September 9, 2024
The spring school holidays are upon us, and with the warmer weather also on its way, it is a great time to get the kids outdoors and try their luck at reeling in a fish!
Fishing is a fantastic activity to participate in with your family as it can be enjoyed by all ages, allows you to connect with nature, and it’s a great form of exercise. As an added bonus, if you do catch a feed, you will have a delicious and nutritious protein-rich meal.
During the spring school holidays, there are a range of opportunities to wet a line across the state and fishing events that your kids can get involved in.
WARRNAMBOOL OFFSHORE & LIGHT GAME FISHING CLUB | JUNIOR FISHING CLASSIC

Warrnambool Offshore & Light Game Fishing Club’s all new Junior Fishing Classic will be running over the upcoming school holidays!
Junior fishers will enjoy free entry to the event and also receive free membership to the Warrnambool Offshore & Light Game Fishing Club and the Game Fishing Association of Victoria.
There are 10 species to catch, plus an open photo category section. And of course, lots of prizes to be won!
LORNE AQUATIC & ANGLING CLUB | YOUTH FISHING DAY

In conjunction with the Surf Coast Shire, Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club are running a free Youth Fishing Day for those aged 12-25 years on Thursday 26 September. There will be a free sausage sizzle for all involved.
You can sign up by emailing: [email protected]
BURNANGA INDIGENOUS FISHING CLUB | WOMEN’S FISHING DAY

Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club are hosting a women’s fishing day on Wednesday 25 September (9am – 3.30pm) at the Arcadia Native Fish Hatchery.
Join the Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club for a day of connection, empowerment, and fun as we celebrate the incredible women in our community with a special Women’s Fishing Day!
Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, this is a perfect opportunity to come together, share stories, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
THAT’S THE THING ABOUT FISHING CLINICS

That’s The Thing About Fishing is a not for profit organisation focused on helping to support people with disabilities, mental health issues, youth at risk, indigenous peoples, kids and families by using fishing as a therapeutic way to help people deal with day to day issues.
TTTAF typically host fishing clinics during the school holidays at Frankston Pier and Patterson Lakes. Find out more on the That’s The Thing About Fishing Facebook Page.
FAMILY FISHING LAKES
For a family-friendly day out, you cannot go wrong with taking your family to a family fishing lake. These lakes are located throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. When stocking the lakes prior to the school holidays, the Victorian Fisheries Authority stock ready-to-catch rainbow trout as they typically respond to a variety of baits and lures making it easy to reel in a fish. The lakes bode good access making them a great option for families looking to wet a line.
For more information on family fishing lakes, including where they are and what’s been stocked, visit school holiday trout stocking. The Victorian Fisheries Authority have also developed a handy Family Fishing Guide with further tips and tricks for fishing in Family Fishing Lakes.
VRFISH CODE OF CONDUCT
VRFish have also developed a Code of Conduct for recreational boat, shore, river, stream and jetty fishers in Victoria.
We have a responsibility to look after our fisheries resources for the benefit of the environment and future generations of fishers and show respect for other users of the aquatic environment. We love fishing and encourage all fishers to adopt the below guidelines.
LET’S MAKE FISHING BETTER
As the peak body for recreational fishing, we’re here to represent the interests of Victorian recfishers. Whether it’s fish habitat, water security and quality, fishing access and infrastructure or best practice, we aim to work in partnership to make sure Victoria’s fishing experiences continue to improve, be sustainable and more enjoyable for all generations of Victorians.
If you have any ideas on how we can make your fishing even better, get in contact with us! Let us know how your fishing is going, what the fishing is like at your favourite waterway, any stocking you’d like to see, and any other suggestions that can make your fishing better. You can send us an email via [email protected]
When you are sharing your photos online, don’t forget to tag us in your photos on Instagram! Use #VRFish so we can see your photos – we just love to see where the fish are biting.