28/06/2026
With the school holidays here, grab yourself a Hoffy's Lures spinner. Pink, gold and orange are stand outs on stocked rainbow trout! Hooking up with a Hoffy is flicking awesome πππ π£
π£ 200,000 EXTRA RAINBOW TROUT RELEASED ACROSS VICTORIA! π
If you've been thinking about getting the kids outdoors, the upcoming school holidays are the perfect excuse to go fishing! With the holidays starting next week, there's never been a better time to wet a line.
Around 200,000 extra rainbow trout are being stocked into 19 Victorian waterways, giving anglers of all ages and experience levels an even better chance of catching a fish.
These advanced yearling trout are around 50g when released, meaning they're ready to catch now and will grow into real thumpers by spring!
π Waterways receiving bonus trout stockings include:
π£ Mount Beauty Pondage β 5,000
π£ Lake William Hovell β 20,000
π£ Lake Buffalo β 20,000
π£ Banimboola Pondage β 20,000
π£ Blue Rock Lake β 35,000
π£ Lake Glenmaggie β 20,000
π£ Moorabool Reservoir β 8,000
π£ Tullaroop Reservoir β 10,000
π£ Lake Fyans β 8,000
π£ Lake Wendouree β 5,000
π£ Bellfield Reservoir β 10,000
π£ Pykes Creek Reservoir β 5,000
π£ Lake Kerferd β 3,000
π£ Crusoe Reservoir β 2,000
π£ Allans Flat Dredge Hole β 2,000
π£ Tronoh Dredge Hole β 1,000
π£ Upper Sandy Creek Dam β 1,000
π£ Rocky Valley Reservoir β 20,000
π£ Pretty Valley Reservoir β 5,000
How to catch them?
If you're heading out over the school holidays, these techniques have been producing great results:
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Shallow diving hardbody lures in natural trout colours.
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The Rapala Countdown series continues to be a proven favourite.
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Bullet lures, minnow imitation soft plastics and bug imitations like cicadas are all excellent options.
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Fly fishers are enjoying great success casting flies around shallow edges.
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Bait anglers are catching fish on scrub worms and PowerBait.
With all these extra fish going in, there's every chance of creating some unforgettable family memories these school holidays.
π Need to gear up before you head out? Drop into Trelly's for all your trout lures, soft plastics, flies, bait and expert advice. We'll help you get set for a successful day on the water!
β οΈ Always check your state's current fishing regulations, licensing requirements, bag and size limits, and seasonal rules before heading out.
π¬ Which of these waterways are you planning to fish these school holidays?