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October, 2019
Fish of the day - Australian Salmon
Small to medium-sized Australian salmon can be caught from many piers using a variety of baits. Various rigs can be used including a running sinker or paternoster rig, or fishing with afloat.  Australian salmon respond well to metal lures that are cast out and retrieved. When schools of Australian salmon are present in the bay they can be located by looking out for flocks of sea birds that are diving and feeding. Once a school of fish is located they can be caught by trolling lures in their vicinity or casting lures, flies or soft plastics. When hooked Australian Salmon put up a strong fight, often jumping clear of the water several times. Learn More...

Learn more about other species here

Fishcare Geelong has hit the ground running!!

The Geelong and Bellarine group recently attended two events in conjunction with the Victorian Fisheries Authority at Albert Park Lake and Pakenham Lake. The Multicultural day held at Albert Park Lake was a great success with almost one hundred children and adults in attendance. The participant’s background ranged from Africa and as well as a number representing various parts of Aisa. It was a great success with everyone involved demonstrating a willingness to learn about the rules surrounding our Victorian fisheries, knot tying and rigging, water safety by Surf Life Saving Victoria and then also getting involved in some fishing along the edge of the lake. Unfortunately, the fishing was tough but they had the opportunity to see some quality rainbow trout. Read more....

Squid Fishing Melbourne

 
With plenty of squid to catch in Port Phillip Bay, targeting fresh calamari is a popular sport around Melbourne or Victoria. This style of fishing suits all ages and abilities and can occur off your local pier, jetty or in a boat using a standard 2-4 kg rod and a healthy variety of squid jigs. Squid travel in groups, inhabiting shallow weedy areas, reefs and inshore waters where they can be caught during the day and night, particularly around Queenscliff Pier, a Melbourne Squidding hotspot! Read more....

Welcome Elysia – New Port Phillip & Westernport, All Ability Facilitator

 
 

Fishcare Victoria are excited to welcome our newest staff member Elysia Gustafson!! Elysia is a Marine Biologist with a Master’s in teaching who began her career in the Aquaculture Industry in Port Fairy before moving to Port Douglas to work on the Great Barrier Reef where she conducted surveys in association with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Eye on the Reef to better understand Reef Health and resilience in response to Climate change and developing effective techniques to manage the Crown of Thorns Sea Star. Read more...

Twin Rivers Bream Classic in East Gippsland

 
 

Fishcare EG has supported the Twin Rivers Bream Classic for over ten years with the Fishcare volunteers conducting Catch and Release stations on the individual rivers to give sustainable anglers competing in the competition, the opportunity to bring their fish to the stations to be weighed, the weight recorded and then released back into the river. Read more...

Our 'What's Under the Water' project is coming to life!

 
 

So exciting!!! Our 'What's under the water' pool snorkeling project was tested in the Lakes Entrance pool in early September. This project was funded through a Coastcare Grant and will raise awareness about the impacts of marine litter and build an appreciation and stewardship for our marine environment.

Fish models are placed on a seascape background of kelp and seagrasses and then placed in the pool. Students then snorkel along and document what fish and marine litter they see on an underwater slate. This activity is also complemented by an in-class session, as well as a beach litter clean up.

We are just working on the finishing touches with the aim to start delivery in term 1, 2020. If your school is interested in participating, please get in touch!

Fish ID & Fishing Tips

We think it’s important for fishers to understand their target species biology and sustainability threats to ensure we can work together to conserve our fish stocks for future generations.

When you go fishing its important you can correctly identify catch so that you can check the appropriate fisheries rules and regulations. If you don’t know what you have caught its always best to take a photo, successfully release the fish and identify later.

Click here to learn more about Victoria’s favourite and most popular recreational fishing species and how to catch them!

Green Tackle
- 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 50% when using circle hooks compared with the traditional J-hooks due to minimal instances of internal damage via gut hooking.
 
Suitable for most species of fish both fresh and salt water. If deep hooking does occur leave the hook and cut the line as close to the mouth as possible.

There is a more sustainable way to pack your tackle box than you may realise!!! Plus it won't affect your catch rate! Learn more in from our Green Tackle Guide.
 

Best Practice Fishing

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 fish to the water


Use the right techniques to help increase released fish survival.

Take rubbish with you


Reduce the impact of litter on our waterways and aquatic environment and take your rubbish and other litter that may be around with you.

Help maintain water quality and fish habitat


Use designated access tracks along the shoreline to try and help reduce erosion and damage to bankside vegetation.
Are you passionate about responsible fishing & protecting our aquatic resources? Click here to become a volunteer!
Help us educate future responsible anglers by clicking here and making a donation
Sarah Van Stokrom
Executive Officer
0437 672 242
svanstokrom@fishcarevictoria.org.au
Mitch McMaster
Geelong & Bellarine Facilitator
0448 546 703
mmcmaster@fishcarevictoria.org.au
 
Jenny Allitt
East Gippsland Facilitator
0400 008 081
jennifer.allitt@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Elysia Gustafson
Port Phillip & Westernport All Abililty Facilitator
0423 588 345
egustafson@fishcarevictoria.org.au
Fishcare Victoria is a community based not-for-profit organisation promoting responsible and sustainable attitudes and practices amongst recreational anglers and the wider community. 
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