Learn to Fish – The Seal Safe Way! (Free Fishing Clinic at Cowes Jetty)

🎣 Fishcare’s FREE ‘Seal Safe Fishing Clinic’ – Learn to Fish Responsibly Around Seals!
Join Fishcare Victoria for a hands-on fishing clinic focused on seal awareness, sustainability, and responsible angling. Whether you’re new to fishing or a regular on the jetty, you’ll learn how to enjoy fishing safely alongside our local seals — protecting both marine life and our environment.

NOTE: Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

🌟 What You’ll Enjoy:

• A 1.5hr fishing experience that covers Victorian fishing rules and regulations
• Guidance on sustainable fishing techniques
• Opportunities to catch a fish with all equipment provided, including rods, tackle, and bait
• All covered under a group fishing licence - it’s FREE!

Please Note:

Bookings are essential. These popular sessions have limited spots, so book early to secure your place.

If you’re unable to attend, kindly cancel through Eventbrite to free up a spot for someone else.

Weather, safety and Cancellations: Sessions may need to be cancelled due to predicted adverse weather, unsafe or unsuitable conditions, or unforeseen circumstances. Any cancellations will be communicated via email and SMS at any time leading up to the scheduled session.

To ensure you receive timely updates, please include your mobile number when registering, as SMS is the most direct and reliable method of communication.

Location & Accessibility:

• Paid parking is available nearby.
• Accessible public toilets are within close distance of the fishing area.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, and meet other fishing enthusiasts! 🎣

Privacy:

Fishcare collects your personal information in order to register you for our Fishing Clinic sessions. We may contact you regarding these sessions, for updates and/or cancellations, and for reporting purposes. We may add your email address to our mailing lists, from which you can unsubscribe at any time. Your personal information may be used to distribute content following an event, to collect feedback, or to contact you about future events - a failure to provide all necessary information on this registration form may result in not being able to register. Please advise if you do not wish your image to be shared in the public domain. We will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except where required to do so by law. You may contact us to request access to your shared personal information via email at aW5mbyB8IGZpc2hjYXJldmljdG9yaWEgISBvcmcgISBhdQ==. You can also view our Privacy Statement and find further information at www.fishcare.org.au