The month of March found Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Westernport region with a full program. Our biggest event in the autumn is Schools Environment Week held at The Briars at Mt Martha. The “Enviro Schools Week” ran this year between 20th March – 23rd March, with a morning and afternoon session. Sarah our State Coordinator…
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On Sunday, 12th March, Fisheries Victoria and the East Gippsland Food Cluster hosted the “Hooked on Lakes Entrance” event along the Lakes Entrance Foreshore on the beautiful sunny day. This event was a collaboration between Fisheries Victoria, East Gippsland Food Cluster, East Gippsland Shire Council, Lakes Action& Development Association, Seafood Industry Victoria, Lakes Entrance Fisheries…
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What Fish is that? These 6 worksheets are aimed to assist in species ID and using the Victorian Recreational Fishing Gudie to ID fish as well as learn about their Bag and Size limits. These are to be used in conjunction with the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide 2020. Litter Warriors Workbook Our Litter Warriors booklet…
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Here are some downloadable resources to guide you towards a sustainable fishing future and to protect our marine and freshwater environments for future generations.
Circle Hooks Circle hooks are curved back in a circular shape rather than the common J-hook, a design aimed at lip hooking fish. Circle hooks set themselves when the fish picks up the bait and makes to turn away, there is no need to strike when using circle hooks. Mortality rates are decreased by approximately…
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Whenever you go fishing your personal safety should be your main consideration. A number of fishing trips each year in Victoria tragically result in drowning. The following tips should help make sure that each of your fishing trips is a safe one. d General safety tips Never go fishing on your own, and always try…
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