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August 29, 2022
Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest!
Itβs 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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August 29, 2022
River Trout Season Opens on Saturday
After a long, cold winter, it’s finally time to get back on the river in search of trout! This year, trout river and stream season open kicks off on Saturday
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August 15, 2022
New Conservation Hatchery to Support Fish Populations
A new conservation fish hatchery at Snobs Creek will help to support threatened fish species, including the vulnerable species that were impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. Freshwater species such as
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August 8, 2022
Change up your fishing on Gone Fishing Day
Written by the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) is encouraging the Australian public to change up their fishing this Gone Fishing Day, set to celebrate fishing
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August 1, 2022
Outrage as Regulations Pushed to Ban Kids Fishing in Local Parks
VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body in Victoria, is outraged at proposed regulations by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), set to ban kids and families recreational
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August 1, 2022
Record Spawning for Bream in the Gippsland Lakes
The black bream fishery in the Gippsland Lakes is showing signs of a strong spawning season after the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA)’s fisheries scientists found a record number of baby
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July 26, 2022
Strong Snapper Recruitment in 2022
This year is proving to be a fantastic year for Victoria’s snapper stocks with high recruitment found in Port Phillip Bay. The latest snapper survey by the Victorian Fisheries Authority has
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July 4, 2022
Clubs | Funding available through Sport and Recreation Victoria
Sport and Recreation have announced the latest round of grants available in the Sporting Club Grants Program. The program provides funding for grassroots sport and recreation organisations across Victoria.Β ItΒ helps clubs
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July 4, 2022
Beginner fishing tips to wet a line these school holidays
The winter school holidays are almost here. School holidays are a great excuse to get the kids outdoors, enjoy some fresh air and take up a new hobby, like fishing!
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June 28, 2022
New Minister for Fishing and Boating
Photo: Minister Kilkenny pictured with VRFish Board member Franz Grasser (middle) and ARFF Chair Russell Conway (left). Sonya Kilkenny MP has taken on the role of Minister for Fishing and