HOOK, LINE AND SINKER: SUPERSIZED FISH STOCKING THIS WINTER
The Allan Labor Government is making sure little anglers in Macedon can get hooked on a new hobby these winter school holidays – with more than 35,000 catchable-size rainbow trout being stocked into 80 lakes across the state.
Member for Macedon today announced the local stocking of rainbow trout:
• 200 in the Glenlyon Dam
• 350 in Hanging Rock Lake
• 200 in Quarry Street Reserve Lake in Trentham
• 200 in Walter J Smith Reserve in Riddells Creek.
This has helped us reach a record-breaking stocking of 11.5 million this year – smashing our previous record of 10 million.
More fish are stocked in Victoria than every other state and territory combined – with Murray cod, golden perch, brown and rainbow trout, threatened Macquarie perch, dusky flathead, Australian bass and more bolstering world-class fishing experiences that are easy and accessible for every Victorian to enjoy.
The Labor Government’s $96 million Go Fishing and Boating Plan has backed the Victorian Fisheries Authority to stock more than 29.5 million fish since 2021 – attracting more families and friends to every corner of Victoria to enjoy this great activity.
There’s never been a better time for Victorian kids to start their fishing journey thanks to the Government’s Little Angler Kits program which has delivered 95,000 kits to every grade 5 student in Victorian schools so more young anglers can try their luck at their local lake.
The kits also include a kids’ guide to fishing with safety messages and educational videos that teach budding fishers tips for catching fish as well as responsible fishing practices – inspiring kids to discover this active, healthy pastime and giving families the information and equipment they need to get started.
To view the full list of Family Fishing Lakes and see what’s been stocked, head to www.vfa.vic.gov.au/holidaytrout
Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“We’ve stocked more fish than ever before into Victorian waters in the past year so there’s great fishing, not only for these holidays, but for future generations to enjoy.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos
“Our record-breaking fish stocking program means great recreational fishing for all Victorians and attracting more families and friends to every corner of Victoria to enjoy this great activity.”
