle expo. Taking over 45,000m2 of the Brisbane Showgrounds this year, the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing…

Yanmar-powered vessel to help sustainable fishing ...

February 11, 2020

Australian boatbuilder Steber International has powered its largest hull to date with Yanmar. Built for the Mauritius government, the Westcoaster-based hull will investigate sustainable fishing in the Indian Ocean. If…

$10k to lure fishers back to bushfire affected are...

February 5, 2020

The Victorian Government is encouraging recreational fishers back to bushfire-affected areas by giving them the chance at landing a tagged fish worth up to $10,000. Recreational fishing in Gippsland and…

Australia’s richest freshwater fishing comp & ou...

January 31, 2020

Cast your way to $500k at GoFish Nagambie, Australia’s richest freshwater fishing competition and outdoor lifestyle festival. With an $80k prize for the biggest Murray Cod and $150,000 in cash…

Big brands quick to shore up space at SCIBS 2020

January 22, 2020

The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has attracted a strong response from exhibitors, all enthused by the prospect of an enhanced larger layout and additions to the program…

Containers overboard clean-up operation underway

January 21, 2020

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has signed a contract to remove the pollution caused by the Yang Ming owned container ship YM Efficiency, when it lost 81 containers off…

Christmas comes early for boaters and fishers in A...

December 13, 2019

The Apollo Bay boat ramp has been upgraded just in time for summer, making it safer and easier for boaters and fishers to get out on the water. Better Boating…

Abalone duo apprehended at Altona Beach

December 12, 2019

Two men from Sunshine West (Vic) are facing serious charges after being arrested by Fisheries Officers allegedly in possession of a commercial quantity of abalone. Victorian Fisheries Authority Director of…

RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show Invitation to Exhi...

December 5, 2019

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is now taking applications to exhibit at the 60th anniversary Melbourne Boat Show, the largest promotion of recreational boating in Victoria, The Show is…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show expands for...

November 28, 2019

Officially launching today, exhibitors can now secure their preferred space on water and within the vibrant Marine Village for the 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) held from May…

New fisheries podcast set to make a splash

November 27, 2019

Recreational and commercial fishers, growers, seafood consumers and people who simply love our waterways can now tune in to the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) new fortnightly podcast, The Poddy Mullet.…

Fad-tastic summer ahead for southwest fishers

November 26, 2019

Torquay’s (Vic) offshore artificial fishing reef welcomed the return of five fish aggregating devices (FADs) today with another two to be deployed off Lorne and Aireys Inlet in the weeks…

Maritimo sets sight on the future and adds Maritim...

November 25, 2019

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo is the most advanced in its history with the brand’s global outreach strategy pushing strongly throughout Australasia and The Americas. The proud family-owned…

New App to better prepare Victorian boaters & Fish...

November 25, 2019

Boaters and fishers across Victoria will be better prepared for a safer summer with the launch of a new app and safety campaign. Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford…

Aussie bass stocking gets underway in Gippsland

November 21, 2019

Recreational fishers in Gippsland (Vic) are smiling from ear to ear thanks to the stocking of over 130,000 Australian bass into 11 lakes and rivers yesterday to further improve freshwater…

Stacer welcomes NSW Mid North Coast dealer

November 21, 2019

Right in the heart of the NSW Mid North Coast is Stacers’ newest dealer, Hastings Marine. The Port Macquarie based dealership has made a name for itself as a leader…

Evinrude's mid-range outboards now come with savin...

November 19, 2019

With stock now hitting the shelves of Australian Evinrude dealers, they say it’s time to give customers the best reason to get out boating this summer. Evinrude is offering $10…

“Stoked – and then some” with Mercury repowe...

November 19, 2019

A professional guide who knows the areas around Cairns and Hinchinbrook, Queensland, like the back of his hand, Jon Snell often needs speed. “When you have a client and you’re…

Mullaway movement mysteries revealed

November 14, 2019

Victorian recreational fishing licence fees are funding a two-year study by the Nature Glenelg Trust that is revealing amazing secrets about the movement of mulloway in and between our rivers,…

A serious 'go anywhere' gamefisher called Aura

November 14, 2019

Fusing traditional craftsmanship and high-tech materials, Norman R. Wright & Sons have created the one-of-a-kind, 60ft Sport Fisher “Aura”. Drawing on their 110-year history of custom-crafted vessels, Norman R. Wright…

Hooked up on Murray Codference

November 12, 2019

Come and hear about all things Murray cod at Victoria’s fourth annual Murray Codference on Sunday 8 December in Shepparton, boasting an expanded schedule of events including a free family…

Extinct fish sighting back from the dead

November 11, 2019

An extremely rare fish thought to be extinct has been reportedly spotted for the first time in over two decades during a lake recovery project in regional Victoria. Two Southern…

All 4 Adventure with Raymarine

November 6, 2019

FLIR Systems has announced today its Raymarine brand has joined forces with acclaimed adventurer and TV host Jase Andrews for series 11 of the top rated All 4 Adventure fishing…

Two boats seized for illegal calamari catches

November 4, 2019

Queenscliff’s (Vic) fantastic run of calamari has proved too tempting for a couple of fishers who were apprehended, in seperate unrelated incidents, within a week of each other, by Fisheries…