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June 8, 2023

VRFish Welcomes New Board Member Lee Spyrou

VRFish is pleased to welcome Lee Spyrou as the newest member of our board. Lee is an avid fisher and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the peak
June 8, 2023

Arthur Rylah Institute Managing Carp in Victoria’s North

Since 2021, ARI has helped evaluate the ecological and hydraulic performance of two fishways in northern Victoria. The fishways were constructed at Koondrook and Cohuna to reconnect 140 km of
June 7, 2023

Community consultation to open regarding Recreational Water Regulations

The Department for Energy, Environment & Climate Action (DEECA) has developed new regulations for recreational areas managed by water corporations under the Water Act 1989 – the Water (Recreational Area)
June 6, 2023

Vic Bream Classics Round 3 Headed For Warrnambool

Round three of the Vic Bream Classics heads to Warrnambool on June 17 and 18! The Hopkins River in Warrnambool promises to be a tremendous venue for competitive anglers to
May 30, 2023

Campaspe River Recovering From 2022 Floods

The Campaspe River is recovering well from the 2022 floods. Preliminary fish surveys have shown the waterway’s resilience after the devastating events that effected the river and the human population
May 25, 2023

Free open day at Snobs Creek Fish Hatchery

The Victorian Fisheries Authority will host a free open day on Sunday 25 June at its Snobs Creek fish hatchery near Eildon, opening its doors and welcoming visitors on the
May 22, 2023

Toolondo Trout Stocking Boosts Local Fishery

One of Victoria’s top trout fisheries is on the road to recovery with thousands of brown trout yearlings stocked into Lake Toolondo in the state’s west. The lake is an
May 19, 2023

VRFish: Advocating for Recreational Fishers in Victoria

Victoria is home to some of the most beautiful waterways in Australia, making it a popular destination for recreational fishers. However, with increasing environmental pressures and government policies, it can
May 11, 2023

VRFish Throws Full Support Behind ‘Tackling Litter’ Program

VRFish is proud to support OzFish and their Tackling Litter programs, which targets litter prevention, reduction and recycling for the recreational fishing industry. Litter in our local waterways is impacting
May 9, 2023

Ikijime App Assists Recreational Fishers With Best Practices

Animal welfare issues have heightened scrutiny over a range of historically accepted fishing and aquaculture practices. Humane dispatch of finfish caught by recreational anglers is one area where best practice