• New lifejacket laws to improve rock fishing safety at ten high-risk sites

    In Victoria, we are blessed with beautiful coastlines that make it easy to fish from rock ledges, submerged rocks and rock faces. Whilst rock fishing can guarantee some great fishing

  • OzFish Bus Driving River Restoration in Mildura

    OzFish Unlimited is dedicated to helping millions of Aussie recfishers keep their rivers, lakes, and estuaries healthy through protecting and restoring fish habitat. Recfishers know and value the importance of

  • Sharken up your skills

    Recfishers play a vital role in maintaining a healthy population of sharks, rays and other fish stocks. By understanding the different species and how to fish responsibly, you’re not only

  • Stay Safe While Rock Fishing

    In Victoria, we are blessed with beautiful coastlines that make it easy to fish from rock ledges, submerged rocks and rock faces. Whilst rock fishing can guarantee some great fishing

  • Abalone Disease Outbreak Still Active in Portland | Control Area Extended

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE AGRICULTURE VICTORIA WEBSITE OR CALL 136 186. As our south-west recfishers will be aware, there has been an ongoing abalone disease outbreak in Portland since May 2021.

  • Assessing fish diversity in the Bay

    BRUV’s in action off Cape Otway Through the Port Phillip Bay Fund via the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning, Deakin University’s Marine Mapping Group are teaming up with

  • Clean, check, dry to stop the spread of marine pests

    Image from Parks Victoria There has never been a better time to be a Victorian recfisher with absolutely cracking fishing on offer right across the state. To ensure the sustainability

  • Angler holding a Murray Cod for a photo

    Cod Open Season Kicks Off Today

    Murray Cod season opens onΒ Wednesday 1 December 2021Β after a three-month closed season. Many freshwater fishos have been expressing their excitement via social media to catch their first cod of the

  • Annual Report graphic photo

    Our 2021 Annual Report is here!

    What we have been up to this year? Making fishing better. Our latest news, member photos, clubs who support us, and our new board members are all waiting for you.

  • FISHERIES NOTICE IN PLACE TO PROTECT ABALONE STOCK

    Fisheries Notice in Place To Protect Abalone Stock

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority will be restricting diving for abalone and rock lobster around Cape Bridgewater and near Cape Nelson in response to the abalone disease outbreak. Victorian Fisheries Authority

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