Fishing

  • Rural news in brief

    News on growing popularity of agriculture studies, rebates for farm safety measures, a report from the VFF annual meeting, and a program to reduce fishing waste.

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  • Lake to be stocked with 10,000 trout

    Victoria’s fishing authority is finalising plans to stock Lake Colac with rainbow trout in a boost for the region’s anglers.

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  • No fish release for Lake Colac until next year

    Colac anglers desperately need plenty more rain before authorities will release rainbow trout into Lake Colac.

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  • Cash for Bullen Merri boat ramp

    Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri will receive $58,000 to design a new boat ramp for South Beach.

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  • Fishing enthusiasts in a tangle over “ludicrous” government controls

    Lorne’s fishing club is leading a state-wide protest against the Victorian Government’s controversial fishing ban.

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  • Jetties and parks closed

    National parks, boat ramps and jetties have closed to the public as part of increased COVID-19 restrictions.

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  • Fishing ban is ‘frustrating’

    A keen Colac angler says he’s frustrated by the State Government’s decision to ban recreational fishing, but understands health is their number-one priority.

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  • MP sprays state’s solo fishing ban

    Colac’s state MP has demanded an explanation from the State Government after it banned solo recreational fishing under stage three of its coronavirus lockdown.

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