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January 1, 2026
Call 13FISH to report illegal fishing activity
Every Victorian recreational fisher can help to stamp out illegal fishing by making reports to the Victorian Fisheries Authority by calling 13FISH (13 3474). Before you head out on your
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December 19, 2025
VRFish Holiday Office Closure
We wish to advise that the VRFish office will be closed from Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. We wish our members and the Victorian
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December 11, 2025
Don’t get caught out when buying your fishing licence
With more people are getting out fishing over the summer, we’re again alerting fishers to be vigilant when purchasing your fishing licence online to avoid extra fees from unauthorised sellers.
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December 5, 2025
VRFish Welcomes New Outdoor Recreation Authority
VRFish, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, welcomes the Allan Labor Government’s announcement of a new outdoor recreation regulatory body to encompass fisheries, game management and other outdoor activities enjoyed
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December 5, 2025
Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day
For three decades, our volunteer members have been the heart, soul and driving force behind VRFish. Today, International Volunteer Day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of
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December 3, 2025
Inter-valley transfer postponed for cod opening
Photo: VRFish Executive Officer, Anthony McGrath, pictured with a Murray cod caught in the Goulburn River at natural water levels Murray cod season opening, on 1 December, is one of
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December 2, 2025
30 years of representing Victoria’s recreational fishing
Celebrating 30 years of VRFish achievements.
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December 2, 2025
Help our wild trout in hot water
As we head into the Australian summer and temperatures heat up, it presents unique challenges for trout fishers as trout are susceptible to heat stress, and it is essential for
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December 1, 2025
Tracking the health of our native fish populations
Photo: Victorian Fisheries Authority Monitoring our native fish populations is an incredibly important part of ensuring our fish stocks remain in good shape, now and into the future. The Native
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December 1, 2025
Don’t rely on AI for fishing rules
When you’re going fishing, and want to make sure you’re doing the right thing, don’t rely on AI to tell you the fishing rules.










