A Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL) covers, all forms of recreational fishing in all of Victoria's marine, estuarine and freshwaters. Unless you are exempt, a RFL is required when taking, or attempting to take, any species of fish by any method including line fishing, bait collection, gathering shellfish, yabby fishing, prawning and spear fishing. A complete listing of licence outlets is available.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfaq.nsf/childdocs/-B43DB2A1BECEB2A04A256812001DD817-95B829F72E1283B64A256A65000B6247?open

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.

http://www.afma.gov.au...

http://www.afma.gov.au/

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) management of fisheries is focused on securing a high quality natural resource base for the long term, as well as generating economic and social benefits in our communities in an ecologically sustainable way.

http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/fisheries

Victorian anglers enjoy a close proximity to diverse recreational fishing opportunities ranging from freshwater fishing in our lakes and rivers to estuarine and saltwater fishing in our bays, inlets and oceans. Provides information about fishing licences, regulations and guides, bag and size limits and the Recreational Fishing Grants Program (RFGP).

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfaq.nsf/childdocs/-B43DB2A1BECEB2A04A256812001DD817-8C3FD305EC6E3C5CCA256C4D00149296?open

13FISH (telephone 13 3474) is a statewide 24/7 fisheries offence reporting line. Reports from the community have already led to the conviction of people involved in various serious offences including illegal netting and taking commercial quantities of abalone.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/DPI/nrenfaq.nsf/childdocs/-49A64DB15A893444CA256C67001998FA?open

Provides information about the sustainable fishing and aquaculture industries in Australia.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/fisheries

Describes Australia's highest ski resort, providing links to information on weather conditions, snow sports, ski instruction, accommodation, maps of runs. Also provides links to information about recreational activities during Summer, including, walking, horse riding and fishing.

http://www.mthotham.com.au...

http://www.mthotham.com.au/

Provides information about recreation and tourism in Victoria's great outdoors that includes links to information about alpine regions, forests, exploring parks and reserves, fishing, hunting, railtrails, and other useful information.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenrt.nsf/Home+Page/DSE+Recreation%7EHome+Page?open

The Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) is responsible for management of commercial and traditional fishing in the Australian area of the Torres Strait Protected Zone (TSPZ) and designated adjacent Torres Strait waters.

http://www.pzja.gov.au...

http://www.pzja.gov.au/default.htm

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/DPI/nrenfaq.nsf/childdocs/-49A64DB15A893444CA256C67001998FA?open