Tweed River Chapter
The Tweed River OzFish Chapter is a vibrant community of passionate anglers and environmental stewards dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Tweed River’s natural habitats. Through sustainable fishing practices, habitat restoration projects, and community engagement, they work tirelessly to ensure the health and vitality of the river ecosystem. Their hands-on efforts and educational initiatives foster a deep sense of stewardship among local residents. To get involved and help protect the Tweed River, join their events, volunteer, or become a member via the OzFish Unlimited website.
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Latest Projects Underway for the Tweed River Chapter
Keep It Clean
Each time you go fishing is an opportunity to make a difference and the Fish For Life – Keep It Clean campaign encourages exactly that. Be part of making a difference use the hashtag #FishForLifeKeepItClean, share the videos, and show Australia just how much our waterways mean to recreational fishers by getting involved.
Oxley River (Tweed), NSW
OzFish, in partnership with Landcare NSW and Tweed Shire Council, is restoring native trees to a stretch of the Oxley River, in the Tweed River catchment. The restored habitat will support native fish, including the Australian bass, and wildlife, such as the endangered pale-vented bush hen.
Waterway Fire Science
The Black Summer Bushfires of 2019-20 ravaged the east coast of Australia at an unprecedented scale and ferocity and was followed by high rainfall, dealing our precious and unique waterways with a devastating blow. Waterway Fire Science Project is a citizen science initiative in NSW which will determine how our waterways, fish habitat, and fish populations are recovering following the impact of bushfires.
Events coming up for the Tweed River Chapter
Tilapia Busters – Cudgen Lake
Join us as we remove invasive tilapia from Cudgen Lake! OzFish Unlimited is partnering with Tweed Shire Council to educate the community and raise awareness of Tilapia’s destructive effect on...
2024 OzFish Unlimited AGM
We would like to invite all current OzFish members to join us at the 2023 OzFish Unlimited Annual General Meeting.
Latest News for the Tweed River Chapter
Get involved: taking the lead on litter
For many anglers, myself included, getting out fishing is never simply about catching the fish. Landing your target species is certainly a bonus, but for the vast majority, the true healing power is in the reconnection to nature.
Reflections Holidays launches fish sustainability program with OzFish
Reflections Holidays have partnered with OzFish to help recreational anglers and communities improve the health of their rivers, lakes and estuaries. The partnership will identify projects that will improve fish habitats on Reflections Holidays parks across NSW.
Anglers take the lead in Clean Up Australia Day 2024
Over the weekend, OzFish volunteers supported the efforts of Clean Up Australia Day by removing over 3 tonnes of rubbish from 16 waterways across the country.
Join the Tweed River Chapter today
Our supporters make us stronger, ensuring we have the financial resources and engaged advocates across the region to increase our impact every year.
We welcome members from all walks of life to make local fishing healthy, vibrant, and more productive. Starting at $15, there is a membership for everyone.