VRFish

31/05/2026

Have you subscribed to our e-newsletter Fishing Lines yet?

Our Fishing Lines e-news will keep you across the latest in recreational fishing news including the issues affecting your fishing, projects making your fishing better, events to get involved in and opportunities to have your say about your fishery.

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31/05/2026

It's cray time! 🦞

Today, 1 June, marks the start of one of the most anticipated fishing open seasons on the freshwater fishing calendar – Murray spiny freshwater crayfish season.

This very limited open season only lasts for the 3 months of winter – from 1 June to 31 August.

Find out more: https://vrfish.com.au/2026/05/27/cray-time-2026/

28/05/2026

Are you ready for Murray cray season? The countdown is on! 🦞

The start of winter marks one of the most anticipated fishing open seasons on the freshwater fishing calendar – Murray spiny freshwater crayfish season.

On 1 June, recfishers will be searching for the world’s second largest freshwater crayfish across north and north-east Victoria. So, grab your beanies and thermals as this very limited open season only lasts for the 3 months of winter – from 1 June to 31 August.

Murray crayfish season opens on 1 June 2026.

28/05/2026

Keen to learn more about the Star of the South offshore wind project? Head to one of their upcoming drop-in information sessions and find out more about the Environmental Assessment that is currently open for public comment.

Want to learn more about Star of the South and discuss our environmental assessments? Come along to one of our drop-in information sessions 👋🏻

These sessions are a chance to:
✅ View the assessment documents
✅ Speak directly with our team and ask questions
✅ Pick up project information
✅ Get assistance with how to make a submission.

Can't make it along? The same information is available in our Gippsland office throughout the review period, until 29 June.
📍 310 Commercial Road, Yarram
🕘 Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am–5pm (or by appointment).

We look forward to seeing you there!

27/05/2026

A fantastic way to promote inclusion and diversity within our sector! Well done, Red Tag Fly Fishers Club! 👏👏

27/05/2026

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority are calling on the community to have your say on the future of Buckley Falls!

CCMA is seeking community feedback on proposed works to improve fish passage at this iconic site—supporting native fish like the Australian Grayling and helping restore river health.

It's your chance to share:
➖ What you value most about Buckley Falls
➖ Your level of support for the proposed improvements
➖ Your feedback will help ensure the project reflects what matters most to the community

Have your say here: https://ccma.vic.gov.au/your-voice-matters-share-your-thoughts-on-buckley-falls/

This engagement forms part of the ‘Improving Fish Passage on the Barwon and Moorabool Rivers’ project, which aims to restore river connectivity and support native fish species recovery by removing or modifying barriers that restrict movement.

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.

📸 Corangamite Catchment Management Authority; An artists impression of Buckley Falls with weir removed and fishway installed

27/05/2026

Are you keen to learn more about tagging game fish in Victoria? 🎣

Warrnambool Offshore & Light Game Fishing Club have your Friday night sorted!

They're hosting a Gamefish Tagging Program Information session where you'll hear from Clay Hilbert (NSW Game Fish Tagging Program) as he presents an in-depth look into the latest tagging results and details from local waters and species like tuna, kingfish and sharks.

Whether you’re a serious game fisher, casual recfisher or just passionate about the local fishery, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly about the world's longest running fish tagging program.

Keen to learn more?
📅 Friday, 29 May
⏰ Doors open 6pm, Dinner included at 6:45pm, Talk at 7:30pm
📍Viaduct Rd, Warrnambool
➖ https://www.facebook.com/events/1695514414997482/

26/05/2026

A great catch! 🤩

Victoria’s tuna fishing is truly world-class and has been attracting keen anglers from across the country lately.

Jack Wighton from the South Sydney Rabbitohs got in on the action last month, landing this barrel off Apollo Bay, estimated to be 95kg, with help from Gawaine at Salt Guide.

The guys had been planning a less adventurous session on the whiting, but when the weather window opened up, they decided to take advantage and head offshore instead. Good call!

For a refresher on tuna catch limits, including the statewide possession limit, visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/tuna

24/05/2026

To increase Victoria’s capacity to grow our own fish and create new fishing opportunities, VRFish are calling for investment to build a new estuarine fish hatchery to grow species such as estuary perch, Australian bass, mulloway and flathead and enhance our estuarine fishing experiences.

Additionally, VRFish are advocating for a $10-million investment to modernise trout and salmonid production facilities at Snobs Creek.

Australia is a dry continent and since European colonisation, our rivers and wetlands have become highly modified to support agricultural and domestic water security throughout the whole country. Unfortunately, the dams, weirs and barrages built on our inland and coastal rivers to manage our fresh w...

22/05/2026

It's World Fish Migration Day! A global celebration which raises awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish.

Unrestricted fish movement is a key characteristic of healthy waterways. Our native fish species flourish when our waterways are free from barriers allowing them to move more freely to feed, breed and seek shelter.