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Celebrate River Trout Opening this September
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 [...]
VRFish Welcomes Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors Victoria
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 [...]
The value of recreational fishing
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, [...]
Funding fish habitat delivers better fishing
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 [...]
Give Murray Cod a Rest on the Nest
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 [...]
VRFish releases Mulloway survey results
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 [...]