The Victorian Fisheries Authority has stocked “ready to catch” rainbow trout into lakes in and around Knox.
Fish storing is funded by the State Government’s Go Fishing Victoria plan fund and recreational fishing licence fees.
Ferntree Gully Quarry (Ferntree Gully) received 450 stocked trout, with Don Lake (Healesville) receiving 400, Lillydale Lake (lilydale) with 1000 and Emerald Lake (Emerald) with 500 trout.
Rainbow trout is a perfect fish for first time fishes as they are relatively easy to catch and take many forms of bait. This is a perfect activity for school holidays as they are readily available to catch.
Anglers are reminded that a daily bag limit of five trout applies, of which only two can exceed 35 centimetres.
The stocking program aims to get families fishing this school holiday.
