December 11, 2025
The following survey is being conducted by Hudson Howells on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF).
Love fishing? Here’s your chance to make it even better!
VRFish is supporting important national research to better understand recreational fishing in Australia – and we need your help!
Why your voice matters: You’re the expert on recreational fishing – share your insights and help us better understand:
- what drives Australian fishers
- how fishers care for our fisheries and aquatic environments, and
- how to enhance fishing experiences across the country.
How you can be involved: Complete a 20-minute online survey about your fishing. This is your opportunity to share your practices, preferences and fishing wisdom.
Participation is voluntary. This research would not be possible without the recreational fishers who choose to participate.
Who is conducting the survey? Hudson Howells on behalf of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF).
Reel in some rewards! Complete the survey and you could land one of these great prizes:
- 1st Prize: $500 tackle prize pack – stock up on premium gear!
- 2nd Prize: $300 tackle prize pack – upgrade your tackle box!
- 3rd Prize: $200 tackle prize pack – enhance your fishing arsenal!
Watch this short video to see what you could win!
How do I participate? Click the link below to start the survey and enter the prize draw.
All responses remain confidential and anonymous. The survey will ask you to provide your contact details if you want to enter the prize draw with contact details held separately.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of recreational fishing in Australia and potentially win some great gear!
Survey closes: 30 January 2026
Questions?
If you have any questions about the survey, want to see what’s in the prize packs, the prize draw terms and conditions, or wish to see Hudson Howells’ privacy policy, please email Hudson Howells at [email protected]
2024-073: A national study of stewardship in recreational fishing is supported by funding from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation on behalf of the Australian Government.
