Did you know that Elephant fish can live in excess of 20 years of age? Or that this species spends most of its life in the deep waters near the continental shelf? Learn more about one of Victoria’s popular marine target fish species in the latest edition of the ‘Know your catch’ series of brochures produced by Fishcare Victoria.

This full colour A4 sized publication contains interesting information about the biology (including age and growth), migration and reproduction of the Elephant fish and is based on current research conducted by Fisheries Victoria.

“It is a real bonus for anglers to be able to understand more about the biology of our popular recreational target fish species” said Fishcare facilitator, Scott Gray who was involved in the development of the product.

Fishcare Victoria continues to distinguish itself as the prominent educator of Victorian recreationalanglers.

You can view the new product, request or download a pdf file online from the resources page of our website at www.fishcare.org.au They will also be available from selected retail tackle stores and Fishcare events in the coming months.

Fishcare is a statewide community based organisation that promotes responsible and sustainable attitudes and practices amongst recreational anglers and the wider community.

The elephant fish brochure is the fourth in the series of the ‘Know your catch’ project and follows the highly acclaimed snapper, black bream and dusky flathead products.

 Elephant fish Know your catch brochure (677.19 kB)

After receiveing a $22,000 funding from Fisheries Victoria as part of their 'Improving angler access' grants program Fishcare has facilitated the upgrade of the access track to Aringa Reservoir, situated near Port Fairy in Southwest Victoria.  The reservoir is an excellent stocked trout and redfin fishery and the upgrade now enables anglers to access the reservoir by vehicle all year round.  This project is a great outcome for the private landholder, Fisheries Victoria, Parks Victoria and both local and visiting recreational anglers alike.

The upgraded access track to Aringa Reserve