

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Family Fishing Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 am
- **Event Description**: FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND 

The Victorian Game Fishing Club invites you to participate in a weekend Family Fishing Competition with lots of prizes for adults and kids including a LUCKY ANGLER DRAW for all entrants.

This is great summer holiday activity for parents and the kids so get involved either on a boat, off a pier, or off the beach.

Dates; 
Any time from 17.00 hrs Friday 9th January to 15.00 hrs Sunday 11th January 2026.

ENTRIES.
Adults: $20
Juniors (11-16yrs): $10.00
Small Fry (under 11): Free

PRESENTATION DAY AND FAMILY BBQ:
18.00 Hrs 11th January at the Victorian Game Fishing Club Headquarters 186 Station St Edithvale

FISHING BOUNDARIES.
The fishing area for the tournament is anywhere within Port Phillip Bay and/or Westernport Bay (inside the heads). Fish caught outside these areas are not eligible for prizes.

ELIGIBLE SPECIES
Snapper
Whiting
Flathead
Shark (Gummy, School, Elephant, Banjo)
Salmon
Trevally
           
GENERAL RULES

Catch a fish and upload details via Track My Fish app — length &amp; timestamp verified in-app.
Keep or release — entries count either way (length-based).
All fish to be  photographed and uploaded with the daily security code written on a piece of paper and clearly visible in the same photo  and measured on any branded “Brag Mat” with the daily code word visible (Brag mat available from tackle shops or purchased from VGFC for $20 (call Brian on 0428 319 212), 
Daily codes sent by SMS and posted on our Facebook pages.
Lucky draw prizes awarded regardless of fish caught or weather.
 
CATEGORIES AND TROPHIES/MEDALS

ALL ANGLERS GO INTO THE LUCKY ANGLER DRAW
Medals and prizes will be offered in the following categories for each of the age groups (Senior, Junior, Small Fry):

Senior/Junior/Small Fry:

Longest Snapper
Second longest Snapper
Third longest Snapper
Longest Whiting
Second longest Whiting
Longest Flathead
Second longest Flathead
Longest Shark
Second longest Shark
Longest other eligible fish (Salmon, Trevally)

Prizes and trophies will be awarded at the Presentation BBQ. If not present, fishing prizes can be collected from the club on the first Wed of each month.

You must be present at the Presentation BBQ to win the Lucky Angler Prize

For further information and to register, please visit the VGFC websit at: 
https://vgfc.wildapricot.org/ 

or the Victorian Game Fishing Club Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/vicgamefc
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelsea/family-fishing-weekend/200029446589306
- **Event Categories**: kids, contests, sports, tournaments, holiday, half-term
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029446589306?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chelsea-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chelsea
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 186 Station St, Aspendale, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3196
- **lat**: -38.03369
- **long**: 145.10635
- **full address**: 186 Station St, Aspendale, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3196, 186 Station St, Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia, Chelsea

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Victorian Game Fishing Club (https://allevents.in/org/the-victorian-game-fishing-club/26134782)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 186 Station St, Aspendale, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3196, 186 Station St, Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia, Chelsea
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Victorian Game Fishing Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, contests, sports, tournaments, holiday, half-term
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Family Fishing Weekend ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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