FISHING SPOTS

From wild river fishing to an eco-friendly fish farm where you're practically guaranteed a bite.

FISHING LICENCE

Before you head out, you'll need to purchase a Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL) online from the Victorian Fisheries Authority. Licences start at $10 for three days and cover all forms of recreational fishing in all of Victoria's marine, estuarine and freshwaters. A fishing licence is required for anyone aged between 18 and 70.

Fishing supplies are available from the Bright Outdoor Centre on Ireland Street, Bright.

FISHING SEASON

Fishing for trout and salmon in rivers or streams during the breeding season is restricted to allow the fish to repopulate.

The closure comes into effect on the Queens Birthday weekend at the start of June each year and remains in place until the first weekend in September.

During this time, anglers can still fish for trout and salmon in Victorian lakes and reservoirs, which remain open year round. More information about closures is available from the Victorian Fisheries Authority.

CATCH LIMITS

Catch limits help preserve our fish for the future and ensure we can all continue fishing.

Catch limits are available online in the VFA's Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide.

FISH SPECIES

The Kiewa River is home to a number of large native fish, including Murray cod, golden perch and Murray spiny crayfish. You may also find small Blackfish mountain galaxias and the protected alpine spiny crayfish.

Introduced species include brown trout, rainbow trout, redfin and the noxious European carp.

Native fish of the Ovens River include golden perch, Murray cod, Murray spiny crayfish and the protected species of freshwater catfish, Macquarie perch and trout cod.

Introduced species include brown trout, rainbow trout, redfin, tench and the noxious species of European carp and eastern gambusia.