A fisherman has disappeared in the Goulburn River in rural Victoria.

The 53-year-old man was in a kayak that overturned in the river at Ghin Ghin, about two-hours north of Melbourne, 10.50am on Saturday.

“Another person was on the bank of the river at the time and called for assistance,” Victoria Police said.

A multi operational search of the river and the area by Ghin Ghin Rd began shortly after.

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“A significant search of the river is underway again today including Water Police, SES, police divers, Search and Rescue and a police drone,” Victoria Police said on Sunday.

“SES are also assisting in searching the banks around the river.”