Fishing Report – May 17, 2018

ANGLESEA

» Weather conditions have been ordinary to say the least Reports are few and far between
» Still a few pinkies being reported
» Reports of flathead and whiting catches are few and far between
» Salmon catches continue off most local beaches.

BARWON HEADS

» Some reports of pinkies
» Tiger flathead have been reported again offshore
» Reports of whiting, trevally and salmon are still being received.

TORQUAY

» Some whiting to be caught as well as pinkies
» Salmon catches continue off our local beaches
» Still some flathead reports
» Spring Creek continues to produce some nice bream.

Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in at the store and see Ross or Josh to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available. Phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF

» St Leonards: still whiting, squid, pinkie and flathead
» Indented Head: reports of whiting, squid and a few flathead once again
» Swan Bay: some flathead, King George whiting and salmon near the entrance
» Point Lonsdale pier has salmon, whiting and the odd trevally still being caught
» The White Lady has a few squid and whiting
» The creek continues producing a few trevally and salmon.

HAVE you often wondered what it’s like on the other side of the fence?

Does it make you want to find out?

Do you want to learn how to ask all those questions you are hoped you are not asked as a recreational fisher?

Do you want to find out how good most recreational fishers really are?

More to the point are you up to the challenge?

If so a most interesting and unusual opportunity has presented itself with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) who recently announced it has started a recruitment drive to fill vacant Fisheries Officer positions across the state.

VFA chief executive officer Travis Dowling said the roles would suit passionate individuals with integrity wanting a challenging career, often on the water, protecting fisheries resources for future generations.

“It’s a job outside the nine to five normalities where your office is Victoria’s beautiful waterways,” Mr Dowling said.

“The positions will be full time, ongoing and based predominantly in regional Victoria.

“The VFA is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, so women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

“The successful candidates will become part of a team of 74 Fisheries Officers stationed throughout Victoria from Mallacoota in Victoria’s far east, north to Swan Hill and west to Portland.

“Day-to-day duties vary enormously and range from enforcing recreational and commercial fishing rules to apprehending persons engaged in serious illegal fishing activity.

“Officers educate people about sustainable and responsible fishing, assist with fish stockings and fisheries management activities.

“They also work with other natural resource management, maritime safety and emergency management agencies to protect our valuable aquatic environments and keep people safe on the water.”

IS THIS THE CAREER FOR YOU?

Being a Fisheries Officer can be a rewarding and challenging career, especially if you enjoy working in the outdoors and in an enforcement role.

A Fisheries Officer’s main role is to ensure compliance with the Fisheries Act and Regulations. These regulations ensure that our fisheries resources are managed sustainably and shared equitably by the community.

Fisheries Officers also participate in public education and awareness programs around the state to help foster a greater awareness of fisheries resources and the need for their protection.

Fisheries Officers are trained to carry out a wide range of duties – on land, at sea and on inland waterways.

On any given day they could be conducting inspections of recreational fishers on a local pier, participating in an education program at a local school, undertaking surveillance work or boarding a commercial fishing vessel at sea. They also work closely with other agencies such as Victoria Police or Parks Victoria when necessary.

To find out more about a career as a Fisheries Officer visit vfa.vic.gov.au/recruitment.

To apply, before 5pm on Wednesday May 30, visit careers.vic.gov.au.

PHOTOS

I would also like to remind everyone to keep those photos coming in of your big catch! Please forward them to [email protected], with type of fish, weight, length, location and your name. I am more than happy to place your photos in My Big Catch.