Ballarat Fishing Festival 2024
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The Ballarat Fishing Festival is back and better than ever in 2024! Come join us at Lake Wendouree on Saturday 7 September. It’s a great day out for the whole family and best of all, it’s FREE.
Details
When: Saturday 7 September 2024
Where: Windmill Drive, Lake Wendouree
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Activities
- Help our Snobs Creek hatchery team stock the lake
- Kids fishing classes with bait and tackle provided, guided by Fishcare. Online bookings full.
- Fly fishing lessons for teenagers and adults, guided by the Ballarat Fly FIshers Club. Online bookings full.
- Delicious fish cooking demonstrations from Lillie Giang
- Check out the display of freshwater fishing boats
- Get some tips in the art of fly tying from Ballarat Fly Fishers Club members
- Visit the local Ballarat Trout Hatchery next to the lake
- Chat to our Fisheries Officers and leaders from the Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating network (WIRFAB)
- Prize draws and raffles
- BBQ provided by Lakeside Anglers Club and coffee available from Bean Me Up
The 2024 trout and salmonid season in rivers and streams opens Saturday 7 September. Lake Wendouree is open to trout fishing year-round.