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May 15, 2018

Fishers Supporting Platypus

VRFish, the peak body representing recreational fishers in Victoria has thrown its support behind the Victorian Government’s decision to phase out and ban the use of enclosed yabby traps, such
May 14, 2018

Brook Trout Escapees in the Rubicon River

As we draw towards the end of the 2018 trout season, history has again repeated itself on the banks of the Rubicon River. Social media has lit up in the
May 1, 2018

Record Recruitment of Snapper in 2018

This year has proven to be a phenomenal year for Victoria’s snapper stocks with record recruitment found in Port Phillip Bay. 2018 is the best year class of snapper stock
May 1, 2018

Keeping track of 6 million fish

Fishers are often curious to know more about which types of fish are being stocked in their local areas and favourite fishing spots. With the recent announcement that the Victorian
April 19, 2018

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day

This Sunday is World Fish Migration Day, a global event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. Organisations from around the world are hosting events around a
April 11, 2018

Nagambie to Host Australia’s Richest and Largest Fishing Competition

Nagambie will be hosting Australia’s richest and largest freshwater fishing competition and outdoor lifestyle festival for the next two years – promoting recreational fishing across the state and boosting tourism
March 31, 2018

Corio Bay Net Free

Tomorrow marks a significant milestone in Victorian recreational fishing with commercial net fishing in Geelong’s Corio Bay officially coming to an end. In 2016, 33 of 43 licence holders left Port
March 28, 2018

New Boat Ramp at Pental Island

A new boat ramp has been constructed at Pental Island giving Victorian fishers direct access to the Murray River to great fishing spots for Murray cod and golden perch. Donald
March 28, 2018

Solution to Dartmouth Access Saga

BREAKING NEWS Dartmouth Pondage will re-open to land-based fishing from 1 May 2018. This access issue has been a massive drawn-out saga for us at VRFish since fishers were unfairly
March 27, 2018

New Era for VRFish

VRFish, the peak body representing recreational fishing in Victoria, is embarking on an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed brand, a new home in Geelong and an inclusive mission statement