Thousands of rainbow trout have been stocked in more than 80 lakes across Victoria for the school holidays.
The 30,000 fish have been stocked in metro and regional areas, with Victorian Outdoor Recreation Minister Sonya Kilkenny calling it a fun activity for the school holidays.
“Holidays are a great opportunity to get kids into the great outdoors, and wetting a line for a rainbow trout gives you the chance to make lasting memories while introducing young fishers to a new pastime,” Ms Kilkenny said.
“Family Fishing Lakes are located across Victoria and feature good access, regular stockings of catchable-size fish and many are located within suburban (areas) or close to town, so kids everywhere can try their luck.”
The state-wide stocking program released almost 10 million fish in 2022, with the majority produced at Snobs Creek and the Victorian Fisheries Authority native hatchery at Arcadia.
Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton was stocked with 750 fish, Bartlett Lake in Tatura received 150 and Arboretum Dam in Euroa got 300.
Rainbow trout are an ideal catch for young and budding fishers, as they take a variety of bait to make for a fun activity in the great outdoors.
For a full list of lakes and waterways that are stocked for the school holidays, visit vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/fish-stocking/school-holiday-trout-stocking#utm_source=vfa-vic-gov-au&utm_medium=vanity-url-301ssredirect&utm_content=holidaytrout&utm_campaign=recreational-fishing