News - VRFish

March 4, 2025

Have Your Say on Issues Affecting Recreational Fishing

Get involved by contributing your views.
April 2, 2026

It’s time to take action on carp

Freshwater fishers know that European carp wreak havoc on our waterways and freshwater fisheries. Across southeastern Australia, carp dominate freshwater fish communities and, in some areas, make up more than
April 2, 2026

Keep supermarket prawns on your plate – don’t use them as bait

Keep imported, supermarket prawns on your plate – don’t use them as bait. Prawns or seafood purchased from supermarkets or fishmongers should not be used as bait, as this may
March 31, 2026

Reflecting on the 11th World Recreational Fishing Conference in South Africa

Photo: The Australian Delegation who attended the 11th World Recreational Fishing Conference in South Africa By Anthony McGrath, VRFish Executive Officer The World Recreational Fishing Conference (WRFC) is an internationally
March 30, 2026

Get out fishing over the school holidays

The school holidays are a great excuse to get the kids outdoors, enjoy some fresh air and go fishing. Fishing is one of the best activities you can participate in
March 23, 2026

Scott Jefferis Elected VRFish Deputy Chair

VRFish has announced the unanimous election of Scott Jefferis as its new Deputy Chair. We are thrilled to announce Scott Jefferis as VRFish Deputy Chair signifying an exciting change in leadership at
March 19, 2026

Stay safe while rock fishing

Our Victorian coastline offers recreational fishers extensive and rewarding fishing opportunities to fish from rock ledges, submerged rocks and rock faces. Whether fishing from a jetty, going for a dive,
March 11, 2026

VRFish launches plan to make fishing better for Victorians

VRFish, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, has launched its plan to make fishing better ahead of November’s Victorian State Election. More than one-million Victorian’s go fishing every year and
March 6, 2026

Help stop the spread of abalone disease

A Fisheries Notice is in place to prevent the spread of AVG in Victorian waters.
March 3, 2026

Sporting Club Grants Open via Sport and Recreation

Sport and Recreation have opened the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program. The Sporting Club Grants Program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria
February 27, 2026

New recovery centre to boost Macquarie perch populations

Main photo: Victorian Fisheries Authority The new state-of-the-art Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre at the Snobs Creek fish hatchery, near Eildon, is officially complete and ready to start boosting our endangered