Stawell's Cato Lake has continued to be stocked with catchable size rainbow trout and the fish provided youngsters with plenty of entertainment.

In recent months, about 1350 fish have been stocked at locations across the Ripon electorate including Cato Lake, Great Western Recreation Reserve Lake and Alexandra Lake in Ararat.

The output is aimed to boost freshwater fishing opportunities for families and children who planned to wet a line on weekends and holidays.

Rainbow trout are seen as a good option for children or those new to fishing, because they are relatively easy to catch and take a variety of baits and lures.

The continued stocking program of lakes provides the ideal opportunity for children to practice their skills or try fishing for the first time.

Anglers are reminded that a daily bag limit of five trout applies in family fishing lakes, of which only two trout can exceed 35 centimetres.

For more information about catch limits refer to the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide, available free from most good fishing tackle shops, online at www.depi.vic.gov.au/fishing or by downloading the free 'Vic Fishing' app for smartphones.