• Lake Colac ‘Catch a Carp’ Festival (Victorian Fisheries Authority)

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority's popular and FREE Colac 'Catch a Carp' Festival is coming BACK to Lake Colac on Sunday 13 September! When:  Sunday 13 September 2026 Time:  10am - 3pm Where: Lake Colac Foreshore, Colac Find out more: Lake Colac 'Catch a Carp' Festival (Victorian Fisheries Authority)

    Free
  • Seymour Fishing Festival (Victorian Fisheries Authority)

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority and Mitchell Shire Council are hosting the Seymour Fishing Festival! When: Saturday 19 September Time:  9am-3pm Where: Goulburn Park, Seymour  Find out more: Seymour Fishing Festival

    Free
  • Hooked on Docklands (Victorian Fisheries Authority)

    The Victorian Fisheries Authority in partnership with the Docklands Chamber of Commerce bringing the 'Hooked On' festival to Docklands. Location: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Date: Sunday 20 September Time: 10am-3pm Find out more: Hooked on Docklands

    Free
  • Murray Codference (Victorian Fisheries Authority)

    In 2026, the Victorian Fisheries Authority's Codference returns for its ninth year. It's set to be held in Wangaratta on Saturday 3 October. When: Saturday, 3 October 2026 Where: Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre, 33-37 Ford St, Wangaratta VIC 3677 Time: 8:55am - 4:30pm Cost: Free. With lunch, tea and coffee and refreshments provided Tickets: Bookings essential. […]

    Free
  • Hooked on Bellarine (Victorian Fisheries Authority)

    A family-friendly event that showcases the Bellarine Peninsula as a seafood and fishing mecca, Hooked on Bellarine is hosted in Portarlington. When: Sunday 4 October, 2026 Time: 9am-2pm Where: Portarlington Safe Harbour foreshore Cost: Free!

    Free
  • 2026 Melbourne Boat Show (BIAV)

    Docklands New Quay Promenade & Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Victoria, Australia

    The Boating Industry Association of Victoria's Melbourne Boat Show is back at Docklands this October! The Melbourne Boat Show, Victoria's premier boating event, is on this October on the waterfront at Docklands. Explore the world of boats, boating and the boating lifestyle! Fishing, cruising, ski, wake, jetskis, pontoon, sailing boats and more... There's something for […]

  • Gone Fishing Day

    We'll be celebrating Gone Fishing Day on 18 October 2026! National Gone Fishing Day is our symbolic day for recreational fishers to celebrate our favourite pastime, fishing. Held in October by the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, Gone Fishing Day is all about celebrating the joys of fishing and the numerous benefits it brings. It’s also a chance […]