• Missing Link to be Built at Koondrook Weir

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victoria’s 838,000 recreational fishers, commends the recent announcement from the Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH), declaring the construction of a new fishway to take place

  • Port Phillip Bay Sand Flathead Workshop

    Sand flathead stocks in Port Phillip Bay have experienced persistent decline over the past 18 years. Motivated by ongoing concerns of recreational fishers and a desire to see the fishery

  • All Hands on Deck for Angler Riparian Planting Day on the Barwon River

    Geelong’s recreational anglers are invited to get their hands dirty on Saturday, 13 July to help revegetate the Barwon River. Thousands of native trees, shrubs and grasses will be planted

  • Fishers to Embrace Wildlife Friendly Yabby Nets

    Victorian fishers are encouraged to embrace the change to wildlife friendly, open top lift yabby nets as the ban on enclosed, opera-house nets extends to all waterways on Monday 1

  • Cast a Line at Ferntree Gully Quarry

    After years of advocating for the Ferntree Gully Quarry to be stocked and open to fishing, the hard work has finally paid off! On Wednesday, the incredible waterway was stocked

  • Cray Time!

    Get your thermals and beanies ready, not only is 1st June the start of winter, it also marks the opening of Murray spiny freshwater crayfish open season!Β The limited open season

  • Get on the water at Tullaroop Reservoir

    After decades of community advocacy finally on-water access at Tullaroop Reservoir, near Maryborough is now permitted for electric motored vessels, canoes and kayaks. VRFish commends the Labor State Government, Victorian

  • Maribyrnong Native Fish Revival Project Recreational Users Survey

    The Maribyrnong River flows through the western suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 kilometres. The most common fish targeted by our fishers include black bream and mulloway, while snapper

  • A Fisheye View of Port Phillip Bay

    Ben Cleveland, Ozfish Unlimited Fishers in Port Phillip Bay have been getting an in-depth look at their local fishing spots through a citizen science project currently being undertaken. Using a

  • Landmark Fish Habitat Agreement Signed

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victoria’s 838,000 recreational fishers, welcomes the signing of a landmark agreement with Government agencies that will see felled trees in VicRoads operationsbe re-utilised to create vital

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