• New Fishing Platforms and Kayak Launches for the Campaspe River

    The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is working with the Elmore and Rochester communities to build two all-access fishing and canoe platforms on the Campaspe River. In July 2018,

  • Rhyll Boat Ramp Upgrade Community Event

    The Rhyll boating facility is getting an upgrade thanks to the State Government’s unprecedented investment in boating in Victoria. Better Boating Victoria (BBV) is overseeing the delivery of the government’s

  • Water flows drives economic value from recreational fishing

    A statewide recreational fishing survey now provides key information on anglers favourite fishing locations, preferences for improving fishing experience, and the economic value of environmental flows for recreational fishers. Earlier

  • Nominations Open for National Recreational Fishing Awards

    The Recreational Fishing Awards recognise the excellent achievements of people and projects within the Australian recreational fishing sector. This year, the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation is calling for nominees for

  • Have Your Say on Gippsland Lakes future management

    VRFish want to hear the views and opinions of as many Victorian anglers about the future of recreational fishing management arrangements in the Gippsland Lakes, and its rivers. VRFish welcomes the Andrews

  • National Survey of Recreational Fishing

    VRFish will be at the forefront in encouraging Victorian recreational fishers to participate in a national survey of recreational fishing – the first since 2000-01. Coordinated by the Australian Bureau

  • Call for Offshore Citizen Scientists to collect Striped Trumpeter frames and data

    We are embarking on a new pilot study to increase the knowledge of striped trumpeter (Latris lineata) in Victorian waters thanks to a successful Recreational License Fees (RFL) funded project. The

  • Victorian Fishing Rules Review

    Public consultation for the remaking of the Fisheries Regulations (our fishing rules) has been released. These are reviewed every 10 years to make sure they are still fit-for-purpose for the

  • The countdown is on to Gone Fishing Day!

    National Gone Fishing Day is our favourite day of the year! On Sunday 20 October 2019, it is the perfect opportunity to wet a line with your friends and family. We

  • It’s Trout Time

    Anglers were on the water bright and early, lining the banks of the Goulburn River ready to hook a monster on trout opening weekend. Whether you’re an avid trout fisher,

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