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Wonthaggi Angling Club has its own clubroom which is situated at the main recreation oval, off korumburra road, near the main grandstand.
365 DAY COMPETITION
Selected fish can be entered at a cost of $2. Fish must be left whole . Proper Signed authentication must be presented within a month of catching. Fish can be weighed in at Allan Bentick's Residence.
MONTHLY COMPETITION
These are held on the third Sunday of each month. You are able to fish any open Victorian waters provided the fish is of size and is weighed in between 5pm and 6pm on the day of competition. If you have not caught a fish still come along and have a yarn and enjoy the club-rooms. Visitors are most welcome and must sign the visitor book.
THREE RIVERS COMPETITION
Held on the Saturday following the May monthly competition. Bream is the fish for this competition
There is a minimal entry fee which includes a barbeque at the weigh in. Rules and Regulations are given out upon entry. Rivers that are able to be fished for this competition are: Tambo, Nicholson and Mitchell.
Weigh-in is between 5pm and 6pm at the Lealow Caravan Park Johnsonville
TAMBO RIVER COMPETITION
Held on the Saturday following the October Monthly competition. Only the Tambo River can be fished.
Other information is the same as the Three Rivers Competition.
MEMBERSHIP CARD
This is given out on payment of fees. It has the bearers name,number and information regarding weigh-in times, competition days and 'fish of the month.'
FEES FOR 2019-2020 ARE AS FOLLOWS
INDIVIDUAL SENIOR $20.00
FAMILY $40.00
UNDER 16'S JUNIOR $15.00
FISH OF THE MONTH
Fish of the month earns double points at weigh-in.
Other species weighed in that month earn regular points.
WEIGH IN
These are held at the clubrooms between 5pm and 6pm on the day of competition.
All fish must be weighed in scaled, gilled and gutted
RAFFLES
A raffle, with several prizes is conducted at each weigh-in.
Also a secret weight is drawn.
SNACKS
Finger foods /snacks are available on competition days.
COMMITTEE
Committee meetings are held on the Monday evening following each monthly competition.
PRESIDENT: Stephen Howell
VICE PRESIDENT: Luke Bowler
SECRETARY: Joanne Rhodes
TREASURER: Brett Sharples
COMMITTEE:
George Scott, Luke Bowler , Joanne Rhodes , Debbie Sharples, Sean Thompson, Kelvin Temme, Brett Sharples, Tracy Allan, Stephen Howell
MEMBERSHIP:
WEIGH MASTER: Sean Thompson, Kelvin Temme
ALL FISH FOR ALL COMPETITIONS TO BE WEIGHED IN MUST BE SCALED AND GUTTED
MERCHANDISE
Various items for purchase are available at the club rooms.