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July 1, 2019
Missing Link to be Built at Koondrook Weir
VRFish, the peak body representing Victoriaβs 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
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June 29, 2019
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
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June 25, 2019
All Hands on Deck for Angler Riparian Planting Day on the Barwon River
Geelongβs 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
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June 19, 2019
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
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June 17, 2019
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
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May 29, 2019
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
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May 24, 2019
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
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May 24, 2019
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
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May 21, 2019
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
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May 20, 2019
Landmark Fish Habitat Agreement Signed
VRFish, the peak body representing Victoriaβs 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