• VRFish Christmas and New Year Office Hours

    The VRFish office will be closed from Friday 13 December 2024 and reopening on Monday 6 January 2025. We wish our members and the Victorian recreational fishing community a safe

  • Thank-you to our VRFish Volunteers and Members

    This International Volunteer Day, we’d like to take the opportunity to say a massive thank you to all of our incredible, valued members and volunteers. For almost 30 years, our

  • The reel benefits of recreational fishing

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

  • Discover family-friendly fishing spots in Victoria

    We’ve compiled some great beginner and family-friendly fishing spots to try this summer!

  • Care for Murray Cod

    The start of summer, on Sunday 1 December, marks Murray cod season opening.

  • Helping our wild trout in hot water

    Summer in Australia presents unique challenges for recfishers targeting trout. As temperatures rise, trout become more susceptible to heat stress, making it essential for anglers to adopt strategies that protect

  • VRFish Board Reels in New Talent

    VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body in Victoria, is thrilled to welcome our new Board members following our recent Annual General Meeting. VRFish Chairman, Mr. Rob Loats, said “We have

  • VRFish Releases 2023-24 Annual Report

    Established as the Victorian Recreational Fishing Peak Body, VRFish, is your independent voice representing Victoria’s recreational fishers since 1995. Our Annual Report showcases our highlights and achievements over the 2023-24

  • Recfishers celebrate Gone Fishing Day

    Photo: Kyneton Angling Club / Facebook Victorian recfishers were lining the banks across the state on Sunday to celebrate Gone Fishing Day. Whether they attended an event or opted to

  • Flow for fish to move, breed and grow

    Written by West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority We all know that fish need plenty of clean water to thrive… but did you know that ‘water for the environment’ is being

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