All posts tagged "native fishing"
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First Fish Stocked from New Hatchery
The first fish produced at the new native fish hatchery in Arcadia, near Shepparton, have been released into the Goulburn River. To mark the momentous occasion, more than 10,000 Golden perch fingerlings were stocked into the waterway. In great...
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The 2022 Murray Codference is Coming to Shepparton
This year’s Murray Codference has been announced by the Victorian Fisheries Authority. It’s all happening in Shepparton on the 27th February. VRFish EO, Ben Scullin, will be presenting at the Murray Codference. When Ben is not behind the desk...
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Rocklands Emerging Native Fishery
Excitement is building at Rocklands Reservoir with signs stocked native fish are already entering the fishery after just three years of growth. A flurry of recent golden perch catches is providing the best evidence yet Rocklands is well on...
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Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest!
It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable as they are in breeding mode. Cod will protect their...
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Countdown to Cod Opening
Murray cod open season kicks off on Sunday 1 December 2019 after a three-month closed season. Freshwater fishos have been counting down for weeks and expressing their excitement to catch their first cod of the season via social media....
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Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest!
It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the upcoming closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable as they are in breeding mode. Cod will protect...
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Indigenous Employment Program at New Hatchery
Shepparton’s new native fish hatchery will support Indigenous employment by employing Indigenous people for up to half of the workforce. The Indigenous employment program was announced by Minister for Fishing and Boating, Jaala Pulford. The hatchery is expected to...
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Cast a Line at Ferntree Gully Quarry
After years of advocating for the Ferntree Gully Quarry to be stocked and open to fishing, the hard work has finally paid off! On Wednesday, the incredible waterway was stocked with catchable size trout, yellowbelly and Murray Cod. This...
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Victoria’s Newest Native Fisheries
Native fishing opportunities in Victoria are at an all time high as native fish are being stocked into a number of new waterways. Malmsbury, Coliban, Lauriston, Tullaroop and Barkers Creek Reservoirs and Lake Bellfield have been stocked with 120, 000...
