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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Tweed River Chapter events
OzFish Experience Campout – Sandon NSW
An unmissable opportunity for 20 OzFish members to join us for an all-expenses paid weekend of fishing with mates, hands-on learning and campfire stories in some of the most beautiful...
Tweed River Chapter’s current projects
Landcare NSW Partnership
OzFish Unlimited and Landcare NSW volunteer groups have utilized our past success in community engagement and project management to deliver a series of restoration works across New South Wales. These activities have assisted with the protection of critical waterways, built environmental stewardship, and empower volunteers to participate in community educational programs. Since 2020, the fishing and...
Burringbar Creek, NSW 2024
Oz Fish are working with the community to remove invasive weeds and plant out natives along a 200m stretch of riparian zone to improve habitat for Australian Bass and other native fish that love this Creek.
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.
Tweed River Chapter news
From farmland to fish habitat on Bilambil Creek
In a lush pocket of northern NSW, a 15-hectare stretch of Bilambil Creek is getting another chapter of its restoration story, one that’s been four decades in the making. Once degraded farmland, the site has slowly been transformed into thriving...
Restoring Littoral Rainforest and skills on the Evans River
A special stretch of littoral rainforest along the Evans River is getting the care it deserves, thanks to a powerful weekend partnership between OzFish Unlimited, the Border Ranges – Richmond Valley Landcare Network (BRRVLN), and Evans Head Ecowarrior Landcare Group....
Tilapia Buster 2024 a huge success
Despite copping a deluge that would’ve sent Noah scrambling for his ark, the 2024 Tweed Tilapia Buster, at Cudgen Lake delivered a fantastic day of fishing, fun, and community action that struck a blow against an invasive species. Close to...
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.