# Vic Fishing

> Official Victorian recreational fishing guide with regulations, licensing, and location tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Victorian Fisheries Authority.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vic-fishing/id493874267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Victorian Fisheries Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466177832)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vic-fishing/id493874267/reviews.md

## What is Vic Fishing?

The official Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide application from Fisheries Victoria (Department Of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victoria) has all the information you need to know to fish in Victoria.

It describes size and bag limits, closed seasons and equipment restrictions. Other features include a direct link to purchase your fishing licence online, a licence outlet locator, connection to the 13FISH illegal fishing reporting line and a marine park/sanctuary boundary locator. This function uses the devices internal GPS to help fishers determine whether they are in or approaching a marine park or sanctuary.

## Key features

- Size and bag limits
- Closed seasons information
- Equipment restrictions
- Fishing license purchase link
- License outlet locator
- Illegal fishing reporting line
- Marine park/sanctuary locator

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vic-fishing/id493874267/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-07-09, version 2.12.4*

Looking for map of non fishing areas, not there.
Is not a download, need to have connectivity at all times
Useless

### 1/5 — No happy with the app

*2024-04-22, version 2.12.3*

Always can not open the app and need to re-install to open it again. No matter it’s under WiFi available area or full service coverage mob data.

### 2/5 — No good

*2023-03-25, version 2.11.0*

Gets jammed all the time.

### 2/5 — Not very useful

*2023-01-27, version 2.11.0*

This app has to re-download every time I open it, so it’s useless if I’m fishing anywhere without phone service. 

Furthermore, several of the inland species listed have no information. Not even a picture for identification!

Lastly, the about section of the app states that the State of Victoria and its employees “disclaims all liability for any error, loss, or other consequences which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication.”
So, it’s up to the recreational fisher to figure out where the mistakes have been made in this app before heading out for a flick. The authorities are off the hook.

### 1/5 — App will not open quickly

*2022-11-22, version 2.11.0*

This app on any of my apple devices won’t open fast enough,have gone back to using the book.

### 2/5 — Terrible slow app

*2022-10-08, version 2.11.0*

Why does it take so long to load? In fact, it's stopped loading altogether for me. The maps of no fishing boundaries are good, but if you tried to look up the legal size of a fish, it'd be long dead by the time the app loaded!

### 1/5 — Constantly freezes

*2022-09-22, version 2.11.0*

Doesn’t load data, freezes . Basically not functioning

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-09-01, version 2.10.2*

Updating the app was a mistake as I can’t even get it load. Prior to updating the app I found it difficult to find what I was looking for. Navigating the app could easily made much easier and simpler.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2022-04-02, version 2.10.2*

Could be more detailed, needs more info and to be more extensive. Basic app…

### 1/5 — Very buggy

*2022-02-27*

Hi this app is buggy wont launch

## Frequently asked questions about Vic Fishing

### What information does the Vic Fishing app provide?

The app offers comprehensive details for recreational fishing in Victoria. This includes size and bag limits, information on closed seasons, and equipment restrictions. It also provides practical tools for anglers.

### How can I get a fishing license using this app?

The application features a direct link to purchase your fishing license online. Additionally, it includes a license outlet locator to help you find physical locations where you can obtain your license.

### Does the app help me avoid fishing in restricted areas?

Yes, the app has a marine park/sanctuary boundary locator. This function utilizes your device's internal GPS to help you determine if you are currently in or approaching a marine park or sanctuary.

### What if I see illegal fishing activity?

The application provides a direct connection to the 13FISH illegal fishing reporting line. This allows you to easily report any suspicious or illegal fishing activities you encounter.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12.7 — 2026-01-20

Minor Improvements

### 2.12.6 — 2025-12-14

Base map fix

### 2.12.4 — 2024-08-30

Updated Rock Fishing areas to improve safety warnings to wear life jackets.
Extended languages to include Karen.

### 2.12.3 — 2023-11-28

Resolved minor issues

### 2.12.2 — 2023-10-26

Map - Current location fix

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