• 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

  • September 12, 2023

    Karkarook Lake: Melbourne’s Premier Destination for Recreational Fishing

    Karkarook Lake, nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s southeast, has emerged as a premier destination for recreational fishing enthusiasts seeking a tranquil urban escape. With its idyllic scenery and a

  • September 11, 2023

    Vale Franz Grasser

    It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of VRFish board member, Franz Grasser. For nearly 30 years, Franz was actively engaged with the recreational fishing community in

  • September 6, 2023

    Applauds Stronger Fishing Clubs Grants

    The Victorian Recreational Fishing Peak Body (VRFish) has applauded the Andrews Labor government support for recreational fishing clubs, a key plank of the VRFish 2022 State election policy. The Stronger

  • September 5, 2023

    New VicFishKids 2023 Dates Announced

    New dates for the enormously popular ‘VicFishKids’ clinics have been announced. This follows sell outs at previous 2023 events throughout Victoria. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) staff will join volunteers from

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