Hooked on Lakes Entrance 2026
The Ultimate Fishing & Seafood Celebration!
Free Family Fishing Festival
Across the Road from Beachcomber Holiday Units
Sunday 8 March 2026 | ⏰ 11am – 8pm
Free Entry | All Ages Welcome
One self-contained unit still available – Book Direct!
Celebrate seafood, sustainability and lakeside fun at Hooked on Lakes, East Gippsland’s signature Labour Day long weekend event! Set on the beautiful Lakes Entrance foreshore directly opposite Beachcomber Holiday Units, it’s the perfect day out for families, foodies and fishing fans.
What’s On:
Live Music all day, headlined by crowd-favourites The Pierce Brothers
Free Kids Fishing Clinics with Fishcare (registration essential)
Catch & Cook demos with top seafood chefs
LEFCOL Co-op Tours: shuttle buses, filleting demos, seafood tastings & more
Aquaculture Hub: discover Victorian-grown seafood
Fishing & Outdoor Swap Meet: donate, trade or pick up pre-loved gear
Kids Zone: crafts, storytime, and marine science fun
Women in Fishing tips & stories
Boating Upgrades showcase by Better Boating Victoria
Local Markets & Community Stalls
Picnic zones and foreshore firepits
🦐 Seafood Extravaganza – Saturday 7 March
Make a weekend of it! Book tickets to the seafood dinner at Off the Wharf Café (LEFCOL) on Saturday night — $75pp. A must for food lovers!
🎫 Kids clinics registration + more info: vfa.vic.gov.au/hookedonlakes
📢 This event is proudly supported by East Gippsland Shire Council and the Victorian Fisheries Authority.