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Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026

Name: Ballarat Fishing Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-05T09:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-09-05T23:59:59+10:00
Location: Windmill Dr, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350, Australia

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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

When: Saturday 5 September 2026 9:00 am
Where: Windmill Dr, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350, Australia
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