Fishing

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…

Chaparral Australia takes top dealer gong

September 28, 2020

Chaparral Australia has won its 6th International Dealer of the Year Award at the 55th Annual Dealer Conference and Awards night. This year’s awards ceremony capped off an impressive Virtual…

Lakes Entrance lands a better jetty

September 25, 2020

Fishers in Lakes Entrance now have a bigger, safer spot to wet a line thanks to an upgrade of Reeve Landing Jetty on Bullock Island. Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis…

Lowrance announces new Ghost trolling motors

September 14, 2020

Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, announced today the expansion of its award-winning Lowrance Ghost freshwater trolling motor design with the new Ghost 52 and 60. The new…

Support for Victoria's first indigenous fishing cl...

September 8, 2020

Victoria’s first ever Indigenous fishing club is getting a helping hand to take cultural education and traditional fishing knowledge on the road so it can be shared with more Victorians…

Premier brands shore up space at Sanctuary Cove Bo...

September 1, 2020

The Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, is shaping up to be a bumper event following the launch of exhibitor bookings just three…

Fisheries 'Big Build' is on at Snobs Creek and Bra...

August 31, 2020

Work is underway on two exciting developments that will make fishing even better across Victoria. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the Snobs Creek hatchery facility, near Eildon, is undergoing a $1.2 million revitalisation and a new fisheries officer station…