Free forums to dive into fishing

Aug 3, 2023

Fisheries officer Lachlan Chapman presenting at a Fishing and Boating Forum. Photo by Contributed

Recreational fishers and boaters from all corners of Victoria will again have the chance to discuss their much-loved pastimes and share ideas to make fishing even better at a series of free Fishing and Boating Forums.

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These forums, hosted by local fishing clubs, have become an annual tradition, with this year marking the third consecutive instalment.

The forums will feature presentations from Victorian Fisheries Authority and Better Boating Victoria staff on the latest in fishing and boating, including updates on the positive impact the Victorian Government’s $96 million package to improve fishing, boating, piers and aquaculture is making in each local area.

Twelve forums will be held across the state between August 22 and September 20, and will feature a comprehensive hour-long presentation before the audience gets the chance to engage with VFA and BBV representatives directly, providing an opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas. Topics will be tailored to each region.

VFA chief executive officer Travis Dowling said this year’s run of forums was the biggest yet and presented an opportunity for fishers and boaters to learn something new, share an idea or ask that burning question that has long been the source of debate with family and friends.

Forums in this region will be held at:

Kyabram: Tuesday, August 22, from 7pm to 9pm, hosted by the Kyabram Angling Club at 12 Wood Rd, Kyabram.
Wangaratta: Wednesday, August 23, from 7pm to 9pm, hosted by Wangaratta Sport and Fly-Fishing clubs, at 28 Chisholm St, Wangaratta.
Shepparton: Thursday, August 24, from 7pm to 9pm, hosted by the Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club, at the Park Lake Hotel, 481 Wyndham St, Shepparton.

Each forum is free, and no booking is required. To find out more, visit: www.vfa.vic.gov.au/localforums

By McPherson Media Group