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January 1, 2020

Steer Clear in the Rip

VRFish, in conjunction with Victorian Ports Corporation Melbourne (VPCM), promote safety when fishing in the rip through the Steer Clear in the Rip campaign. Steer Clear in the Rip encourages
December 24, 2019

It’s a River, Not a Water Pipe

Another summer and another case of a high-flowing lower Goulburn River to meet water demands further downstream. In recent years the river has been used Victoria’s largest water pipe and
December 23, 2019

Recreational Fishers Cast Support for Gippsland Lakes Recovery Plan

Recreational fishers have overwhelmingly thrown their support towards boosting fish stocks in the Gippsland Lakes after VRFish released the results of a survey conducted with 683 recreational fishers. Victorian fishers
December 23, 2019

Back from the Dead

Well it’s official. The southern purple-spotted gudgeon recently discovered in Reedy Lake No.3 have been confirmed by DNA as the real deal and more have been found in Reedy Middle
December 20, 2019

Fishing is for Everyone!

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in Australia. So many of us are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to get outdoors and wet a line at the
December 18, 2019

Arcadia chosen as site of Victoria’s new native fish hatchery

Victoria’s new native fish hatchery took a giant leap forward with the Andrews Labor Government purchasing a site for the new native fish hatchery south of Shepparton at Arcadia. After
December 18, 2019

VRFish Awarded at the National Level

The National Recreational Fishing Awards were held last week in Hobart with VRFish being honoured by winning the Award for Excellence in Recreational Fishing Communication. Over the past two years,
November 30, 2019

Time is Now to Future Proof Our Snapper

While we in Victoria enjoy record recruitment of our western Victoria snapper stock, South Australian recreational fishers are being forced to endure a 3 year snapper fishery closure after nearly
November 30, 2019

Standing up for Native Fish in Reedy Lake

A potential fish kill was avoided and an extinct native fish was re-discovered after VRFish publicly raised its serious concerns about a planned draining of Reedy Lake 3 near Kerang.
November 28, 2019

Draft Wild Trout Strategic Plan Open for Comment

The Australian Trout Foundation and the Victorian Fisheries Authority have released a Draft Victorian Wild Trout Strategic Plan at the 2019 Talk Wild Trout Conference in Mansfield. Victorian recreational fishers