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November 21, 2023

Recycle Your Fishing Gear With Rig Recycle

Photo: Rig Recycle, Tangaroa Blue We know how important litter management is to recreational fishers. In fact, in our 2022 Advocacy Priorities survey, it was identified as the top priority
November 21, 2023

Rebuilding Catfish Populations in Northern Victoria

On 18-19 November 2023, VRFish teamed up with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA), Casterton Angling Society Inc., and Glenelg Hopkins CMA to catch catfish on the Glenelg River and release
November 3, 2023

Fishing for Facts at Lake Colac

Are you keen to wet a line at Lake Colac in the name of science? Researchers from Federation University Australia are seeking volunteers to help study the health of Lake
October 18, 2023

Anglers leading Waranga Basin Habitat Installation Program

A significant environmental project has commenced at the Waranga Basin, lead by the Goulburn Valley Association of Angling Clubs. Following key objectives identified during the consultation for the 2011 LOWMP for
October 17, 2023

VRFish joins Portland locals in celebration of Fisheries Act amendment

In a remarkable step forward for conservation and sustainable fishing practices, the Victorian Fisheries Act has been amended to impose significant restrictions on commercial netting, longlines, and the prohibition of
October 3, 2023

2023 VRFish Annual Meeting Date Announced

The Annual Meeting of VRFish will be conducted on Wednesday 25th October 2023 online via Zoom commencing at 7pm. Under the VRFish constitution, any member intending to bring any motion or
September 25, 2023

Hooked on Fun: Kids Enjoy Recreational Fishing in Victoria During School Holidays

As the school holidays continue, parents and grandparents across Victoria are looking for ways to keep their children engaged and entertained. One activity that has been gaining popularity for its
September 21, 2023

Campaspe River to enjoy a spring fresh

More than 11,000 megalitres of water for the environment will flow out of Lake Eppalock later this month, helping improve the health of the Campaspe River downstream. North Central Catchment
September 20, 2023

CONSULTATION UNDERWAY ON PORTLAND BAY NETTING

Recreational and commercial fishers can have their say on proposed changes to commercial fishing regulations in Portland Bay. As a result of community concern regarding recent commercial netting activity, the
September 15, 2023

Changes to bolster black bream fishing future

The future of black bream fishing in the iconic Gippsland Lakes is being bolstered for future generations with a bag limit change for the popular recreational species. As part of