Welcome to Hastings Fly Fishers

Rodney's ready to net Robin's 1kg Flathead

Dawn with her 1.61kg Rainbow caught on a Christmas Beetle fly

President David Spencer lands his 10lb trout, Dunmore Trout Waters

Hastings Fly Fishers is a friendly, family-oriented club devoted to promoting and enjoying the art of fly fishing across the Port Macquarie–Hastings region.

Hastings Fly Fishers is a friendly, family-oriented club devoted to promoting and enjoying the art of fly fishing across the Port Macquarie–Hastings region.

Our members explore pristine mountain trout streams, cast for native freshwater species in rivers and lakes, and enjoy saltwater fly fishing in estuaries and along our local beaches.

Hastings Fly Fishers holds regularly casting practice session at Lake Cathie foreshore.

Why Join Our Club?

We welcome everyone — regardless of age, gender, background, or experience — who shares a love of fly tying, fly fishing, and the principles of catch and release.

What We Do

Regular activities include:

Monthly club meetings
Fly tying nights
Casting practice
Fishing trips and outings

Whether you’re an experienced angler or just beginning to learn the craft, Hastings Fly Fishers is the perfect place to connect with like-minded people. Visit our Club Events page to find out more.

Hastings Fly Fishers. Ron and Dawn with grandson Henry the expert netter. — Ron and Dawn with grandson Henry the expert netter.

Events and Membership

Events

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Next Event

November 17, 2026
Morning Tea - Riverview Cafe on Camden
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Riverview Cafe on Camden, Unit 1/3 The Parade, North Haven

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Join fellow club members for our monthly morning tea at the café opposite North Haven Bowling Club. A relaxed chance to catch up, enjoy a cuppa and share a few fishing stories. A table has been booked for 15 members.

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Latest Posts

Freshwater Herring
Freshwater Herring (Potamalosa richmondia) are lively native Australian fish found in coastal rivers and estuaries. A favourite among Hastings Fly Fishers members in Hastings and Macleay River tributaries,… Read More »
New Members: Catch and Release Tips
Learn how to handle and release fish responsibly with these practical catch and release tips for new Hastings Fly Fishers members. From choosing suitable tackle and barbless hooks… Read More »
Women in Fly Fishing
From Dame Juliana Berners and Carrie Stevens to Joan Wulff and April Vokey, discover the women who have shaped fly fishing through their skill, teaching, fly tying and… Read More »
Spinning and Trimming Elk Hair
Learn how to prepare, stack, spin and trim elk hair for durable, buoyant dry flies. In this demonstration, Al Beatty shares practical techniques for removing underfur, measuring hair,… Read More »

From the HFF Archives

Casting Corner
Distance Casting – John Waters July 16, 2018
This video is John Waters talking about distance casting, but he has a great explanation of the basic position and casting stroke (we will talk about distance casting another time). Read More »: Distance Casting – John Waters
Fly Tying
An Introduction to Fly Tying August 12, 2018
This guide offers new members a helpful overview of fly tying—the art of creating artificial flies to catch fish. It isn’t a complete manual but a starting point that explains the essential tools, materials, and techniques you’ll encounter… Read More »: An Introduction to Fly Tying
Fly Fishing
Leader Eater April 1, 2019
A common mistake that many anglers make when using tapered leaders is tying the fly directly to the leader. Every time you change your fly, your tapered leader gets a little bit shorter… and thicker. The tippet will… Read More »: Leader Eater

Welcome to Hastings Fly Fishing Club