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May 9, 2020

When Will We Fish Again?

That’s the big question as we enter the 6th week of no fishing and boating in Victoria. We wanted to update you on some developments that we believe may have
May 7, 2020

Saving the Lower Goulburn Before it’s Flushed Away

Late last year, we began advocating to save the Goulburn River from being treated like a water pipe to service water irrigators hundreds of kilometres away in the lower Murray.
May 7, 2020

Kingfish secrets revealed thanks to our fishing licence fees

By Dr. Corey GreenSenior Fisheries Scientist, Victorian Fisheries Authority Prior to the early 1990’s, yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) were commonly caught by recreational anglers at various offshore locations across Victoria,
May 5, 2020

Anglers Give Back to Fish Habitat

For almost four years, recreational fishers have been improving riparian land across Victoria through the Angler Riparian Partnerships Program (ARPP). It’s been fantastic to see so many of our members
May 4, 2020

Restore the Bay Information Sessions

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are hosting two upcoming Restore The Bay Information Sessions. These sessions will provide a more detailed update on planned living shellfish reef restoration construction activities in October/November
April 29, 2020

Exciting new chapter for the Gippsland Lakes

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is excited for a new chapter to begin at the iconic Gippsland Lakes. As of 1 April, all ten Gippsland Lakes commercial
April 24, 2020

Make Your Rod Count in the National Recreational Fishing Survey

Australian recreational fishers are being encouraged to participate in a national survey of recreational fishing – the first of its kind since 2000-01. The survey opened in late 2019, and
April 21, 2020

Star of the South Offshore Wind Farm Project

The Star of the South is Australia’s first proposed offshore wind farm. If successful, the project will be located off the south coast of Gippsland. Offshore wind farms are used
April 2, 2020

Important Message to Fishers About Covid-19

UPDATED 1 APRIL 2020 – Stage 3 Restrictions As of midnight 30 March, Victoria moved to Stage 3 restrictions. The direction from Government is if you can stay at home,
April 2, 2020

Golden Tag Competition Postponed

Please note this article was published on 2 April 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