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Fisheries Victoria Fish-e-Fax The cards will be of great value to parents who want to get their children involved in a healthy outdoor activity such as fishing but don’t have much knowledge of the sport themselves. A full set of the eight cards is available upon request for a limited time by calling 136 186, contacting the nearest DPI office or sending an email to go.fishing@dpi.vic.gov.au and including a postal address. Another great way for children and parents to develop their fishing skills, and have a lot of fun in the process, is to attend one of the Family Fishing Festivals that are regularly staged by Fisheries Victoria. Festivals are scheduled for Lillydale Lake on 20 September and Jubilee Lake, Daylesford on 18 October. The festivals are loaded with fishing and other fun activities and should prove to be very popular. To find out more about the Government’s $3.2 million Go Fishing in Victoria initiative visit the website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/gofishing Fishing licence fees take steps to better access Recreational anglers visiting the Surf Coast can now enjoy better access to Jump and Artillery Rocks, near Lorne thanks to the installation of steps at both locations. More than 20 steps had been constructed at each location, making it easier for anglers to chase salmon, snapper, trevally and sweep. Access to Artillery Rocks previously meant negotiating a slippery goat track and the steps are a welcome addition to two popular Victorian fishing spots. Guard rails have also been installed along the steeper sections of each stairway, further improving access for those who may have found the climb difficult in the past. The steps will provide anglers with suitable access routes from the Great Ocean Road and both stairways will assist in the protection of surrounding vegetation and reduction of erosion. Anglers are reminded that fishing from such locations as Artillery Rocks requires specialised knowledge and appropriate clothing and equipment. If in doubt ask an experienced local angler. The steps are another great example of how revenue from recreational fishing licences, and in this case the Commonwealth Government’s Recreational Fishing Community Grants Program, is being used to improve fishing opportunities in Victoria.” Since the commencement of the annual Victorian Recreational Fishing Grant Program in 2001, almost 200 projects totalling over $6.7 million have been funded. For more information about the program or previously funded projects phone the Department of Primary Industries Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing/feesatwork. Stocking Summary – July 2008
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This document was published on 14/08/2008.