Publications and Media Releases

The following publications are available to provide information about fishing activities, education programs, legislation and current events.

Recreational Fishing Guide
The Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide 2009-10 is a handy resource that outlines all your rights and responsibilities to help you fish sustainably.

Fish-e-Fax
Subscribe on-line to DPI’s fortnightly two-page electronic newsletter for recreational fishers. For past editions, click on the links below.

Current Fish-e-Fax
Fish-e-Fax 2009
Fish-e-Fax 2008
Fish-e-Fax 2007
Fish-e-Fax 2006

Fishery Status Report - 2008
A report outlining the status of Victoria's fishery resources for 2008. Contains details on recent changes in management arrangements, research and compliance activities conducted by DPI.

Media Releases
Fishing and aquaculture media releases can be found via Fishing and Aquaculture Media Releases.

Media releases issued by the Minister for Agriculture can be found via Victorian Government Media Releases (external link).

Victorian Fisheries Consultative Arrangements
The Department of Primary Industries is implementing new Consultative Arrangements.

Protocols for Translocation
The Guidelines for the Translocation of Aquatic Organisms in Victoria deals with proposals for the deliberate movement of aquatic organisms into and within inland water bodies of Victoria

Fisheries Information Notes
From time to time, information about fisheries management, fish species and research projects are summarised into handy downloadable Fisheries Information Notes

Consultation Reports
The annual Regional Fisheries Consultation Meeting Outcomes determine the following years native and salmonid stockings.

Management Plans
Management Plans are created in accordance with Fisheries Act 1995. Their purpose is to specify policies and strategies for the management of a specific fishery.

Positioning Statement 2006 - 2010
The Fisheries Victoria Positioning Statement 2006 - 2010 outlines Fisheries Victoria's vision and identifies strategic directions, forming a framework that can help resolve the challenges facing Fisheries Victoria.

Research Reports
DPI invests in Fisheries research to assist in continuingly improving management practices and techniques. Specific Research Reports can be viewed.

Assessment Series
Management decisions are usually based on the latest scientific stock and habitat assessments. Assessment Series lists these.

Legislation
All Fisheries Acts, regulations and notices are available through the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary documents (external link).

Get Hooked it’s Fun to Fish
The National Junior Fishing Codes Education Kit - Get Hooked it’s Fun to Fish is a fun, in-class program developed specifically for primary school age children.