Get ready to cast a line and join thousands of Aussies celebrating Gone Fishing Day 2025 on Sunday, 19 October!
Gone Fishing Day is all about sharing our love of fishing and the many benefits it brings — from time spent outdoors to the connections we build with family, friends, and our local communities. It’s also a day to appreciate Australia’s stunning natural environments and the role recreational fishing plays in connecting us to them.
Theme for 2025:
The 2025 theme will be released shortly…
Find an Event Near You
Across the country, fishing clubs, groups and volunteers are hosting events to celebrate Gone Fishing Day — from local community competitions to kids’ clinics and environmental activities. Keep an eye out for a full list of events closer to the date, by state, on the OzFish website: ozfish.org.au/gone-fishing-day.
How to Get Involved
Grab your fishing gear, rally your family or friends, and make plans to spend Sunday, 19 October 2025 outdoors. Whether you’re casting a line for the first time or a seasoned angler, it’s a great chance to discover new fishing spots, meet other anglers, and celebrate the joy of recreational fishing.
Gone Fishing Day is an initiative of the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), the national voice for Australia’s recreational fishing community. These events are proudly supported by BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.