Private Streamcraft Lessons

Overview

Available everyday!

Embark on your journey to master the art of river fishing with our Streamcraft lessons. These sessions equip you with crucial skills to consistently locate and catch trout in any river. Whether you’re unsure about choosing the right fly, how to find fish, or you simply aren’t seeing the success you expect, our Streamcraft lessons are your gateway to improvement.

Why Choose Our Streamcraft Lessons?

An essential progression for anyone looking to refine their river fishing techniques.
Perfect for anglers who want to move beyond basic skills and start catching more fish.

Designed to teach you how to read water, understand fish behaviour, and make smarter fishing decisions.

Expert Instruction Every Day

Our team, passionate about river fishing, brings decades of experience from diverse environments such as the Goulburn Valley, the Snowy Mountains, New Zealand’s South Island, and Montana. With instructors ranging from a veteran in his eighties with over 70 years on local rivers, to our younger guides who have each dedicated more than a decade to teaching fly fishing, we offer unmatched expertise and personalised attention.

Streamcraft Lessons: What to Expect

Customised to your needs and the current conditions, a full-day Streamcraft session might include:

Gear selection and setup.
Reading the water
Stealth tactics for approaching trout.
Effective fly selection and fishing methods.
Practical casting techniques for achieving drag-free drifts.
Ethical interactions with fish, streams, landowners, and other anglers

Our Premier Location

Located just two hours from Melbourne, in Alexandra/Thornton, we are ideally situated near Victoria’s top fishing rivers—the Goulburn and Rubicon—providing excellent real-world classrooms for our lessons.

Flexible Availability and Booking

Our streamcraft services are available every day of the season, and can be booked by the hour, half day or full day, according to your convenience.

Pricing

Total Price	No. of Anglers
$590 – 4-5 hours.	Up to 2
$790 – 8 hours.	Up to 2
Deposit – Just $100 reserves your spot with the balance due on the day.

Please note that our listed prices are for the entire service, not per person. For example, if you book a half-day guided trip at $590, the price is the same whether you’re one or two people. So if you booked with a mate, you could split the cost and pay just $295 each.

Our guided trips include gear (if required), all flies, drinking water, and coolers for your lunch.

Booking and Cancellation Policy

A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 14 days (2 weeks) before your scheduled trip. If you make a booking within 14 days of your fishing date, full payment is required upfront.

Cancellation Policy:

More than 14 days out: Your deposit is non-refundable, but it can be transferred to another available date if we can rebook your original spot.
Within 14 days of your trip: The full trip fee is non-refundable. However, if we are able to rebook your spot, your payment will be fully transferable to another date.
No-shows or day-of cancellations: The full trip fee is charged and not transferable.

Other Notes:

Trips proceed in all weather except unsafe conditions (lightning, extreme flows). Rain or wind in the forecast is not grounds for cancellation.
If fewer guests attend than booked, you are still responsible for the full reserved amount.
By booking, you agree to these terms.

Ready to book?

To learn more or book a streamcraft session, call or text us right now, or use the link below. We are available from 8am – 10pm every day of the week. With our guidance, you’ll be on the fast track to streamcraft proficiency, catching fish and making the most of your precious time on the river.

Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing Centre
📞 03 5773 2513 | 📱 0418 995 611

By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge and agree to our Cancellation Policy. Please ensure you have reviewed and understood this policy prior to finalising your reservation.

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Peter Thackray

01:32 10 Nov 18

Drift boating down the Goulburn is a great experience. I will do it again and I suggest you do it also.

Malcolm French

11:11 08 Nov 18

I have been fly fishing for trout in the south Island of New Zealand for a few years now with the GVFFC boys. These are true professionals and totally committed to ensure that all anglers get the most out of the weeks fishing trip. All l have to do is get to queenstown. All transport, accommodation, food, guiding and flies are provided. I am booked for a week in 2019 and cannot wait. If you are looking for a great weeks fly fishing pristine new zealand rivers and stalking large trout these are the blokes to contact. Mal F

andrew mcdonald

06:09 08 Nov 18

The GVFFC team work tirelessly to give you an awesome fishing experience. They are super-expert and great guys too! Can’t wait for the next driftboat trip....

Tim Hutchins

12:07 07 Nov 18

Absolutely great experience doing the one day learn to fly fish course. Anthony taught us to cast in the morning, salvaged lunch when I messed things up, and got us both to catch fish on dry flies on our first time fly fishing. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn to fly fish. The instructor knew the river like the back of his hand, had access to all the properties and seemed to know the fish on a first name basis. Thanks for the great day on the river. I hope to come back and learn more after Christmas. PS- Seeing platypus in the wild was a real bonus 👍

notsofatmike1

09:10 12 Sep 18

Been a regular client with Ant and the crew for years now. There really isn't much they don't know about fly fishing. They go out of their way above and beyond every time to make sure each drift is rewarding and unique. Hopefully I will be regular for years to come. Thanks.

Stewart Pritchard

23:40 28 Mar 18

Great service and hard working team to get good results for there client's

ben king

23:19 28 Feb 18

drift fishing on the G with antony is one of the finest fishing experiences i've had. antony will not only put you onto fish but improve your fish craft and insect knowledge in one session. you will be a better fisherman/woman after this tranquil, informative and exhilerating experience. antony and his team care deeply about the river and are not looking to exploit it's fishing - rather to preserve it. i wish i could say the same about all guiding operations. thanks again antony - looking forward to the next one.

Derek Thurgood

12:21 26 Feb 18

Spent an evening in a drift boat on the Goulburn. My first time drifting.....absolutely fantastic, a great way to see the river😀 Great company (thanks Anthony!) and 2 nice fish to hand.

Glenn Craig

22:01 12 Jan 18

Great advice and flies for the local area. Drift boats fantastic.

Timothy Nash

00:13 07 Nov 17

The guys at GVFFC are simply the best when it comes to fly fishing and guiding the Goulburn, Rubicon, Steavenson and other rivers in the area - nobody else comes close. I was lucky enough to have a day of guiding on the Goulburn recently, and their knowledge of the river is nothing short of incredible. I consider myself a fairly experienced fly fisher, but the level of advice and expertise they were able to offer was really eye opening. Everything from reading the water, to new tactics, to local knowledge of trout behaviour and which flies work best in which conditions - it's amazing just how much they can improve your fishing. To top it all off, they're great guys with a real passion for sustainable fishing. Do yourself a favour and book an experience with them - you won't regret it.

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