Hunting and fishing in State forests

Enjoy great fishing and hunting

Victoria’s state forests provide fantastic opportunities for fishing and hunting. Rivers, lakes and streams offer some of the best fishing. Choose your own adventure and find your favourite places via roads and tracks, or simply enjoy fishing at one of many campgrounds or picnic areas along waterways.

A recreational fishing licence is required to go fishing in any Victorian waters. You need a current game licence to hunt game species, such as deer, duck and quail.

Read about hunting and fishing responsibly and the licence requirements before you go.

Fishing in Victoria

Cast away in still waters and see what bites. First-time angler or seasoned pro — fishing in Victoria’s many lakes, rivers and streams is an unforgettable experience.

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Hunting in Victoria

Learn how to effectively and responsibly hunt in Victoria’s state forests. From basic survival skills to hunting essentials, Game Management Authority’s online modules are a great tool to get started.

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Top places to go fishing

Aerial view of camping area with Lake Eildon in the background

Delatite Arm Reserve

There are 28 separate campgrounds spread across the foreshore of the Delatite Arm Reserve, fronting onto Lake Eildon, providing vehicle-based camping in a forest setting.

Grass, trees and picnic tables at Doctors Creek Campground

Upper Goulburn and Big River camping

Choose from 40 riverside campgrounds in north east Victoria’s tall forests

A lake with tall gums growing out from the water.

Rocklands Reservoir camping

Six waterside camping areas perfect for camping, fishing, boating, swimming, bird watching and picnicking.

A picnic table on the banks of Gunbower Creek

Five Sleeper Campground

A tranquil no-frills campground on Gunbower Creek and surrounded by the forest.

A boat jetty on the edge of a lake

Furnell Landing

Launch your boat, drop a line off the jetty or enjoy a picnic on the river’s edge.

An aerial view of the Murray River.

Woods Point Campground

Woods point campground is one of the few locations where you can set up camp right beside the mighty Snowy River.

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