Year-round cod fishing on the way for Victoria s west 29 April 2021
RECREATIONAL fishers will be able to fish for Murray cod all year in Victoria’s west with the three-month closed season to be removed from the Wimmera and Millicent basins, except the Wimmera River.
Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said extensive consultation has shown strong support from recreational fishers to remove the closed season for Murray cod in the area.
“The response through the VFA’s consultation of fishers was extremely positive and this will have benefits for fishing and for regional tourism,” Dowling said.
“The Wimmera and Millicent basins are outside of the natural range of Murray cod and thousands of fingerlings are stocked into waters each year, including the ever-improving fisheries at Rocklands Reservoir and Taylors Lake.
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Year round cod fishing on way for Western Victoria
Recreational fishers will be able to fish for Murray cod all year in Victoria’s west with the three-month closed season to be removed from the Wimmera and Millicent basins, except the Wimmera River.
Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said extensive consultation has shown strong support from recreational fishers to remove the closed season for Murray cod in the area.
“The response through the VFA’s consultation of fishers was extremely positive and this will have benefits for fishing and for regional tourism,” Mr Dowling said.
“The Wimmera and Millicent basins are outside of the natural range of Murray cod and thousands of fingerlings are stocked into waters each year, including the ever-improving fisheries at Rocklands Reservoir and Taylors Lake.