Save the Date for Gone Fishing Day 2026!
Join us on Sunday 18th October 2026.
Each year, Gone Fishing Day rallies around a theme that brings focus to events across the country.
The theme for 2026 is to be announced…
Celebrate fishing with us by connecting families, clubs, and community groups all united by a shared love for their local waterways.
Good for the Body and Mind
National survey results indicate that fishing has a positive impact on certain aspects of our lives that are important to our wellbeing. It can help reduce stress and anxiety while promoting a sense of mindfulness and balance, meaning that fishers have on average higher levels of wellbeing. The three pathways that are supporting recreational fishers wellbeing are social connection, relaxation and restoration, and connections to nature.
For Gone Fishing Day next year, we hope that Australians will take the opportunity to come together and celebrate our shared love of fishing and recognise the many benefits of this timeless tradition that enriches our lives.
