2026 Recreational Guide changes
Changes to recreational fishing regulations
In the 2026 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide, some recreational fishing regulations have changed.
General guide updates
Updates to the guide are listed below.
| Change from 2025 | Page in hard copy guide |
|---|---|
Page 19 | |
Lake Lascelles, Willow Lake and Ouyen Lake. | Page 52 |
Want a hard copy?
The Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide is available in three key formats: hard copy, via our VicFishing app and here on our website 
[PDF File - 10.3 MB].
Hard copies can be obtained from our reception at Lower Ground, 1 Spring Street Melbourne, from most fishing tackle shops that sell recreational fishing licences, by ringing the Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or from most regional offices of The Victorian Fisheries Authority.
You may also email fisheries.products@vfa.vic.gov.au to obtain a hard copy of the latest Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide.
Please be advised it can take several weeks for the guides to arrive after ordering.