Fishcare Victoria has been successful in 2 small grant applications to deliver litter awareness programs through the Port Phillip Bay Fund and through Coastcare. These exciting projects will add to the success of the current Fishcare program which educates young Victorians about responsible recreational fishing and stewardship of our aquatic resources. These litter projects will…
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Each year fisheries releases a Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide which shows if there has been any changes to rules. If you want a physical copy of the new Recreational guide you can request it through VFA by ringing the Customer Service Centre on 136 186. There is also a digital copy is available on the…
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We had a glorious summer day on 10th December for our volunteer induction and training day. Two new volunteers, Tom and Natalie as well as Karen our Fishcare Victoria Secretary put through their paces. The day started with a tour of the trailer, where we went through all the resources available to schools and community…
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The Victorian Fisheries Authority has held their final Vic Fish Kids day in Maryborough on the 29th of October. The event was the last of a series of kids fishing days held across the state as a part of the Target 1 Million campaign, aimed at getting more people fishing more often. The ambassador for…
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On Wednesday the 4th of October Fishcare Victoria and the Anderson Inlet Angling Club joined forces to run a “Come try Fishing Day” in Inverloch. Over 50 children accompanied by their parents and grandparents enjoyed the sunshine on the shores of Anderson Inlet to learn about sustainable recreational fishing. Both sessions were booked out and…
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Our regional groups have information trailers that house our resources along with a number of fishing rods and tackle. If you are holding a community event and you would like to provide some information or interactive activities regarding sustainable recreational fishing, make sure you contact us to discuss how we might be able to support…
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We run education activities with over 6000 Victorian school students annually with the objective to develop in students conservation attitudes and sustainable behaviours in respect to aquatic environments. If you are teacher and would like Fishcare to run one of our sustainable fishing programs at your school please contact us. Below is a guide to…
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Know your limits Know the Victorian fishing regulations including fishing gear restrictions, catch limits and area closures. Don’t take more than you need and let the little ones go! Use fish friendly Tackle Circle hooks and knotless landing nets can reduce stress and damage to fish that are to be released Return unwanted or undersize…
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2017 Fishcare Victoria Annual General Meeting Fishcare Victoria Inc. will host its Annual General Meeting at 2:00pm on Friday the 4th August 2017 at the Portsea Camp, 3704 Point Nepean Road, Portsea, Victoria. Business to be transacted at the meeting will be as per the agenda and in accordance with the rules of our association.…
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Despite a grim weather forecast and a wet, windy and rainy morning, the clouds parted and the community got behind the Tooradin Angling Club family fishing event on the 28th of May. The event was celebrating the fantastic new fishing platforms in Tooradin which a number of community groups worked together in applying for funding…
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