About Us
The Longford Fishing Club is amongst the oldest standing fishing clubs in Tasmania. We have a proud tradition and diverse members from the serious fly fisherman to casual boaties to weekend river and lake shore fishers all hoping to catch that allusive sports fish. Members vary in age from toddlers to seniors and enjoy the social aspect and comradery of the club's involvement in event competitions or the many community events to which we are involved with. Whatever you are looking for in a recreational fishing club, you are sure to find it with the Longford Fishing Club. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Green Shed in the Longford Show Grounds at 7:30pm. All welcome to come along and be part of a great local club
History of the Longford Fishing Club
Longford Fishing Club was founded in 1895 and has more than 150 members. It is a community-focused club that gives kids and families knowledge and expertise in fishing and outdoor activities. The club hosts regular competitions throughout the year and family outings to some unique fishing spots across the North.
If you would like to learn more, download the history file.
Club Meetings
Club meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at the the Longford Show Grounds in the George Gray Meeting Room. Use the Bulwer St entrance, first building on the right as you enter the gate. Everyone is most welcome.
Our Life Members
Bill & Jan Spencer, Jim White, David Preece, Ron Denne, Peter Preece, Warren Brooks (deceased), Mrs I. Ibbott (deceased), Ian Carins (deceased), John Dekkers, Steven Johnson, Rosely Johnson, Tom Edson, Dawn Edson,
Greg Knight .
Greg Knight .
Upcoming event
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Ron Denne open waters comp (Highland Lakes)
The Longford Fishing Club is organising the Ron Denne open waters comp (Highland Lakes) for the club members on 14th and 15th November, 2020 camping at Pump House Bay, Arthurs Lake. As it is a two day camping and fishing event so make sure members put their name to be drawn in the next club meeting on 3rd November in-order to stay in the Club Caravan otherwise members have to setup the camp in the campsite. It is a good social camping and fishing weekend for the new members as well as the old members as they get to know each other. Members can fish in any Highland Lakes (including Great lake, Arthurs Lake, Woods lake and many more) and win prize based on the weight of the Fish. Competition starts daylight on 14th November and ends at 12:00 pm on 15th November. Weigh in time is 12:00 Pm on 15th November at Pump House Bay. The prizes for this Competition are 1 x Longest fish - $100 and Cup 1 x Bag of three longest fish - $100 and cup 2 x Mystery Lengths - 25$ each (Note all cash money is to be given at the annual club dinner) If you haven't purchased your membership yet click here and join us at the next competition. Contact Nigel Clark on 0438 006 499 if you need any further information Click here for Facebook page. |
Contact Us
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