Victorian Fisheries Authority

Four lakes have shared in more than 26,000 trout this week to make your freshwater fishing even better! The fish were stocked into: Lake Eildon, Lake Hume, Lake Fyans and Lake Cartcarrong. These fish will be catchable size inside 12 months! #yourfishinglicencefeesatworkpic.twitter.com/Gk77rBvVWi

Rock lobster season opens on 16 November, so it’s time to get prepared and order your tags! The 2020/21 tags are white and can be ordered using the FREE Vic RL Tag app from the App Store or Google Play. Still got your old green tags? They can be recycled, no problem! pic.twitter.com/kxUkktDuhe

Yellas, cod, EPs, Aussie bass… Victoria’s rivers are home to an awesome assortment of native fish. The Native Fish Report Cards project is one of 10 to score funding in the 2019/20 of rec fishing grants, extending the program for a further 2 years. http://www.nativefishreportcard.org.au pic.twitter.com/qz8BdO3fpZ

On the water and keen to check a catch limit? No fear, the Vic Fishing app is here! It’s FREE & loaded with heaps of info about freshwater and saltwater species. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, or visit https://vfa.vic.gov.au/.../recreational-fishing ….... #knowyourlimits #target1millionpic.twitter.com/EOO8cUHgVC

Are your recreational fishing interests being effectively represented? VRFish is the peak body for rec fishing in Victoria. We’re keen to get your input into a survey to gauge whether fishers feel their interests are being looked after. READ: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/review-of-vrfish …pic.twitter.com/NtQK2wzGQn

Mates having a fish together… Apart. Fisheries Officers Todd and Anthony met these fishers along the Goulburn River near Murchison. They were pleased to see they had their rods set up with social distancing in mind and their masks on. Great Work! #Fisheriesofficersatworkpic.twitter.com/sGslbpnH8c

The rocky reefs are taking shape at St Helens. Find out more here: http://www.vfa.vic.gov.au/rockyreefs  #corioreefs #target1million #Geelongpic.twitter.com/dteMAM3HpV

Have you had your say on our Gippsland Lakes Recreational Fishery Plan yet? The latest episode of The Poddy Mullet takes you through it and how you can get involved before consultation ends on 28 October. http://www.anchor.fm/poddy-mullet  #gippslandlakes #blackbream #target1millionpic.twitter.com/hyiGGthhO7

Amazing news! This year’s scientific survey of the Gippsland Lakes has recorded the second highest abundance of baby black bream in the last 10 years. Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/breamsurveys pic.twitter.com/1zdARC5Xys

The Campaspe River, between Elmore and Rochy. Cracking spot to chase a yella! #fisheriesofficersatwork #target1millionpic.twitter.com/HhhN0uasrs

Last week we told you river blackfish love selfies. Turns out there’s an underwater battle for selfie supremacy! Cameras used for a research project have caught a dancing shrimp, a curious crayfish and an eclectic eel joining in the photographic fun. Take a look! pic.twitter.com/R8PXoGCyzY

An eagle-eye view in Victoria’s northeast. Care to guess which tributary of Lake Eildon this is? #fisheriesofficersatwork #adayinthelifepic.twitter.com/WQAIxFWrBJ

Rock on! We’re creating a solid foundation for the new rocky reefs in and around Corio Bay. Work’s begun on moving 2,000 tonnes of locally-sourced basalt to begin construction of the three new reefs. To learn more, visit http://www.vfa.vic.gov.au/rockyreefs pic.twitter.com/Wk3HG1d0x0

Cooking with the kids? We've got you covered! Today in the Kids Fishing HUB, WIRF leader Cara Cummings is sharing her best fishy recipes to try. Oh, did we mention there are prizes to be won? Visit the event today to check it out: https://fb.me/e/fRiFAkC69 pic.twitter.com/9xuG0uFgGB

For a fish known to be pretty mysterious, river blackfish sure do love a selfie! A project funded by your fishing licence fees is using innovative cameras to monitor the movements of these often elusive native fish. #yourfishinglicencefeesatwork #nativefishpic.twitter.com/S4CrLR5A0L

On the beat. #docklands #fisheriesofficersatworkpic.twitter.com/WgDZ5TOtSt

There’s 5 waters left to receive stonkers this week, starting tomorrow with Rowville Lakes & Karkarook, then Wednesday at Spavin, Navan Park & Darlingsford lakes. They'll share in 135 enormous rainbow trout, some of which are 7kg! Visit http://www.vfa.vic.gov.au/metrostonkers  for morepic.twitter.com/EsEFWDSxd3

Work’s started on a fishing spot you can bank on! The work is happening at Nine Foot Bank, which is the subject of an Australian-first reef restoration technique. To read the latest news, visit this link: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/about/news/work-starts-on-reef-restoration-in-port-phillip-bay … #targetonemillion #shellfishreefspic.twitter.com/HG58JzLLAn

Got some great memories of the Gippsland Lakes? We do too. That’s why we’re planning to restore it as a rec fishing mecca! The latest episode of The Poddy Mullet details our aim to return the fishery to its former glory. https://anchor.fm/poddy-mullet  #gippslandlakes #podcastpic.twitter.com/Xul7LJAwYi

Wye not take a guess where this is on the Great Ocean Road? Go on, place your bets! #fisheriesofficersatworkpic.twitter.com/QdX9UvQbsw