Museum is reopening in October 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Australian Fly Fishing Museum is reopening early in 2025. It will be housed in a new location on the current site. The many items in the collection have been audited and we need to renew displays and rehang items and reorganise the cabinets. We would love you to […]


Willow removal at Clarendon on South Esk

Willow removal at Clarendon on South Esk

Volunteers have been busy this week clearing the banks of the South Esk River at Clarendon, where the Australian Fly Fishing Museum is located. The AFFM team are planning casting days, tuition sessions and other events, and this is a big step towards progressing these exciting initiatives.


Why our boardroom table is unique

At the recent meeting of our Management Committee we sat around a most wonderful table. A table made from a boat. The boat is on display at the Australian Fly Fishing Museum, with this information: This boat belonged to J M ‘Malcolm’ Gillies and was restored at his shack on Shannon Lagoon. According to Doctor […]

Management Committee seated at a special table

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Welcome!

Hello world and welcome! The Australian Fly Fishing Museum has been established at Clarendon to preserve, protect and celebrate the art, the craft and the joy of fly fishing. This contemplative and highly accomplished pursuit takes anglers into some of the nation’s most beautiful and secluded streams and lakes. The Australian coastline also provides endless […]