Anyone going along to Eildon or Ballarat?
Eildon Fishing Festival event schedule VFA link
When: Saturday, 2 September, 2017
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Eildon Community Centre
Cost: Free
Trade expo – check out what's new in fishing gear with exhibitors from all aspects of the tackle industry.
Release trout into the Eildon pondage (all day) – take part in stocking the Eildon Pondage with some of 1,000 rainbow trout scheduled to be released on the day.
Snobs Creek hatchery tours – a unique opportunity to tour the site where over one million fish are produced annually. Tours depart from the Eildon Community Centre every hour from 10.30 am.
Guided Fishing on Eildon Pondage – fish for trout with expert guidance. Bait and tackle provided. Register at the Eildon Community Centre.
Tuition and advice – talk with experts about the basics of fishing for trout, redfin and native species.
Fishing workshops – sharpen your lure and fly casting skills or learn the right knot for the right situation. All equipment supplied.
Cooking demonstrations – cook fish like an expert after getting some handy hints from a renowned local chef.
Prize draws – to be drawn regularly throughout the day.
Fun stuff for kids – jumping castle, face painting, balloon tying and more.
Afternoon entertainment – at the Rotunda. There will be live music and a Car Boot Sale from 4pm-7pm.
Car boot sale - swap, trade or buy fishing gear from others who share the passion. 3 - 7pm, near Rotundra. If you want a free stall, email belinda.lorensini@vfa.vic.gov.au before 18 August to reserve a spot. Download the flyer. [PDF File - 1.5 MB]
Fireworks – at the Eildon Pondage at 7pm.
Note: the trout fishing season in Victorian rivers opens at midnight on Friday 1 September, 2017
Ballarat Fishing Festival event schedule VFA link
When: Saturday 2 September, 2017Good Crowd
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Lake Wendouree, opposite Loreto College
Cost:Free
Release trout into Lake Wendouree – take part in stocking live trout on the day.
Ballarat Fish Acclimatisation Society hatchery tours – a unique opportunity to tour the site. Tours throughout the day.
Fishing tuition for kids – fish for trout with expert guidance. Bait and tackle provided.
Talk with experts – about the basics of fishing for trout and redfin.
Cooking demonstrations – cook fish like an expert after getting some handy hints.
Prize draws – to be drawn regularly throughout the day.
Fun stuff for kids – jumping castle, face painting and photo booth.
Note: The trout fishing season in Victorian rivers opens at midnight on Friday 1 September, 2017.
All lakes, including Wendouree, are open year-round.
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