• August 28, 2019

    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 28, 2019

    Gippsland Lakes Fishery One Step Closer to Recovery

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victoria’s 838,000 recreational fishers, welcomes the introduction of important legislation to commence the buy-out of commercial nets in the Gippsland Lakes. VRFish Chairman, Mr. Rob

  • August 27, 2019

    Latest Update for King George Whiting Tagging Project

    Written by Greg Jenkins Anglers participating in the Victorian King George Whiting tagging project have tagged a massive 684 Whiting over the course of the project so far! The latest

  • August 23, 2019

    Have Your Say On Recreational Abalone Days

    COMMENTS CLOSE 13 SEPTEMBER 2019 VRFish has been asked to provide the views of recreational fishers on the open days for recreational abalone fishing in the Central Zone (Aire River

  • August 22, 2019

    Have Your Say On Ray Protection

    COMMENTS CLOSE 13 SEPTEMBER 2019 VRFish has been asked to provide the views of recreational fishers on the ray protection measures which were introduced by the Victorian Fisheries Authority in

  • August 22, 2019

    Goulburn River Inter-valley Water Transfers

    VRFish welcomes the announcement by Minister for Water Lisa Neville  this week that the Victorian Government will be taking steps to cap the amount of water allowed to be sent

  • August 19, 2019

    VRFish 2019 Board Nominations Open

    The Victorian Recreational Fishing Peak Body in accordance to the rotation prescribed by its Constitution is seeking nominations from its membership to fill the 4 Director positions and 1 Chair position

  • August 7, 2019

    Kayaking on the Kyneton Lakes

    On Wednesday morning, Minister for Fishing & Boating, Jaala Pulford, and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, officially opened four new reservoirs, Hepburn Lagoon, Upper Coliban, Lauriston and Malmsbury Reservoirs, to kayaks,

  • August 5, 2019

    First Wave of Free Boat Ramps Launched

    The first wave of free Victorian boat ramps have been announced and more are expected to be on the way as we approach the spring deadline. VRFish joined Premier Daniel

  • July 24, 2019

    Minister for Fishing and Boating Commissions RFL System and Trust Account Review

    Since its introduction in the early 2000’s, the Victorian Recreational Fishing License (RFL) system has underpinned the successful development of our sector and delivered significant benefits to recreational fishers across

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