Hooked On Lakes Seafood and Fishing Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

Get ready for Hooked on Lakes Seafood and Fishing Festival 2026.
Seafood
HOL 2024
Off The Wharf
Pinky the Snapper
Pierce Brothers
Fishing enthusiasts and seafood lovers can enjoy their Labour Day long weekend in style with plenty of seafood and live music, including an epic headline act from high-energy folk and blues duo, Pierce Brothers.

The free, family-friendly event includes fishing clinics, expert fishing talks, fishing gear swap meet, cooking and filleting demonstrations, LEFCOL tours, Battle of the Bands and Buskers, food trucks, bar service, live music, kids activities and more.

Off the Wharf is also hosting a ticketed Seafood Extravaganza evening on Saturday to kick off the festival - showcasing the best seafood from the region alongside live music in their stunning restaurant space.

Check out the event website for more information, to book your place in the free kids fishing clinics or LEFCOL tours and purchase your ticket to the Off The Wharf Seafood Extravaganza.

Information

Website

vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/events/hooked-on-lakes-entrance

Address

Lakes Entrance Rotunda, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, 3909

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