Lake Colac Catch a Carp Festival
Fishers and families looking for a day in the great outdoors these school holidays can get along to the FREE Catch a Carp Festival at Lake Colac on Sunday 13 April.
Based at the Lake Colac foreshore, the event will include a 'Catch a Carp' competition, free kids fishing clinics, and cooking demonstrations featuring carp in a range of delicious recipes.
Throughout this fun-filled event, festival-goers will learn a few facts about carp and their detrimental impact on waterway health.
Details
When: Sunday 13 April 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Lake Colac Foreshore, Colac
Activities
- Kids fishing clinics for beginners, with rods and bait provided, guided by volunteers from Fishcare. To book a session, go here.
- 'Catch a Carp' competition for juniors with prizes and giveaways
- Cooking demonstrations to showcase recipes you can try with your next carp catch
- Carp biology sessions from VFA scientist Dr Corey Green
- Women in Recreational Fishing and Boating Network leaders offering fishing tips and advice
- Commercial carp fishing demonstrations catching carp in Lake Colac
- Lions Club Colac offering train rides for families and a sausage sizzle
- Market stalls showcasing local arts and crafts, and a coffee van on site
- Live broadcast by local radio station 106.3 MIXX FM
