• Shellfish Restoration Set to Double!

    VRFish are thrilled to be able to let members and supporters know that the shellfish reef restoration project in Port Phillip Bay, led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), is set

  • Nominations Open for Women’s Leadership Program

    After the success of previous years, the Victorian Fisheries Authority is launching their Women in Recreational Fishing (WIRF) Leadership Program for the third year running to unearth tomorrow’s female fishing

  • Casting into the School Holidays

    With the winter school holidays here, it is the perfect time to head to your local waterway and share your love of fishing with your family. Across the state, there

  • New Minister for Fishing and Boating

    Melissa Horne MP has stepped into the role of Victoria’s new Minister for Fishing and Boating after Premier Andrews announced a Cabinet reshuffle this week. Minister Jaala Pulford who has

  • Will 10 Rock Lobster Tags Enough?

    Since the introduction of the rock lobster tagging program in 2017, we have been able to have in our possession a maximum 20 tags at any one time. As we use tags, more

  • Changes Pending for Corner Inlet Commercial Fishery

    Several Corner Inlet fishery license holders have raised concerned about changing fishing practices that may result in the fishery becoming unsustainable. Equally, VRFish has received feedback from recreational fishers who

  • Inquiry into ecosystem decline in Victoria

    The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee is undertaking an inquiry on the decline of Victoria’s ecosystems and measures to restore habitats and populations of threatened and endangered species. We

  • Help Improve Victoria’s Regional Boating Infrastructure

    Do you have a favourite spot you like to launch your boat that needs improving? Is your boat ramp in disrepair? Are more lanes required? How about parking, lighting or

  • Status Quo Win For Victorian Tuna Fishers

    VRFish have landed a massive win for Victorian fishers who enjoy our fantastic Southern bluefin tuna (SBT) fishery. The Commonwealth Government’s Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Jonathon Duniam has

  • Fishing to be Permitted from Tuesday night

    Premier Daniel Andrews has announced today that recreational fishing will be permitted in Victoria as of 11.59pm Tuesday night, 12 May 2020. Fishers will still be required to follow physical

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