All posts tagged "Safety"

  • Lifejacket laws to improve rock fishing safety

    Victorians are incredibly lucky to have such extensive and widespread coastlines that offer some of the most rewarding fishing experiences one can have.  Our picturesque Victorian coastlines provide some great

  • Steer Clear in the Rip

    Kingfish have been a hot target in Port Phillip Bay recently as recfishers take the opportunity to get out on the water with their friends and family. A well-known spot

  • Partial closure of Portarlington Breakwater

    If you go fishing along the Portarlington breakwater, there are currently changes to access along the northern-arm of the breakwater. Following a recent inspection, Parks Victoria have closed a 200

  • Wear A Life Jacket When Rock Fishing

    Rock fishing is a great way to go fishing, but it’s also carries risks.  The FISHERIES (ROCK FISHING SAFETY) NOTICE 2021 requires recreational rock fishers to wear lifejackets at high-risk rock fishing

  • Stay safe while rock fishing this summer

    We are blessed with beautiful coastlines in Victoria that make it easy to fish from rock ledges, submerged rocks and rock faces. Whilst rock fishing can provide some great fishing

  • Respect dolphins while on the water

    Dolphin Research Institute | Dolphin Distancing campaign Our bays provide dolphins with shelter, food and a safe space to birth and raise calves. Dolphins are naturally curious creatures and will

  • New lifejacket laws to improve rock fishing safety at ten high-risk sites

    In Victoria, we are blessed with beautiful coastlines that make it easy to fish from rock ledges, submerged rocks and rock faces. Whilst rock fishing can guarantee some great fishing

  • Stay Safe While Rock Fishing

    In Victoria, we are blessed with beautiful coastlines that make it easy to fish from rock ledges, submerged rocks and rock faces. Whilst rock fishing can guarantee some great fishing

  • Steer Clear of Ships in the Rip

    As the water temperature has warmed up, recfishers have been reporting good numbers of kingfish showing up in the Rip. After a quiet summer for kingfish last year and COVID

  • New ‘Boating Vic’ App Launched Ahead of Summer

    A brand new Boating Vic App and website have been launched this week. Built by Maritime Safety Victoria, Boating Vic is a comprehensive trip planning tool with all the boat ramp

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