These forums are part of a series of 12 that will be taking place at various locations around the state.
They will feature presentations from the Victorian Fisheries Authority and Better Boating Victoria on the latest in fishing and boating.
Topics will be tailored to each region, including local initiatives from the Go Fishing Victoria plan, upgrades on the boat ramp construction program led by BBV, work of fisheries officers and research insights from fisheries scientists.
Updates on the Victorian Government’s $96 million package to improve fishing, boating, piers and aquaculture in local areas will also be addressed.
After the presentations, audiences will be able to ask questions and share their thoughts with VFA and BBV representatives.
VFA chief executive Travis Dowling said this year’s forums presented an exciting opportunity for officials to hear what fishing enthusiasts had to share.
“We’re excited to be heading out to even more clubs to catch up with fishers and boaters and discuss how we’re helping make their pastime better than ever,” he said.
“What we’re really keen to do is hear what matters to fishers and boaters in their neck of the woods, as locals know their patch best and their ideas can help us make fishing even better in Victoria.
“There’s so much to chat about, from where we’re stocking your fish, the growing all-abilities boating network, reinvestment of fees from your fishing and boating licences, important education work and much, much more.”
The Shepparton forum will be held on Thursday, August 24 from 7pm to 9pm at the Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club at the Park Lake Hotel, 481 Wyndham St.
This event is free and registration is not required but for more information visit the Victorian Fisheries Authority website.
