About Us
About Us
The Knox Boat Fishing Club inc (KBFC) is a family boat fishing club committed to promoting responsible recreational angling through fellowship and sportsmanship.
Club meetings are held fortnightly on a Wednesday, visitors are always welcome and new memberships are encouraged. The club rooms are located at Schultz Reserve, Kingloch Pde, Wantirna (Victoria, Australia) and are licenced for the responsible serving of alcohol.
The club provides:
- a full syllabus (official 2009/10 syllabus) of angling events focusing on a range of fresh and saltwater species in a number of locations across Victoria – an annual Game fishing tournament occurs over seven days each March in Bermagui, NSW
- prominent and expert guest speakers on a range of fishing, boating, safety and environmental sustainability topics
- a strong emphasis on family activities that cater for male, female, intermediate and junior competitive divisions
- a range of social events including an annual family weekend at Nicholson River, junior members Christmas party and regular restaurant nights
- opportunity to improve fishing and boating skills through exposure to experienced and successful anglers who are only too willing to share their knowledge
- Screaming Reels newsletter - see June 2009 edition or you can find archived editions here.
Our Mission
KBFC is committed to fellowship, sportsmanship and the promotion of responsible fishing practices amongst its members and within the broader community.
Our Values
- The pursuit of responsible and lawful activities associated with recreational boat fishing
- Family participation in club activities and the development of junior anglers’ skills
- Fellowship and sportsmanship amongst members, their families and visitors participating in club activities
- The open sharing of angling knowledge and techniques
- Responsible behaviour in relation to the use of alcohol and language
- Respect for the values and beliefs of other members
- Active participation in amateur angling and the development of skills of members
- The fostering of relations with other associations or bodies having similar aims
Joining Us
If you wish to join a family boat fishing club, improve your angling skills and meet people with similar interests, why not join the 180 members who enjoy the activities offered by the KBFC.
For membership and other enquiries please e-mail us using via the "Contact Us" web page or call our clubrooms on 9720 7497 any Wednesday evening after 8 pm to speak to a member or leave a message at any other time.
