About the Club
Wonthaggi Angling Club is a community of passionate anglers based in the heart of the Bass Coast region. Whether you're a weekend warrior chasing flathead or a seasoned pro targeting snapper, there's a place for you here.
We run regular competitions, social events, and provide a welcoming clubroom for members to gather, share stories, and enjoy great company.
Clubrooms
Location
McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi (near the main grandstand at the recreation reserve).
Facilities
Licensed premises with all refreshments available at reasonable prices. EFTPOS available. Finger foods and snacks available on competition days.
Competitions
Monthly Competition
Held on the third Sunday of each month. Fish can be entered from any open Victorian waters. Entry between 5pm and 6pm on competition day.
365 Competition
Selected fish entered at a cost of $2. Entry must be presented within a month of catching. Fish can be weighed at Wonthaggi or contact 0468 349 668, or at the club on comp days.
Three Rivers Competition
Held on the Saturday following the May monthly competition. Selected fish with a barbecue at weigh-in. Minimal entry fee. Rivers: Tambo, Nicholson, and Mitchell. Visitors most welcome.
Tambo River Competition
Held on the Saturday following the October monthly competition. Only the Tambo River can be fished. Includes a barbecue at weigh-in. Minimal entry fee. Visitors most welcome.
How It Works
Weigh-In
- • Held at the clubrooms between 5pm and 6pm on competition day
- • All fish must be weighed in scaled and gutted
- • Points are calculated per 10 grams of fish weight
Double Points
Each monthly competition features a selected species that earns double points at weigh-in. All other species earn regular points. Check the latest news for each month's double-point species.
Membership Card
Your membership card shows your name, member number, weigh-in times, competition days, and monthly access. It also allows you to take advantage of the double point opportunity.
Raffles & Snacks
Raffles are conducted at each weigh-in with several prizes up for grabs. Finger foods and snacks are available on competition days.
Life Members
Recognising those who have given outstanding service to the club.
P. Barry
D. Beech *
A. Bentick
E. Bentick *
K. Bentick *
L. Bentick
P. Clarke
C. Haines *
R. Haines
R. Hamilton *
S. Howell
I. Kent
S. McCauley
A. McFayden *
S. McFayden
G. Scott
B. Sharples
D. Sharples
H. Williams *
H. Fraser *
* Deceased