FROM THE OFFICE OF VRFISH – VICTORIAS’ RECREATIONAL FISHING PEAK BODY

December 1, 2008

Early Christmas present for Wimmera rec fishers

Fisheries Victoria is stocking Lake Fyans with approximately 2,000 trout today!

This early Christmas present is welcomed by VRFish and recreational fishers of the drought affected Wimmera region.

Fisheries Victoria have indicated they will be stocking 1,200 x 150g brown trout, 50-70 x 850g to 1kg brown trout and 600-800 x 200g rainbow trout.

VRFish expresses its gratitude to Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater) and Fisheries Victoria for supporting recreational fishers with the stocking of Lake Fyans.

VRFish had several requests from recreational fishers from the Western Victoria seeking a trout stocking in local waters that had not been stocked due to low water levels.

VRFish Chairman, Geoff Cramer said, “the requested stocking is not without some risk due to the continuing severe drought but should at least provide local recreational fishers with some opportunities to catch a trout”.

“It’s great to see the government supporting the local communities which are all suffering due to the drought. This is a very positive outcome for recreational fishers”.

Lake Fyans is currently holding approximately 5,000 ML. GWMWater has informed VRFish that they expect to hold a good level of water over the summer months.

Rob Loats, VRFish Board Member and President of the Wimmera Anglers Association, who is assisting Fisheries Victoria with the release, said “this is a prime example of the necessity of retaining a peak body to promote issues to enhance recreational fishing in regional Victoria”.

Fisheries Victoria has indicated that they are still investigating VRFish’s request for fish stockings at Tullaroop and Carin Curran Reservoirs.

Alison Gibson
VRFish Administration Officer
VRFish – Victoria’s Recreational Fishing Peak Body
Marine House, Ground Floor, 24 York Street South Melbourne Vic 3205
Telephone: 9686 7077 Facsimile: 9682 1066 Web: www.vrfish.com.au