All posts tagged "Fishing"

We Often See Opposition to Fishing – How about a Fishing Opposition?

VRFish joined 30 Liberal and National Party parliamentary members at Hastings on Wednesday for a Westernport KG session. Blustery conditions and wind against tide couldn’t dampen the parliamentary members enthusiasm to soak up a sunrise on Westernport Bay and...
Where to go fishing and camping this summer

After a difficult year, we know many Victorians will take the chance to spend their summer break with friends and family in the great outdoors. There is no better feeling than immersing yourself in nature, rod in hand and...
Virtual Victorian Trout Conference

The Victorian Fisheries Authority has announced the 6th Talk Wild Trout conference is back again this year, over a series of Zoom webinars from November 24 to 26 with the theme ‘caring for trout’. The virtual online format enables...
Rocklands Emerging Native Fishery

Excitement is building at Rocklands Reservoir with signs stocked native fish are already entering the fishery after just three years of growth. A flurry of recent golden perch catches is providing the best evidence yet Rocklands is well on...
Pier Funding Boost to Enhance Landbased Fishing

VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body in Victoria, welcomes the Victorian Government’s investment in our piers and jetties through the Better Piers and Waterside Facilities program. VRFish Chairperson, Mr. Rob Loats, said “Our jetties and pier infrastructure is critical for recreational...
Anglers Give Back to Fish Habitat

For almost four years, recreational fishers have been improving riparian land across Victoria through the Angler Riparian Partnerships Program (ARPP). It’s been fantastic to see so many of our members and fishers get involved in the program and give...
COVID-19 Marine Recreational Fishing Survey

VRFish was recently contacted by the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain as they are conducting a survey about the impacts of COVID-19 on marine recreational fishing activities around the world. They have invited us to share the survey...
Golden Tag Competition Postponed

As Victoria recently moved to Stage 3 Restrictions to help manage the spread of COVID-19, the Victorian Fisheries Authority have announced that their Golden Tag competition will be postponed until further notice. Launched on March 1, the Golden Tag...
Epic Spearfishing Championships with a New State Record Fish!

On the 8th and 9th of March, the 2020 Victorian State Spearfishing Championships was hosted by Southern Freedivers on behalf of the Victorian Spearfishing Commission. The Championships were held on the Bass Coast, with day 1 held at Phillip...
GoFish Nagambie’s $500,000 Prize Pool Reels in Anglers

Entries are now open for the second annual GoFish Nagambie, one of the most anticipated weekends on the Aussie fishing calendar. With the $500,000 guaranteed prize pool and the famous $80,000 jackpot to the angler who reels in the...