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September 11, 2018

Japanese kelp found at Port Welshpool

VRFish has just received warning from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources that Japanese Kelp or Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) has been found at Port Welshpool. Japanese kelp is
September 9, 2018

Boating Plan A Winner for Fishers

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, welcomes the announcement today that an elected Liberal Nationals Government would revolutionise the State’s failing boating infrastructure through their Blue Infrastructure Fund.
September 8, 2018

Hands Off Environmental Water, Fund Pump Screens

The Victorian Recreational Fishing Peak Body, VRFish, is calling on all Victorian recreational fishers who love catching Murray cod, golden perch or trout to strongly back the protection of environmental
September 4, 2018

Fishers and boaters raging over boat ramps

It’s no secret Victorian recreational fishers and boaters have had a gutful of the state of our boat ramps and will feature as a key election issue later this year.
September 3, 2018

Yabby Net Swap Over Scheme

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of the exchange program for opera house nets. Enclosed yabby nets are already banned in all public
August 30, 2018

Time to get trout fishing!

After a long, cold winter, it’s finally time to get back out onto the river in search of trout! This year, trout and salmonid season opens Saturday 1 September. For
August 28, 2018

Give Murray Cod a rest on the nest!

It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the upcoming closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable
August 23, 2018

New Native Fish Hatchery Needed

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is advocating for a purpose-built native fish hatchery to be built in northern Victoria as part of its election platform. In 2017/18,
August 21, 2018

Hopes For Tiger Trout to Roar into Victoria

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is this week discussing the potential of introducing the vibrant-patterned tiger trout into Lake Purrumbete, near Camperdown and Rocky Valley Lake, near
August 20, 2018

Golden Opportunities for New Native Fisheries

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is encouraging the Victorian Fisheries Authority to continue unlocking the incredible potential of new native fisheries across regional Victoria. VRFish Chairman Mr.