• Have Your Say on Issues Affecting Recreational Fishing

    Get involved by contributing your views.

  • Steer Clear of Big Ships in the Rip

    VRFish promote safety when fishing in the rip through the Steer Clear in the Rip campaign.

  • Golden Beach Energy Storage Project to host community sessions

    Photo: GB Energy GB Energy is developing the Golden Beach Energy Storage Project – an offshore gas storage project in Gippsland. The project will initially produce natural gas from the

  • What’s flowing in the Goulburn?

    Inland freshwater anglers recognise the Goulburn River as home to a wide variety of both native and introduced fish species. Those keen on chasing iconic natives like Murray cod and

  • Get hooked on fishing this spring

    The upcoming school holidays are a fantastic time to get the kids outdoors, enjoy some fresh air and get hooked on a new hobby – like fishing!

  • Be a Snapper Steward

    With spring in the air, the annual snapper run is starting to heat up in Port Phillip and Western Port. If you’re gearing up to land a big red, now’s

  • The reel benefits of recreational fishing

    Recreational fishing with family and friends offers a multitude of benefits that go beyond simply catching fish.

  • Funding fish habitat delivers better fishing

    Healthy fish habitat across our freshwater, estuarine and marine environments supports our aquatic ecosystems and fisheries. It provides our fish populations with essential shelter, places to feed and breeding grounds.

  • Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest

    It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable as they

  • The value of recreational fishing

    Recreational fishing makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy.

  • Vale Clive Bustard

    Written by Rob Loats, VRFish Chair Clive Bustard was a VRFish member for 14 years (1995-2009) and represented the South Western District Association of Angling Clubs. Clive was a very

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