Australian Fly Fishing Museum

The Australian Fly Fishing Museum at Clarendon collects, preserves, protects and celebrates the art, the craft and the joy of fly fishing. This fabulous collection is for anglers, history buffs and lovers of a good story. Come and see intriguing artefacts that tell the story of the traditions and techniques of fly fishing. The museum promotes the values of fly fishing, especially respect for the habitats of fly responsive fish. There are excellent displays of artefacts of well-known fly fishing identities. It is a national gathering place for anglers, conducts educational programs in fly casting, fly tying, fishing etiquette, angling history, river ecology and aquatic insects. The museum is situated within the heritage walled gardens of Clarendon, a stunning historic estate on the banks of the South Esk, a renowned fly fishing river. You can pay entry just for the Museum or to the whole Clarendon site including Museum and a house tour. National Trust and Australian Fly Fishing Museum members have free entry. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm. We are located on the grounds of the magnificent Clarendon Estate at Nile. Enter from a gorgeous walled garden.