• Are you a Shark Mate?

    Photo: Jonah Yick Recfishers play a vital role in maintaining a healthy population of sharks, rays and other fish stocks. By understanding the different species and how to fish responsibly,

  • Promoting responsible recreation along our waterways

    As recfishers, we crave a fishing experience that immerses us in nature to relax and unwind. It’s even better when we have the chance to camp alongside Victoria’s amazing rivers

  • Brighton’s North Road Boat Ramp Reopened to the Public

    We’ve received the following update from the Bayside City Council advising that Brighton’s North Road/North Point boat ramp and car park are reopened to the public. The North Point car

  • Importance of Stocked Fishing Lakes to Victorian Recreational Fishers

    Earlier this year, we asked Victorian recreational fishers to share which are their top three most important stocked urban lakes in their local area. The lakes listed in the survey

  • Fishing Clubs | Relaunch of Fair Play Code

    As a recognised sport and recreation body, we’ve received an update from Sport and Recreation to share with our valued member clubs and associations.  The Victorian Government via Sport and

  • Proposed Cape Winds Offshore Wind Farm Project

    VRFish have recently received an introduction to a proposed Cape Winds Offshore Wind Farm project in the Discovery Bay area by Skyborn Renewables. The project is in the early stages

  • Cod Open Season Kicks Off on Thursday

    Murray Cod season opens on Thursday 1 December 2022 after a three-month closed season. Due to the recent flooding across Northern Victoria, the Murray River is closed to boats and recreational users

  • Victorian State Election: What’s in it for recfishers?

    Photo Credit: Deposit Photos In the lead up to the 2022 Victorian election, VRFish has met with various State political parties and advocated on behalf of Victoria’s 1,114,000 recreational fishers

  • Native Fish Rescued Following Flood Events

    Photo: CMA staff rescue native fish from blackwater in northern Victoria. Following the recent flooding events across northern Victoria, blackwater and low dissolved oxygen levels in waterways are causing stress

  • Clubs | Sport and Recreation Emergency Flood Assistance Program

    Our thoughts are with our members, their families and all Victorians who are impacted by the devastating flood crisis across Victoria.Β  In response to the devastating floods impacting Victoria, Sport

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