Venus Bay Angling Club

14/09/2026

THE GREAT CRUZA DRIFT-ROPE COMPETITION! 🚲

How long do you reckon this seriously tangled piece of drift rope actually is?

Floater and I dug it out of the sand on the way to Barrier Rock several months ago. It was later collected by the Bass Coast Landcare Network during its final retrieval trip for winter.

The rope appears to have travelled along the coastline through longshore drift, gathering more rope and marine debris before eventually washing up on our stretch of beach.

Once the competition closes, we’ll lay it out along the beach, measure every last centimetre and film the big reveal!

🏆 THE PRIZE

The closest guess will win a Cruza E-bike adventure voucher for two, valued at $180.

📅 COMPETITION DATES

Entries open Monday, 14 September 2026 and close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 28 September 2026.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, 29 September.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Follow Cruza South Gippsland.
2. Message Cruza HQ on 0404 178 317 with:
• Your full name
• Your email address
• Your best guess in metres and centimetres
3. Feel free to share your favourite Cruza post or reel and tag us to help spread the word!

One free entry per person. If two or more people submit the same closest guess, the earliest valid entry received will win.

The competition will also help launch Cruza’s Coastal Rubbish Retrieval Bike Project. Cruza is preparing two specially equipped E-bikes to help Victorian beach-cleaning groups reach remote sections of coastline and retrieve rubbish deposited after large swells.

The first bikes are intended for 3280 BeachPatrol Warrnambool, with the longer-term goal of supporting more BeachPatrol groups throughout Victoria.

Any sponsorship or financial support raised separately through this campaign will go directly toward preparing these rubbish-retrieval bikes.

Good luck—this rope may be a lot longer than it looks! 👀

13/09/2026

The September competition was accompanied by some lovely Spring weather and a number of fish were weighed in. Steve Grech took out 1st prize with a pinky weighing 980g. Steve takes home the $100 voucher from Inverloch Fishing and Outdoors . Rob Barlow came 2nd with a trevally 860g and wins a $50 voucher from the Riverview Hotel . A big thanks to our fabulous sponsors!

13/09/2026

One member had a productive day on the inlet yesterday.

12/09/2026

No luck at beach 4

12/09/2026

Hi everyone,

Join us for our upcoming Kid's Fishing Day!

The event kicks off on September 24th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please note that registration is required for all children participating in the fishing activities.

From 12:00 PM onwards, we’ll be firing up the BBQ for a community cookout—everyone is welcome to join!

We are excited to host several special guests, including:
• Rhys Neville from the Victorian Fisheries Authority.
• A representative from the South Gippsland Shire Council, who will present the "First 72 Hours" program—a vital guide on staying prepared during storms, fires, or floods when services are delayed.
• Jamie from Inverloch Fishing and Outdoors, who we hope will join us to share some expert fishing tips.

Whether you're here for the fishing or just have an hour to spare, come along and join the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

09/09/2026

The VBAC will hold the September fishing competition from Friday 11th September starting at
6.00am through to Sunday 13th September at 3.00pm. You can weigh in your catch from 4.00 - 6.00pm on the Friday and Saturday with final weigh in on the Sunday between 2.30-3.00 pm
when the winners will be announced. 1st Prize is a $100 voucher from Inverloch Fishing and
Outdoors and 2nd prize is a $50 voucher from The Riverview Hotel.
The BBQ will be held at Gerald's Shed from 6.00pm on the Saturday with lots of raffle prizes. Non members can
join in for $5 which includes entry to the competition and the BBQ but you need to register by contacting one of
our members on the Website or send a message on this page. We ask that you bring along a salad or dessert to share. If you're interested at all in
joining the Angling Club come along and meet some members at the BBQ Saturday night or just call by during the
weigh in for a chat. Membership is $50.00 for a family and $40.00 for a single.

03/09/2026

The Venus Bay Angling Club is heading to the Tarwin Lower Festival! 🌭🎣

Come find our stall on Sunday, 1st November 2026 to grab a classic Aussie sausage in bread. Whether you are fueling up for a big day of festival fun or just want to chat about the latest local catch, we would love to see you.

Every snag you buy directly supports our club and local community events.

Come hungry, leave happy, and support a great cause! See you there!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/tarwin-lower-festival--2026