Visitor Information

Throughout the day, visitors can engage with informative and interactive stalls from OzFish, Fishcare Volunteers SA, Recfish SA and event sponsors, spotlighting aquatic habitat restoration, sustainable fishing, and litter reduction.

Free canoe hire will offer lake access for participants to experience Valley Lake/ Ketla Malpi from the water.

Local food vendors will provide refreshments, contributing to a vibrant and social atmosphere.

Starts Sunday 19 October 2025 from 10:00am until 3:00pm at The Valley Lake/ Ketla Malpi Mount Gambier

'We ask that powerboats and jet skis do not use the lake while the events are on'

Please bring closed-toe shoes, fishing gear. hat, sunscreen, drink bottle and food for the day.

The Itinerary for the day events includes event will feature the following activities:

• Sustainable fishing competition – fantastic prizes for participation, mystery length carp and native fish release photo/video and litter collected.

• Different categories for age and abilities to promote diversity in fishers. Fishing is via canoe/kayak or shore based only.

• Native and introduced fish education – Fishcare Volunteers SA.

• Aquatic habitat education stall – OzFish Unlimited.

• Fish stocking, Cod pods and education – Recfish SA.

• Canoes available for event participants to use and enjoy the lake.

• plus, food vendors available.

The Fish Wise Festival kicks off at 10:00am with registration and a community welcome.

The sustainable fishing competition begins promptly, running until 2:30pm with inclusive categories and prizes.

The event wraps up at 3:00pm with prize announcements, acknowledgements, and community thanks.

Registration is essential. Click Here for more information! We hope to see you there!