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February 12, 2021

New Reefs to Provide Better Fishing in Geelong

VRFish is thrilled with the completion of two new reef projects near Geelong after an investment of $700,000 in funding from the Victorian Government through Target One Million Phase 2. The
January 8, 2021

Floatsafe Lifejacket Inspection Clinics Hosted by MSV

Victorian fishers, boaters and paddlers are invited to attend free clinics to learn how to service and maintain their lifejackets to help them stay safer on the water. Maritime Safety
December 22, 2020

Where to go fishing and camping this summer

After a difficult year, we know many Victorians will take the chance to spend their summer break with friends and family in the great outdoors. There is no better feeling
December 22, 2020

Remarkable Capture at Gunbower Creek

Sig Grasser aged 89 and his son Gerhard spent a few days fishing at Gunbower Creek. Sig has been going to this location for a few years now without ever
December 18, 2020

Steer clear of ships while chasing kingfish in the Rip

With many Victorians on holidays and the weather heating up, we expect to see Victorian recfishers taking the opportunity to get out onto the water for a fish with family
November 25, 2020

Cod Open Season Kicks Off on Tuesday

Photo: Cameron Brookes @cbx2_fish Murray Cod season opens on Tuesday 1 December 2020 after a three-month closed season. Many freshwater fishos have been expressing their excitement via social media to
November 13, 2020

Fund to Deliver Better Boating in Victoria

Legislation for the Better Boating Fund has passed through the Legislative Council to ensure that every dollar from our marine licences and boating registrations will be reinvested back into recreational
November 13, 2020

Campaign Success to Allow Camping on Crown Land

New laws will permit camping on licensed Crown Land water frontages that have grazing licenses for the first time after Legislation passed through the Legislative Council. VRFish is elated its
November 13, 2020

Reel in a Winner in the Golden Tag Competition

Please note this article was published on 13 November 2020 and the information presented may no longer apply. Head to the Victorian Fisheries Authority‘s website for the most up-to-date information regarding
November 12, 2020

Farm Biosecurity and Public Access to Public Land

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has issued a scare campaign aimed at reducing recreational fisher access to public land. A central component of the VFF’s scare campaign is to suggest