Note competitions subject to weather conditions and can be changed at short notice.

Keep in touch with the club for update.
You must advise you are fishing in the comp.
Dates subject to change by angling committee.
Weigh in time is one hour after lines up time unless otherwise stated
If a competitor is delayed for the Weigh-in they must contact an Angling committee member prior to the declared time.
Target species is the preferred species for the competition. If that species is not caught, other species will count.
To be eligible for Club Championship:
– a member can submit their best competition scores for up to 12 championship competitions. (not for 2021)
– a competitor must have points from competitions of at least two competition categories, namely Bay, Surf, Steam & River

If you have any queries, please contact Tony, Rick, Doron or Adrian who are on the fishing committee.

Note: competition dates are subject to

Fish caught during the competition must be of legal size and legal bag. Check the following for legal sizes Fisheries in Victoria
Maximum of 3 lines can be used during the fishing.

Competitions are generally for one kind of fish but individual biggest fish of a certain species is recognised: flathead, whiting, bream and snapper awards

Points are attributed as follows:
25 points for first
22 for second
20 for third

All other anglers get 1 point less in order of finishing; provided they catch a weighable fish
All other anglers get 5 points.

Meetings are conducted at the club from 8pm sharp. The Club runs meetings for members each month, some are general meeting at which we try to arrange interesting topics and guest speakers; other meetings are more an informal/social meeting.

It is an opportunity for members to catch up with activities such as general business, fishing reports, upcoming competitions and events.
Activities are organised like Fishing 101, setting up rods and reels, by fish species, knife skills, kids fishing night.

Join TeamApp to get reminder notifications of upcoming meetings and events. Sometime unplanned meetings are also announced!!

Meetings are conducted at the club from 8pm sharp. The Club runs meetings for members each month, some are general meeting at which we try to arrange interesting topics and guest speakers; other meetings are more an informal/social meeting.

It is an opportunity for members to catch up with activities such as general business, fishing reports, upcoming competitions and events.
Activities are organised like Fishing 101, setting up rods and reels, by fish species, knife skills, kids fishing night.

Join TeamApp to get reminder notifications of upcoming meetings and events. Sometime unplanned meetings are also announced!!

Would you like to know the fish are biting, how to rig or tie knots? Then come to the club (see the “Meeting Dates” Tab). You will be able to share your experiences with fellow members.

Below is some valuable information that you can access and print

• Various Surf Fishing reports
• Surf Fishing for beginners
• Various knots
• Rex Hunt rigs

Also, checkout the “Web Links” Tab which contains a lot of useful information.

Weather/Tides

• MetEye – The best site for weather prediction including wave height and wind speed
• Bay links – The best site linking to all others
• Bureau of metherology – Latest official weather forecast
• Bureau of metherology – Tide times
• Weather radar
• Weatherzone – Victorian marine weather
• Ozwind – Graphical representation of current wind
• CSIRO Atmospheric research
• Victorian sea surface temperatures

Fishing news, reports, blogs, tips, reviews, etc

• Fishnet
• Mr Fisho
• Marine News
• FishInfo
• AusFish
• Sport Fishing Australia
• Average Angler

How to fish – Useful sites

• Fishing Regulations
• Trout fishing
• Saltwater fly fishing
• Fly fishing tips
• Bream fishing

Also see the Fishing Tips tab

Webcams – check out the current conditions before going out

• Webcams located at cost guard clubs
• Point Lonsdale – 4 cameras situated at the heads of the bay
• Webcam at the Patterson river entrance
• Webcam in Beaumaris BMYS
• Webcam at the Elwood Sailing Club

Refer to our Facebook page or TeamApp for all news. These are only available to members

Yes, we would love for you to join the Elwood Angling Club!

The cost of membership for 2019/2020 is:

• $125 Single
• $135 Family
• $35 Country
• Locker $15

How to Join

We have a fortnightly, Thursday night, meeting which commences at 8pm. Come down and enjoy the atmosphere and find out more about becoming a member.

Applicants are expected to attend at least two meetings at which time their application will be considered by the Committee and they will be advised if their membership is approved. Once approved, you will be asked to pay the applicable fees.

The dates of upcoming meetings are listed in the “Meeting Dates” tab.

For more information, please email the Honorary Secretary: [email protected]

Expectations of the club/member

We expect our members to have a genuine interest in Angling and to contribute to the club in whatever way they can. Members are encouraged to attend fortnightly meetings, participate in competitions, suggest improvements for the club and ideas for guest speakers and activities, share their fishing reports or fishing news, assist with community events, working bees and enjoying social activities from time to time.

Your conduct is a reflection of our club.

For more information about the club or how to join, please email the Honorary Secretary: [email protected]
The club is situated on the Elwood foreshore next to the sailing club
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Established in 1901, the historic Elwood Angling Club moved from Prahran in 1939 and was rebuilt in 1957 after a fire.

The club is focused on the sport of Angling, is proud of its history and its continued contribution to community groups and its members

Our Values

The Elwood Angling Club strives to:

• Encourage and support Angling
• Add value to the community
• Promote and encourage memberships from a variety of backgrounds.

We welcome new members!

These images have been scanned from our historical photo album.  Please click on each image to see a full screen pop up.