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September 27, 2022

Better Boating, Better Fishing

VRFish applauds the Andrews Labor Government’s announcement to invest an unprecedented $42 million in recreational boating. VRFish Chairperson, Mr. Rob Loats, said “The Minister for Fishing and Boating, Sonya Kilkenny,
September 12, 2022

2022 Call for Board Nominations

Could you be a leader at VRFish? You are invited to nominate for the VRFish Board and make a contribution to leading the organisation that has been representing Victoria’s recreational
September 8, 2022

Public Crown Land, Public Access, Like a Campfire While Camping on Public Land Must Never be Extinguished

VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body that represents over one million recreational fishers, will never support draconian regulations that permit a privileged licence holder of Crown Land to dictate who,
August 31, 2022

Events to get your family hooked on fishing

With the school holidays only a few weeks away, it’s the perfect time to start planning activities to get involved in with your family. Below we’ve listed some upcoming events
August 30, 2022

Victorian Recreational Fisher Priorities Revealed

VRFish, the peak body representing Victoria’s 1,114,000 recreational fishers, has revealed the results from an annual advocacy priorities survey conducted with almost 5,000 recreational fishers. The survey received an overwhelming
August 29, 2022

Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest!

It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable as they
August 29, 2022

River Trout Season Opens on Saturday

After a long, cold winter, it’s finally time to get back on the river in search of trout! This year, trout river and stream season open kicks off on Saturday
August 15, 2022

New Conservation Hatchery to Support Fish Populations

A new conservation fish hatchery at Snobs Creek will help to support threatened fish species, including the vulnerable species that were impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. Freshwater species such as
August 8, 2022

Change up your fishing on Gone Fishing Day

Written by the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) is encouraging the Australian public to change up their fishing this Gone Fishing Day, set to celebrate fishing
August 1, 2022

Outrage as Regulations Pushed to Ban Kids Fishing in Local Parks

VRFish, the recreational fishing peak body in Victoria, is outraged at proposed regulations by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), set to ban kids and families recreational