Come along to free Summer by The Sea fishing fun

05 January 2016

Do you love summer? Do you love fishing? Then you can't go wrong this summer by taking part in the large number of free activities as part of the Summer By The Sea (SBTS) program.

Fisheries Victoria Executive Director Travis Dowling said these activities are part of Target One Million commitments to improve access and grow participation in fishing in Victoria to one million by 2020. 

"2016 is the 20th anniversary of the program and it now offers over 250 free events right across Victoria.

"Fisheries Victoria is particularly inviting our junior anglers to come and try their luck at one of our sustainable fishing sessions in January."

Mr Dowling said the one hour 'come and try' fishing clinics are an interactive and fun way for kids to learn fishing techniques, rules and water safety.

He said bait is supplied by Fisheries Victoria as well as fishing rods. However, if you have your own rod and tackle bring them along.

Gippsland

  • Loch Sport Marina – Basin Blvd Loch Sport
    6th January 2016 (10:00am –1 1.00am)  
  • Lake Tyers Beach – Near Water Wheel Tavern, Lake Tyers Rd
    13th January 2016 (10:00am – 11:00am)  
  • Paynesville – Foreshore along Sunset Drive
    20th January 2016 (10.00am – 11.00am)  

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please call Mick Douthat on 0409 441 745.  

Barwon South West region

  • Warrnambool – Hopkins River (near the ski club)
    14 January – 9:30-10:30am
    20 January – 12:30-1:30pm  
  • Mortlake – Tee Tree Lake
    14 January – 9:30-10:30am 
  • Port Fairy – Martins Point
    14 January – 2-3pm
    20 January – 2:30-3:30pm 
  • Peterborough – Curdies River mouth
    20 January – 10-11am 

PLEASE NOTE: All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

For more information visit – www.vic.gov.au/targetonemillion