News - VRFish

March 4, 2025

Have Your Say on Issues Affecting Recreational Fishing

Get involved by contributing your views.
August 31, 2026

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.
August 31, 2026

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
August 28, 2026

The value of recreational fishing

Recreational fishing makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy.
August 21, 2026

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
August 21, 2026

2026 Call for Board Nominations

Could you be a leader at VRFish? You are invited to nominate for the VRFish Board and make a contribution to leading the organisation that has been representing Victoria’s recreational
August 18, 2026

VRFish Welcomes Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria

VRFish welcomes the passing of the Outdoor Recreation Bill which ensures the establishment of Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria.
August 10, 2026

Celebrate River Trout Opening this September

This year, Saturday 5 September 2026 marks the opening of river and stream trout season.
August 7, 2026

VRFish releases Mulloway survey results

Photo supplied: Nic Tribonias Mulloway are a highly regarded sportfish, targeted by recfishers along the Victorian coast – including Gippsland and Glenelg River estuaries as well as the Yarra and
July 22, 2026

VRFish calls for better access to Crown Land through ‘Roads to Rivers’ Program

VRFish, the peak body representing Victoria’s recreational fishing, is calling on the state government to work with recreational fishers and farmers to open up more public access roads to our
July 20, 2026

Funding opportunities for fishing clubs

There are a range of funding opportunities available for your fishing club! Sport and Recreation have opened the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program. The program provides funding for