# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the opening of river trout season on Saturday 5 September 2026 by attending the annual Ballarat Fishing Festival! 

Now in it's 11th year, this family-friendly event on the banks of Lake Wendouree has so much to offer.

𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝟵𝗮𝗺 - 𝟮𝗽𝗺):

🐟 Help our Snobs Creek hatchery team stock Lake Wendouree with catchable-size trout.

🎣 Kids fishing clinics with bait and tackle provided, guided by Fishcare. Bookings essential! Register at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/ballaratfishfest. 

🎣 Fly fishing lessons for teenagers and adults, guided by the Ballarat Fly Fishers Club. Register at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/ballaratfishfest. 

👨‍🍳 Delicious fish cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Australia Semi-Finalist Tim Bone.

👀 Take a free tour of the Ballarat Fish Acclimatisation Society hatchery, which has been raising trout in the region for more than 150 years.

🛥️ Check out the display of freshwater fishing boats.

🪰 Get some tips in the art of fly tying from Ballarat Fly Fishers Club members and learn about the insect life that the flies imitate.

👮‍♀️Chat to our Fisheries Officers and leaders from the Women in Recreational Fishing & Boating network (WIRFAB).

🎨 Lure painting with VRFish

🌭 BBQ and coffee van for refreshments
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/ballarat-fishing-festival-2026/200030530535605
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, kids, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1057

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ballarat
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Windmill Dr, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350, Australia
- **lat**: -37.55117
- **long**: 143.82313
- **full address**: Windmill Dr, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350, Australia, Ballarat, Australia

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d564c3c50978fbea05ed888318e4a93af25092b80dcd4eca11b28dd848842412-rimg-w1200-h676-dcb8c8f8-gmir?v=1787197998

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Windmill Dr, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350, Australia, Ballarat, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026 is organized by Victorian Fisheries Authority.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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