• September 20, 2023

    CONSULTATION UNDERWAY ON PORTLAND BAY NETTING

    Recreational and commercial fishers can have their say on proposed changes to commercial fishing regulations in Portland Bay. As a result of community concern regarding recent commercial netting activity, the

  • September 15, 2023

    Changes to bolster black bream fishing future

    The future of black bream fishing in the iconic Gippsland Lakes is being bolstered for future generations with a bag limit change for the popular recreational species. As part of

  • September 12, 2023

    Karkarook Lake: Melbourne’s Premier Destination for Recreational Fishing

    Karkarook Lake, nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s southeast, has emerged as a premier destination for recreational fishing enthusiasts seeking a tranquil urban escape. With its idyllic scenery and a

  • September 6, 2023

    Applauds Stronger Fishing Clubs Grants

    The Victorian Recreational Fishing Peak Body (VRFish) has applauded the Andrews Labor government support for recreational fishing clubs, a key plank of the VRFish 2022 State election policy. The Stronger

  • September 5, 2023

    New VicFishKids 2023 Dates Announced

    New dates for the enormously popular ‘VicFishKids’ clinics have been announced. This follows sell outs at previous 2023 events throughout Victoria. Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) staff will join volunteers from

  • August 29, 2023

    Launch into iconic lakes for Murray cod this spring

    Lake Eildon and Rocklands Reservoir will continue to provide top quality Murray cod fishing as the annual closed season begins elsewhere on Friday in many rivers and lakes. From 1

  • August 23, 2023

    Second clutch of Zombie fish at SEA LIFE Aquarium

    One year on from SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium’s announcement of the native species breeding program, they have welcomed their second clutch of southern purple-spotted gudgeon and are well positioned to

  • August 21, 2023

    Fishing Closures in Place After Disease Detection

    An offshore area near Portland has been closed to all abalone and rock lobster fishing after Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) was detected in two abalone at Point Danger. Local Fisheries

  • August 18, 2023

    Gippsland a Fishing Haven For Locals and Visitors

    Gippsland is rapidly becoming known as a Victorian recreational fishing hotspot with enormous numbers of fish being caught in recent months.  Passionate locals are happily sharing their fishing tips and

  • August 15, 2023

    Recreational Fishing to be showcased in Ballarat 

    Recreational Fishers from Ballarat and surrounds will be able to learn new tricks and tips from fishing experts next month at the Ballarat Fishing Festival on Saturday 2 September. The free

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