After a long, cold winter, it’s almost time to get back out on the river in search of trout! This year, Saturday 5 September 2026 marks the opening of river and stream trout season. Across Victoria, there is an incredible variety of trout and salmonids for anglers to target including brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger [...]
VRFish, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, welcomes the passing of the Outdoor Recreation Bill which ensures the establishment of Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria to manage fisheries, game management and other outdoor activities enjoyed by Victorians. VRFish Chair, Mr. Rob Loats, said “We look forward to working with the new department Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria to continue [...]
Recreational fishing is enjoyed by millions of Australians, with research showing that one in five people take part every year. This valued pastime is an important part of Australian culture. It offers many social benefits, including improved health and wellbeing, greater physical activity, stronger social connections, and increased environmental stewardship. It also makes a significant [...]
Healthy fish habitat across our freshwater, estuarine and marine environments supports our aquatic ecosystems and fisheries. It provides our fish populations with essential shelter, places to feed and breeding grounds. In the past, natural habitat was removed from our inland waterways to improve boating, protect properties and infrastructure, and as a response to reduce flooding, [...]
It’s time to give our iconic Murray cod a rest during the closed season* from 1 September to 30 November. During this time, cod are at their most vulnerable as they are in breeding mode. Cod will protect their nests which often makes them territorial, aggressive and easy to catch. All fishers can help Murray cod [...]
Mulloway are a highly regarded sportfish, targeted by recfishers along the Victorian coast – including Gippsland and Glenelg River estuaries as well as the Yarra and Maribyrnong river systems in Port Phillip and Western Port – and the species can reach 150cm and 30kg or more. For those who know where to find them, mulloway [...]
VRFish, the Victorian recreational fishing peak body, welcomes the passing of the Outdoor Recreation Bill which ensures the establishment of Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria to manage fisheries, game management and other outdoor activities enjoyed by Victorians. VRFish Chair, Mr. Rob Loats, said “We look forward to working with the new department Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria [...]
AFTA 2026 Awards – People’s Choice | Best Boating Accessory The Sea Pro Jiggle Siphon has been recognised by the public at the 2026 AFTA Awards, taking out Best Boating Accessory in the People’s Choice category. Designed to make liquid transfer quick, clean and hassle-free, the Jiggle Siphon uses a simple self-priming jiggle action to [...]
AFTA 2026 Awards – Best Australian Made Product | Runner Up We’re proud to celebrate Rigstraight XL, recognised at the 2026 AFTA Awards as the Best Australian Made Product Runner Up. Designed for anglers chasing big fish on large soft plastics, The Rigstraight XL is a purpose-built rigging essential that helps anglers achieve a perfectly [...]
Patterson Lakes, a small outer suburb of Melbourne is just brimming with bream. Richard Linossi explains in detail just how to maximise your catch. Before Patterson Lakes existed, a large swamp covered the land. Fed by water flowing down from the Dandenong Ranges it covered some 5000 hectares that stretched between Mordialloc and Frankston. This [...]
