• Bringing a desert back to life

    Photo: Wilsons Spit Reef. Supplied by The Nature Conservancy (Jarrod Boord) By Bob Pearce, Albert Park Yachting & Angling Club  “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know

  • Celebrating the Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club’s Women’s Fishing Day

    The Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club recently hosted a special Women’s Fishing Day at the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery. The day started with a Welcome to Country including a smoking ceremony

  • Be a Snapper Steward

    Recfishers have been sharing some cracking catches online as the annual snapper run in Port Phillip and Western Port starts to heat up. For those who are planning to reel

  • Fish for balance this Gone Fishing Day

    Fish for balance – get back to nature! We’re gearing up to celebrate national Gone Fishing Day on Sunday, October 13 2024. The benefits of fishing extend far beyond the

  • Fishing Clubs: Grants available via Sport and Recreation

    Much needed funding opportunities are unlocked for our member fishing clubs and associations through Sport and Recreation Victoria as VRFish is recognised as a State Sport and Recreation Body.

  • Spring school holiday events to get hooked on fishing

    The spring school holidays are upon us, and with the warmer weather also on its way, it is a great time to get the kids outdoors and try their luck

  • Changes to navigation through The Narrows

    Westernport Water have informed us of changes to navigation in Westernport Bay under the San Remo Bridge, while water and wastewater pipeline refurbishment works are occurring underneath the bridge. The

  • Why join a fishing club?

    Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice to the world of fishing, joining a fishing club can significantly enhance your experience and broaden your fishing horizons. From sharing knowledge

  • River trout season opens next week

    After a long, cold winter, it’s almost time to get back out on the river in search of trout! This year, Saturday 7 September 2024 marks the opening of river

  • Give our iconic 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

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