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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 8, 2023
Parks Victoria responds to VRFish regarding Upper Teddington Reservoir
On April 12 2023 VRFish Chair Robert Loats contacted the Minister for Environment, The Hon. Ingrid Stitt regarding the Upper Teddington Reservoir. The letter outlined VRFish’s concerns with the current
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May 3, 2023
The Cod Are Biting At Eildon!
As the temperatures begin to plummet in Victoria, Cod fishing numbers are beginning to rise at Eildon. VRFish has been hearing some great stories about some of the extraordinary catches










