• Monitoring River Blackfish in the Gellibrand River

    In 2018, researchers from Deakin University received funding from your Recreational Fishing Licence fees to establish a southern river blackfish spawning recruitment monitoring network in the Gellibrand River catchment. This

  • The Great Perch Search

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority and a small group of specialist fishers from VRFish, ANSA, Essendon Angling Club and Greensborough Angling Club recently volunteered their skills and time to help improve

  • Tagged Whiting Caught in Western Port Bay

    Image: Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron (BMYS) member Phil Goodier who fished with Brian Willis and their catch of 30 Whiting including the tagged fish Written by Brian Willis from Beaumaris

  • Get Involved in the National Recreational Fishing Conference

    The National recreational fishing peak body, Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), have announced that the 2019 National Recreational Fishing Conference will be held on the 10 & 11 December in Hobart.

  • Love Fishing? Join the Club

    It’s no surprise that fishing is our favourite pastime. It is a fantastic way to spend quality time outdoors with likeminded people, it can help to reduce stress and has

  • Time to Get Tr-out Fishing!

    This Saturday, 7th September, marks the opening of river trout season. What better way to celebrate than by helping stock big and feisty trout into the Goulburn River! VRFish joined

  • Boat Ramp Cams Down Ahead of New Site from MSV

    For the last few years, VRFish has been providing you with valuable web cam feeds from selected boat ramps in Port Phillip Bay and Westernport to help you plan your

  • Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest!

    It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the upcoming closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable

  • Gippsland Lakes Fishery One Step Closer to Recovery

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victoria’s 838,000 recreational fishers, welcomes the introduction of important legislation to commence the buy-out of commercial nets in the Gippsland Lakes. VRFish Chairman, Mr. Rob

  • Latest Update for King George Whiting Tagging Project

    Written by Greg Jenkins Anglers participating in the Victorian King George Whiting tagging project have tagged a massive 684 Whiting over the course of the project so far! The latest

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