Upcoming Events, Trips and Offers

With lock-down 2.0 scheduled to end in time for the opening of the new trout season, we have a heap of workshops, trips and drift boat trips on offer this spring.
  • Drift Boat Fly Fishing on the Goulburn River is a great early season / springtime option. It starts off with streamers, small nymphs and a few midges. As October rolls on we have lots of caddis and mayfly, with flying ants also appearing by mid-month and larger bugs by November. Spoil yourself and go solo or bring a mate and split the cost. 1-2 anglers per boat. Multiple boats available to cater to groups of up to eight.

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  • NEW SEASON REFRESHER DAYS – Make the most of your precious time out of lock-down with this very full day of casting and fishing fine-tuning. Discounted price is valid for all of September 2020.

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  • New Zealand Trips – JAN – FEB – MAR 2021 – this is one of our most popular trips to the word’s best fly fishing destination. A week of dry fly fishing to sighted brown and rainbow trout staying on the banks of one of NZ’s best rivers. Bring a friend and receive a special booking bonus.

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  • Beginners Workshops will be running most weekends from now until Christmas. At just $390 per person for the two full days of instruction, and including use of all gear and lunch both days, this is an outstanding way to get into the sport of fly fishing with participants capable of fishing independently by the end of the weekend.

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AUTUMN TRIPS AND EVENTS
Autumn is here early this year, with a significant change in the weather arriving a full fortnight sooner than usual. This will kick-start the fishing in the smaller streams of the district, and will also result in a return of the evening rise / evening drift fishing on the Goulburn River.

Read on to learn more about our upcoming events and trips for Autumn 2020.

  • Beginners Workshops will be running most weekends from now until early June. At just $390 per person for the two full days of instruction, and including use of all gear and lunch both days, this is an outstanding way to get into the sport of fly fishing with participants capable of fishing independently by the end of the weekend.
  • New Zealand Trips – APRIL – this is one of our most popular trips to the word’s best fly fishing destination. Take advantage of the cheap flights currently on offer and jump across to fish the uncrowded rivers of the South Island. Shoulder-season rates apply to April dates and put you on the ground in NZ at a huge discount from our high-summer dates. Bring a friend and receive a special booking bonus.
  • Drift Boat Fly Fishing on the Goulburn River is very popular at this time of the season. Lower water levels, mild air temperatures, and a return of the mayfly hatches make this a great time to go for a drift. Multiple boats available to cater to groups of 4-6 anglers.
  • A North East Victoria Trip is currently being planned. Please check this space soon or sign up to our mailing list to stay up to date with all of our offerings, as well as have the chance to win a fly pack or a free drift boat trip on the Goulburn River.
  • More to come on Saturday 14th March including streamcraft courses for those who’ve already completed our beginner workshop, a free day of casting and mini-workshops, some shorter Montana trips and NZ 2021 booking details.

Thanks, hope this finds you well, and see you soon.
Anthony and the GVFFC Team.

CALLING ALL AUSSIE FLY FISHERS
This is a quick note to all Australian fly fishers presently suffering through a severe case of heat induced ‘Fly Fishing Withdrawal Syndrome’.

Despair not friends, the Goulburn River in central Victoria is unaffected by bushfires and we have an abundance of cold – clear water courtesy of Lake Eildon (7x the water capacity of Lake Eildon), as well as some of the best dry fly fishing in Australia.

Situated near the small town of Alexandra (two hours north of Melbourne), the Goulburn River is fishing well, and will continue to offer the some of the best fly fishing for trout on the mainland throughout the coming months.


We are putting together special programs for all interstate based fly fishers, from now until midnight on Monday 8th June, 2020. We can arrange everything including your accommodation, guided fishing, even complimentary airport pick ups and drop offs for anglers doing a minimum of three days of guided fishing. We can even supply all necessary gear including top of the range rods and reels, allowing you to just hop a flight with a carry-on bag and travel lightly.

Some of the trips on offer include:

Please phone us on 03 5773 2513 to learn more about our trips, programs and special offers. We are available from 8am – 10pm daily, and we can put together something specifically suited to you and/or your group.

NEW ZEALAND AND MONTANA IN 2020
When: JULY 2020.

  • TRIP 1: TUE 7th – SAT 18th
  • TRIP 2: SUN 19th  – THU 30th.

Where: Idaho and Montana, U.S.A.

Price: $6,995 U.S.D. for the standard trip. $6,495 U.S.D for self-drive option.
Our Idaho and Montana trip is one of the highlights of our year.

Set to run in the middle of the Australian winter, there is nothing better than escaping the gloom and cold of home with a fly fishing trip to chase trout on dry flies in the Rocky Mountains.

This trip takes two weeks to complete, and includes nine full days of guided fishing in three different regions. Nearly all of the fishing is with dry flies, as the trip falls at a peak time for both hatches and falls of terrestrials, but there is an opportunity to do some amazing streamer fishing as well.

Once you arrive in Montana we take care of all the driving, teeing up of guides and accommodation, as well as making sure you get to experience some of the most memorable fishing possible.

The number of spots on this trip is strictly limited but are open to all fly fishers regardless of age – experience – fitness level. Further to that we are here to help those needing some polish to adequately prepare for the trip via our free orientation weekends (see details below). We will also be on hand to assist with any and all of your needs while in the USA.

This trip will be lead by Antony, Bo and Lachie. Please phone us 24/7 on 03 5773 2513 to discuss the trips in greater detail.

This is one of those bucket list trips and we hope that you are able to join us in Montana next July for some superb dry fly fishing.

FREE – NEW ZEALAND ORIENTATION DAY
This is a free weekend for both our booked clients and for those considering a future New Zealand – Montana or Patagonia trip with us. Come along and brush up your skills with sessions on casting, streamcraft, gear set-up and drift boat fishing; meet other trip-participants as well.

Click the link below to learn more and/or to submit an expression of interest.

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TWO DAY FLY FISHING WORKSHOPS
Our fly-fishing workshops are simply the best in the business. Just $390 for two full days of instruction by some of the best guides in Australia, including lunch both days and use of all gear.

Deals for larger group bookings. On-going support and services to ensure your rapid and uninterrupted development as a fly-fisher.

Still not sure if this is just self-serving marketing B.S.? Please read our reviews on TripAdvisor located here  

Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing has been teaching fly fishing for over twenty five years and we consider it a real honor to be able to introduce people to the wonderful world of fly fishing for trout.

Click here to learn more.

TRIP – GUIDE’S ROAD TRIP – 2 DAY – 2/3 NIGHT

When: Anytime.

Where: We pick you up from a location in Melbourne and take you to wherever is fishing best at the time.

Price: $990 per person based on twin-share for the standard two day – two night trip.
We are running our Guide’s Road Trips on arrangement for the rest of this season. This trip is completely flexible and can be for as short a period as a weekend, to as long as you’d like.

We take care of the travel, gear, guiding and flies; with the meals and accommodation arranged in accordance with the needs of each group

The price per guide is $990 per day to fish anywhere in Victoria including collecting you from the airport or from a location in Melbourne, and taking care of everything for the duration of the trip. This price is for a single or a pair of anglers. So $495 p.p. per day if sharing the trip with someone.

The most popular package is the standard two day – two night trip. A typical itinerary looks like this:

  1. We collect you on a Friday afternoon from a pre-arranged location and drive you to whatever part of the state is fishing best.
  2. Arrive late that night and sleep in tents or swags by the river. Alternatively we can stay in a nearby hotel if preferred.
  3. Up early and fish all day.
  4. Check into hotel Saturday evening for showers and a meal.
  5. Up early and fish all day.
  6. Leave late afternoon/early evening and have you back home later that night or stay the night and get back mid-morning the following day.

We provide all the flies, guiding, drinking water, transport/fuel, drift boats (if required) and all camping gear other than sleeping bags. We can even provide all fishing – gear including waders.

Not included in the price is the cost of any accommodation and meals on the trip. We just grab sandwiches everyday and pay our own way at dinner. This is an easy way to ensure that each group get exactly what they want, and allows us to keep the base trip price as low as possible.

Every aspect of this package is completely flexible and we can stay in accommodation each night if preferred. We can also add extra days to the trip and cater to larger groups by adding more guides.

This trip is a great way to ensure you get the best fishing possible at any given time; an important consideration given that we already have thirty degree weather in October. A lot of the rivers across Australia will stop fishing by Christmas on account of being too low and warm. This trip is a great way to ensure that you give yourself the best chance of success in a difficult season.

Please click here to learn more about these trips
When: JULY 2020.

  • TRIP 1: TUE 7th – SAT 18th
  • TRIP 2: SUN 19th  – THU 30th.

Where: Idaho and Montana, U.S.A.

Price: $6,995 U.S.D. for the standard trip. $6,495 U.S.D for self-drive option.
Our Idaho and Montana trip is one of the season highlights for all of the guides who work here.

Set to run in the middle of the Australian winter, there is nothing better than escaping the gloom and cold of home with a fly fishing trip to chase trout on dry flies in the Rocky Mountains.

This trip takes two weeks to complete, and includes nine full days of guided fishing in three very different regions. Nearly all of the fishing is with dry flies, as the trip falls at a peak time for both hatches and falls of terrestrials, but there is an opportunity to do some amazing streamer fishing as well.

Once you arrive in Montana we take care of all the driving, teeing up of guides and accommodation, as well as making sure you get to experience some of the most memorable fishing possible.

These trips are limited to a maximum number of ten participants and are open to all fly fishers regardless of age – experience – fitness level. Further to that we are here to help those needing some polish to adequately prepare for the trip. We will also be on hand to assist with any and all of your needs while in the USA.

This trip will be lead by Antony, Bo and Lachie. Please phone us on 24/7 on 03 5773 2513 to discuss the trips in greater detail.

This is one of those bucket list trips and we hope that you are able to join us in Montana next July for some superb dry fly fishing.

TWO DAY FLY FISHING WORKSHOPS
Our fly-fishing workshops are simply the best in the business. Just $390 for two full days of instruction by some of the best guides in Australia, including lunch both days and use of all gear.

Deals for larger group bookings. On-going support and services to ensure your rapid and uninterrupted development as a fly-fisher.

Still not sure if this is just self-serving marketing B.S.? Please read our reviews on TripAdvisor located here  

Goulburn Valley Fly Fishing has been teaching fly fishing for over twenty five years and we consider it a real honor to be able to introduce people to the wonderful world of fly fishing for trout.

Click here to learn more.