Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day

This year’s event has been held. We look forward to seeing you next time! For a list of upcoming events, go here.

Join us for our annual Snobs Creek Hatchery Open Day!

This is a great opportunity for the public to tour the facility, ask questions of expert staff, feed trout and check out our new conservation hatchery, as well as see how our Macquarie perch recovery centre is taking shape.

Date: Sunday 4 May 2025

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: 455 Goulburn Valley Highway, Eildon 3713

This event is your exclusive opportunity to tour our hatchery, which is usually closed to the public, at your own pace.

There'll also be dedicated experts on hand to guide you through this special place while answering all your questions about the growing and stocking of trout and native fish species all across Victoria.

There will be fun and exciting activities for the whole family, including:

• Self-guided tours of the Snobs Creek hatchery
• Trout cooking and filleting demonstrations
• Kids educational activities
• View our new conservation hatchery and planned Macquarie perch captive breeding centre
• Casting clinics
• Experts on hand to answer your fishy questions
• Hear from staff from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action on the work being done to protect threatened native fish
• Stocking truck display
• Aquaculture hub
• Take a selfie with the big fish sculpture at the front of the hatchery
• Coffee van and sausage sizzle onsite to purchase refreshments