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March 30, 2023

Media Release- VRFISH Calls For National Carp Plan Implementation

Official VRFISH Media Release. VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body in Victoria has called on the Commonwealth and State Government to move ahead with implementation of the National Carp Control
March 29, 2023

Macquarie Perch Recovery Program Sparks Joy Amongst Fishers

The comeback of one of Victoria’s iconic native fish continues to gain momentum, with more Macquarie Perch stocked into waterways in the state’s north-east. The Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek
March 28, 2023

VRFish Chair Recognised For Outstanding Environmental Service

VRFish Chair, Rob Loats has been recognised by Waterwatch Victoria for his long term monitoring of water quality throughout North Central Victoria. Rob was presented with an Outstanding Service Award after more than 27 years
March 24, 2023

Hooked on Fishing? Reel in the Fun with These Must-Attend Events!

The weather might be starting to lose some sting, but the fishing around Victoria is still staying hot! Grab your gear and get ready because the upcoming month is packed
March 23, 2023

Campaspe River flow release moved forward

The North Central CMA, acting as Water for the Environment manager for the Campaspe River downstream of the Eppalock reservoir, have advised of an early flow release. Recent monitoring of
March 23, 2023

Golden Beach drilling to commence with 500m safety zone in place

Golden Beach Energy are planning the drilling of an appraisal well between late April and mid May 2023. Drilling will take place approximately 3.4km offshore from the township of Golden
March 21, 2023

Recreational fishers unite to save Upper Teddington Reservoir

Recreational fishers in the northern Grampians region of Victoria are campaigning to halt the decommissioning the Upper Teddington Reservoir. The Upper Teddington Reservoir located in Stuart Mill, was built 130 years ago
March 16, 2023

Thriving Goulburn River ecosystem eliminates need for 2023 Autumn fresh

The Goulburn Broken CMA have announced that the 2023 Autumn Fresh will not occur. This follows the October 2022 flooding of the Goulburn River. This is a great result for
March 10, 2023

Wear A Life Jacket When Rock Fishing

Rock fishing is a great way to go fishing, but it’s also carries risks. The FISHERIES (ROCK FISHING SAFETY) NOTICE 2021 requires recreational rock fishers to wear lifejackets at high-risk rock fishing
March 8, 2023

Women’s Recreational Fishing Network to include boating

The number of women in recreational fishing has increased rapidly in the five years since the establishment of the Women in Recreational Fishing Network, which will become Women in Recreational