News - VRFish

March 4, 2025

Have Your Say on Issues Affecting Recreational Fishing

Get involved by contributing your views.
May 1, 2026

Growing more fish for a better future

Australia is a dry continent and since European colonisation, our rivers and wetlands have become highly modified to support agricultural and domestic water security throughout the whole country. Unfortunately, the
April 29, 2026

Fish handling key to Murray cod recovery

Photo: Victorian Fisheries Authority A new study on the Murray cod fishery has found that recreational fishers believe fish handling is important in recovering Murray cod fisheries. Co-authored by some
April 27, 2026

Better boating updates across Victoria

Access to our waterways is a significant issue facing Victorian fishers
April 22, 2026

Catch a Rainbow! Get Hooked on Fly Fishing with Red Tag Fly Fishers’ IDAHOBIT Event

Join Red Tag Fly Fishers to celebrate International Day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination
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,