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Wild Catch Fish & Chips

3909, Australia, Victoria, Lakes Entrance, Esplanade, 345 Esplanade

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3909, Australia, Victoria, Lakes Entrance, Esplanade, 345 Esplanade

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 4:30 – 7:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 7:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wild Catch Fish & Chips

Trawler-fresh catches on the Esplanade, fried in light batter without a drop of heavy grease. Regulars count on Wild Catch for sweet flathead tails, tender calamari rings, and generous packs meant for eating straight out of the box near the water. Vent holes punched in the lids keep every batch of chips and flake crisp on the walk down to the foreshore. Even the offcuts find purpose, turned into house-dehydrated shark cartilage and fish skin snacks for dogs. Order a pineapple fritter—they tuck the cinnamon sugar into its own separate bag so nothing turns soggy before dessert.

  • Straight off the trawler: Catch-direct flake, gummy, and flathead fried in light batter that stays crisp without heavy grease.
  • Crisp-protecting packaging: Takeaway boxes are punched with ventilation holes to vent steam and keep batter crisp for the foreshore.
  • House-made pet treats: Offcuts are repurposed into house-dehydrated shark cartilage and fish skin dog treats.
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The Wild Catch Advantage

Why diners choose Wild Catch for boat-fresh seafood and thoughtful seaside dining in Lakes Entrance.

  • Boat-Direct Local Catch

    Seafood is sourced straight from local boats and trawlers, prepared in a light, non-greasy batter that stays crisp.

    Fish straight off the boat and the batter and breadcrumbs are not soggy and greasy.

    Kerril Burns

  • Steam-Vented Crisp Packaging

    Takeaway boxes are intentionally vented with steam holes to prevent condensation and keep fried fish crisp on the way home.

    very considerate to poke holes on the boxes so fish won’t get soggy

    Olivia Au

  • Clean, Non-Greasy Satisfaction

    Carefully prepared fillets and light batter offer clean eating that avoids heavy oil residue, unpleasant odor, or gut heaviness.

    The flake was so fresh & soft. It did not leave a heavy feeling in your tummy.

    Bella Bella

  • Fussy-Eater Approved Quality

    Fresh, mild catches prepared without strong fishy flavors consistently win over cautious and picky diners of all ages.

    I gave a 5 star rating because im going back for lunch. It is 100% fussy eater approved.

    Avery Fires

  • Seaside Pack Feast

    Generous multi-item seafood bundles provide a complete, stress-free picnic meal right by the Lakes Entrance water.

    Had an awesome feast pack $40 last night and ate it down near the water.

    Rose-Anne M

  • House-Crafted Dog Treats

    House-made dehydrated treats like shark cartilage and rolled skin turn local fish trimmings into wholesome snacks for family pets.

    they sell homemade quality dehydrated pet food, such as fish cartilage and rolled skin at very reasonable prices!

    Jack Brown

Customer favourites freshly battered and fried to order

  • Seafood for 2

    We got the seafood for 2 an it was all perfect.

    Kelly Hunt

  • Flake

    The flake is so so tasty. The batter is light and actually sticks to the fish.

    Waclaw Grzes

  • Calamari

    The calamari are always a highlight for me. You can see immediately (by their shape) that they are cut from tubes, not the processed crap you’re served at other shops.

    Mark Kobylarz

  • Scallops

    The scallops are so well done and there is NO smell or fishy taste!

    Waclaw Grzes

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful packaging details and zero-waste house specials that elevate your seaside takeaway.

  • House-Made Dehydrated Pet Treats

    The kitchen prepares house-made dehydrated pet treats like shark cartilage and rolled fish skin using whole-fish offcuts.

  • Ventilated Takeaway Boxes

    Takeaway boxes are punched with ventilation holes to release steam so the batter stays crisp in transit.

  • Separated Cinnamon Sugar for Fritters

    Cinnamon and sugar for pineapple fritters are packed in an individual bag to keep the sugar from melting before you are ready to eat.

  • Pick-Your-Own Fresh Lemon Wedges

    Guests can pick their own complimentary fresh lemon wedges from the counter to dress their seafood.

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, ordering, and unique offerings for your visit.

  • Check Seasonal and Weekend Hours

    Wild Catch operates seasonally for roughly seven months of the year, with limited Sunday lunch windows like 12pm to 2pm. Check ahead or stop by early during peak travel periods to ensure you do not miss their service hours.

  • Opt for Shared Packs

    If you are ordering for a couple or small family, multi-item bundles like the pack for two or feast pack offer crispy flake, potato cakes, and generous chip portions that travel well down to the water.

  • Grab Fish Treats for Dogs

    Pet owners can pick up in-house dehydrated treats made from whole-fish offcuts—such as shark cartilage and rolled fish skin—right at the counter alongside their regular meal order.

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