• Ideas for Riparian Restoration in East Gippy

    The East Gippsland CMA are calling for Expressions of Interest from recreational fishing groups to undertake river riparian improvements at our favourite fishing spots. This could include fencing off livestock,

  • Science Underpins Year Round Trout Fishery in South West

    There’s no denying that most avid trout fisho’s dread the annual salmonid closed season, a time where trout are left to breed in rivers and streams without interruption from anglers. However,

  • Scallop Case Shucked Out

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, welcomes the Supreme Court decision in favour of the Minister of Agriculture to set a total allowable commercial catch (TACC) of 60

  • EOI Call For Rec Fishing Reps For Rock Lobster Group

    Are you a keen rock lobster fisher? Do you have knowledge or experience with fisheries research or stock assessments? VRFish are inviting interested fishers to nominate to sit on a

  • Fish going with the environmental flow

    A key to native fish recovery is to use water for the environment to trigger fish to move so they will then feed and breed – the benefit being more

  • Grab a rod to celebrate Gone Fishing Day!

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, are encouraging all fishers to celebrate Gone Fishing Day by wetting a line or going for a dive on Sunday 14 October.

  • Locked Out of Yellingbo

    We are constantly working to improve fishing access for you with the resources we have, but at the same time standing up for you and your fishing by protecting any

  • Save Our Gippsland Lakes Fishery

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is calling on all political parties to commit to a comprehensive fish recovery plan to save the iconic Gippsland Lakes Fishery. VRFish

  • Maccas Sign Off for Closed Season

    VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is reminding anglers that the Macquarie perch closed season to protect spawning fish runs from 1 October to 31 December. In Victoria,

  • This is GoFish Nagambie

    This is GoFish Nagambie – A festival of fishing, food, outdoor lifestyle and family fun! GoFish Nagambie is Australia’s richest and largest Freshwater fishing tournament and outdoor lifestyle festival. In

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