• 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

  • March 31, 2020

    Catch All Eight Sessions Of The National Recreational Fishing Conference

    The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) has published session videos from the 2019 National Recreational Fishing Conference, allowing everyone to enjoy the insights gained by delegates in attendance.  With most

  • March 27, 2020

    Boating Non-essential

    UPDATED 31 March 2020 To help slow the spread of corona virus, Maritime Safety Victoria has confirmed that recreational boating is a non-essential activity and is asking all Victorians to

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