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August 21, 2025

VRFish Farewells Executive Officer Ben Scullin

VRFish Announces Resignation of Executive Officer, Ben Scullin To our valued members of VRFish and the Victorian recreational fishing community, VRFish, the peak body for Victoria’s recreational fishing, announces the
August 13, 2025

Celebrate River Trout Opening this September

This year, Saturday 6 September 2024 marks the opening of river and stream trout season.
August 12, 2025

Celebrating 20 years of water for the environment in the Thomson River

Supplied by West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority This month, West Gippsland CMA will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Thomson River Environmental Entitlement. That means that for 20 years,
August 8, 2025

Regional Vic Fishing Expo heads to Geelong

The Regional Vic Fishing Expo is hosting a one-day indoor expo at Geelong’s Leisuretime Sports Precinct on Saturday 16 August. Showcasing Australian lure makers as well as custom-made fishing rods,
August 4, 2025

Decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in Bass Strait

After operating for over 50 years, many of the Bass Strait oil and gas fields operated by ExxonMobil Australia’s subsidiary Esso are now reaching the end of their productive life. Due
August 1, 2025

Don’t get caught out when buying your fishing licence

Following reports of unauthorised sellers charging additional fees, the Victorian Fisheries Authority are reminding recreational fishers to use the Service Victoria website when purchasing a fishing licence online. If you’re purchasing online,
July 30, 2025

VRFish celebrates 30 years

VRFish celebrates 30 years of representing Victorian fishers
July 30, 2025

VRFish marks 30 years by honouring eight recreational fishing advocates

VRFish celebrates 30 years of representing Victorian fishers
July 21, 2025

Grants available for Gone Fishing Day events

The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation have announced the date for this year’s Gone Fishing Day, Sunday 19th October 2025. Gone Fishing Day is Australia’s largest celebration of our favourite pastime – recreational fishing.
July 21, 2025

Geelong Claims Oldest Fishing Club in Australia

Geelong and District Anglers Club have claimed they are the oldest fishing club not only in Victoria but in Australia. So, they’ve thrown down the gauntlet and want to know: