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Successful Close to School Holidays with VicFish Kids Event at Lillydale Lake

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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Fishcare Victoria Wraps Up Dynamic Fishing Workshops in Altona, Williamstown, and Dandenong North

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 Open Day Success

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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A Rewarding Day of Fishing at Kerferd Rd Jetty

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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East Gippsland Fishcare: Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Anglers

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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The Carp Catch: A Culinary Adventure at the Fishcare Fishing Clinic

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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A Successful Sunday Fishing Clinic, Thanks to Lakes Entrance Co-op

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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Hooked on Lakes Entrance 2024: A Day to Remember

In the heart of Lakes Entrance, the Fishcare community witnessed another landmark event with the 2024 edition of Hooked on Lakes Entrance. Despite the challenging hot and blustery conditions, the spirit of fishing brought together over 100 enthusiastic kids, accompanied by their parents, making the event an unforgettable success. The popular Come & Try Fishing…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: A Day Full of Joy and Empowerment

March 8, 2024, marked a significant day in the calendar for Fishcare Victoria, as we celebrated International Women’s Day with a marathon of events stretching from the Bass Coast to Mornington. This year’s celebration was nothing short of extraordinary, with activities running from the early hours of 6 a.m. right through until 10 p.m., including…
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Fun and Learning at Kerferd Rd Jetty: A Day with Elwood Angling Club

On the first Wednesday of this month, our community came together for the much-anticipated monthly event at Kerferd Rd Jetty, marking another successful gathering of fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. In collaboration with the members of the Elwood Angling Club, the day was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, fishing. Despite the varying…
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