Want to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? How about heading to one of almost 80 lakes across the state which have just been stocked with catchable size rainbow trout.
The Victorian Fishing Authority (VFA) have been busy transporting and stocking more than 35,000 catchable rainbows into family fishing lakes just in time for the break, including 1000 for Lillydale Lake, 450 for Marysville Lake, 400 for Don Lake in Healesville and 500 for Emerald Lake.
Rainbows are a great option because they’re easy to catch and take a variety of baits and lures so they’re perfect for children and beginners.
The rainbow trout stocked are advanced yearlings and are suitable to be caught immediately. Rainbow trout are a good option for children or those trying fishing for the first time, because they are relatively easy to catch and take a variety of baits and lures, according to the VFA.
This stocking program aims to encourage families to go fishing, particularly during school holidays.
Anglers are reminded that a daily bag limit of five trout applies, of which only two can exceed 35 centimetres.
Fish stocking is funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government’s $35 million plan to get more people fishing, more often.
