As the chill of the colder months sets in, Fishcare East Gippsland has kicked off an enriching series of classroom sessions, including the “What Lives Under the Water – Gippsland Lakes” project. This initiative is designed to educate young students about the crucial roles of underwater habitats in the survival of native fish species and…
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Fishcare Victoria is proud to celebrate the contributions and journey of one of our cherished volunteers, Marita, a devoted mother to two energetic boys and a passionate fishing enthusiast. Marita’s story with Fishcare Victoria is not just about fishing; it’s a testament to the power of community, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. Marita and her…
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Fishcare Victoria was honored to participate in the ‘What’s Out There’ day hosted by Austin Health at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. This event, aimed at exploring new opportunities and technologies for rehabilitation, provided the perfect platform to introduce a groundbreaking advancement in fishing gear: the lightweight powered reels by FishWinch USA. These innovative reels,…
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Lillydale Lake was buzzing with excitement as Fishcare Victoria, in collaboration with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and their Events Team, hosted a remarkable day of fishing clinics to round off the school holidays. The event, held yesterday, featured 11 action-packed fishing clinics led by celebrity angler Lee Rayner alongside our dedicated Fishcare Victoria volunteers—Kerry,…
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In a whirlwind of activity and community engagement, Fishcare Victoria recently conducted an intensive series of fishing workshops over two consecutive days in Altona/Williamstown and Dandenong North, reaching over 150 enthusiastic participants. The first day of events took place in the scenic locales of Altona and Williamstown, where six sessions were seamlessly hosted with the…
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Arcadia, Shepparton – In a delightful showcase of angling skills and community engagement, Fishcare Victoria hosted eight engaging fishing workshops at the recent Arcadia Open Day, held at the brand new freshwater hatchery just outside Shepparton. This event, masterfully conducted by the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA), offered a fantastic opportunity for attendees to learn about…
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Despite a false start on Tuesday that led to the cancellation of our Mornington sessions, yesterday proved to be a fantastic day at Kerferd Rd Jetty. Braving the rain, we were rewarded with an amazingly successful day, hosting five fabulous sessions! An Abundance of Pinky Snapper Our participants were thrilled to catch a significant number…
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In an extraordinary showcase of community engagement and environmental education, East Gippsland Fishcare made a significant splash this past February. As part of their commitment to fostering sustainable fishing practices among younger generations, the organisation conducted eight comprehensive fishing workshops. These sessions, each lasting over two hours, were held at Lake Tyers, offering an immersive…
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At a recent Fishcare Victoria fishing clinic held in Geelong, Ernest and his wife, Cassandra, embarked on what would become a memorable culinary journey. This wasn’t just any day by the water; it was a day where several large carp, often vilified as a noxious pest, were caught. These fish, notorious for their destructive impact…
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This Sunday’s Fishing Clinic was a phenomenal success, and we have the team at Lakes Entrance Co-op to thank for their incredible support. Their generous donation of bait prawns was a game-changer for our event, proving irresistible to all the fish we encountered, but most notably to the Silver Trevally, which seemed to have a…
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