Recreational Fishing Forums 2026
The 2026 Recreational Fishing Forums were held across Victoria from July through to September.
All forums were co-hosted with local angling clubs, and held on weeknights between 7 and 9pm (except Lilydale).
Participants had the chance to hear from experts about what we’ve been doing to make your fishing even better!
The forums also offered the chance to talk face-to-face with our staff to share ideas for projects to make a real difference in your patch.
Each evening featured presentations on relevant topics to the region, followed by question time and further discussion amongst those attending.
| Location | Date and time | Host Club/Address |
|---|---|---|
Portland | Tuesday 28 July, 7-9pm | Portland Sportsfishing Club Portland Angling Club, Lee Breakwater Road, Portland |
Myrtleford | Thursday 30 July, 7-9pm | Myrtleford & District Sports Fishers Happy Valley Hotel, 4994 Great Alpine Road, Ovens |
Benalla | Tuesday 4 August, 7-9pm | Tatong Anglers Group and GVAAC Benalla Bowls Club, 25 Arundel St, Benalla |
Geelong West | Tuesday 11 August, 7-9pm | Geelong and District Anglers Club 9 Yuille St, Geelong West |
Lilydale | Thursday 13 August, 8-10pm | Yarra Valley Fly Fishers Lilydale Lake Community Room, Swansea Rd, Lilydale |
Swan Hill | Tuesday 18 August, 7-9pm | Hunter Marine, Swan Hill Swan Hill Club, 5/17 McCallum St, Swan Hill |
Mallacoota | Wednesday 19 August, 7-9pm | Mallacoota & District Angling Club 12 Greer St, Mallacoota |
Lakes Entrance | Thursday 20 August, 7-9pm | Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club 1 Bullock Island Road, Lakes Entrance |
Hopetoun | Monday 24 August, 7-9pm | Hopetoun Angling Club Hopetoun Community Hotel, 16 Austin St, Hopetoun |
Mildura | Tuesday 1 September, 7-9pm | Mildura RSL Angling Club Mildura RSL, 130 Madden Ave, Mildura |