Little Angler Kits
We want more kids to catch a new hobby - fishing - because it’s a healthy and active pastime that gets them into the great outdoors, experiencing nature with friends and family.
To make that happen, the Victorian Government is giving away 82,500 Little Angler Kits to grade 5 primary students in 2026, funded by recreational fishing licence fees. These complement 95,000 kits distributed back in 2023/24.
Each kit includes a fishing rod, reel with line, tackle box with hooks, lead-free sinkers, swivels and a lure, along with a Kids Guide to Fishing – all FREE!
Our kid-friendly web hub has lots of useful information and instructional videos with advice on how and where to use Little Angler Kits.
This second rollout of Little Angler Kits will occur through participating schools around August 2026. This is timed to occur just before the September term break, when thousands of catchable rainbow trout are stocked into local lakes across the state. The Victorian Fisheries Authority is running a tender process for the provision of these kits in late 2025.
For more information regarding the Little Angler Kit program, click the links below:
- Frequently Asked Questions for parents
- Frequently Asked Questions for schools
- Primary Schools draft newsletter text
- Parents opt-out letter
Eating your catch safely
One of the joys of fishing is bringing home fish for a meal. If you intend to eat your catch, check out these tips - food safety page .
For more information, or to talk to someone about the Little Angler Kit program, email Chris.Padovani@vfa.vic.gov.au