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Victorian forums to grow fishing

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FISHERIES Victoria will hold 10 regional forums across the state commencing later this month to hear anglers’ thoughts on opportunities to build even better fisheries in Victoria. All are welcome!

Fisheries Victoria executive director Travis Dowling said the forums were a great opportunity for anglers and fisheries managers to exchange ideas, understand how fishing licence fees were being spent and identify new projects that would improve access and facilities.

“The State Government’s ambitious Target One Million plan for recreational fishing aims to get more people fishing more often, so we want to hear ideas from anglers about local projects that will deliver local benefits,” Dowling said.

“Previous forums have suggested projects ranging from artificial fishing reefs in our bays and inlets, more defined pedestrian access alongside trout streams, fish stocking, research and fish cleaning tables at major boat ramps.

“This is the seventh consecutive year we have engaged anglers this way because face-to-face conversations have yielded great ideas and helped build meaningful relationships.”

The forums will be run in partnership with VRFish.

This year Fisheries Victoria will also visit several Victorian universities to discuss and promote recreational fishing opportunities to interested students.

This year’s forums will be held at:

* Warrnambool 29 October 7pm Warrnambool and District Angling Club, Cnr Simpson St and Otway Rd.
* Wodonga 4 November 7pm Department of Economic Development, 1 McKoy St, Kiewa Room.
* Nagambie 5 November 7pm Senior Citizens Hall, High Street.
* Nunawading 10 November 7pm Laburnum Angling Club, 4 Silver Grove.
* Torquay 11 November 7pm Torquay Angling Club, The Esplanade, Fisherman’s Beach.
* Shepparton 13 November 6.30pm McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Show Grounds (as part of TackleWorld’s Fishing Expo).
* Ballarat 18 November 7pm Ballarat Fly Fishers Club, Lake Wendouree, Cnr Wendouree Parade and Pleasant St (adjacent to yacht club).
* Bendigo 19 November 7pm Bendigo Legion Angling Club, Rotary Gateway Park, 26 High Street, Kangaroo Flat.
* Williamstown 26 November 7pm Williamstown and Newport Angling Club, 29 Esplanade.
* Lake Tyers 2 December 7pm Toorloo Arm Hall, 430 Lake Tyers Beach Rd.

Dowling said Target One Million aimed to grow recreational fishing participation to one million anglers by 2020.

“It will also establish a Better Fishing Facilities Fund, increase fish stocking from three to five million annually, help angling clubs strengthen membership via a grants program and introduce children’s fishing programs to schools,” Dowling said.

Learn more about the forums at www.vic.gov.au/regionalfishforums.

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