All posts tagged "Port Phillip Bay"
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VRFish Applauds Habitat Hero, Bob Pearce
Photo: (L) Anthony Forster, Fisheries Manager at the Victorian Fisheries Authority, and (R) Bob Pearce at the celebration of Kayakers Reef receiving Marine and Coastal Act consent. Bob Pearce is
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Strong Snapper Recruitment in 2022
This year is proving to be a fantastic year for Victoria’s snapper stocks with high recruitment found in Port Phillip Bay. The latest snapper survey by the Victorian Fisheries Authority has
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Artificial Reefs Deployed in the Bay
When we think about targeting kingfish in the bay, there’s one place that’s at the top of our minds: the Rip. The ‘canyons’ in the Rip provide an ideal structure
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Designs Released for Altona Pier Redevelopment
Parks Victoria have released new schematic designs for the Altona Pier redevelopment following community consultation in mid-2020. Based on community feedback, the new pier will feature a modern y-shaped pier
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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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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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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
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Port Phillip Bay/Western Port Fishery Catch Limits (Commercial)
Consultation closes on Friday 4 March at 5pm.
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Minister Holds the Line on Longline Bycatch
VRFish commends Minister Horne on the decision to continue limiting commercial fishing bycatch in Port Phillip Bay. Commercial fishing nets will be removed from Port Phillip Bay by 1 April
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New Reefs to Attract Kingfish
Kingfish in the Rip have been generating a lot of interest amongst recfishers lately and we’ve enjoyed seeing some cracking catches on our socials. With the Rip a popular spot