Join OzFish in celebrating Gone Fishing Day on Sunday 13 October 2024!
Help us reel in the benefits of fishing with this years theme ‘fish for balance, get back to nature’ by registering for your local event below.
Queensland
Moreton Bay Chapter
What’s on: Reef Deployment & Fishing Day – help deploy ROBs and fishing
Where: Port of Brisbane Boat Ramp, 19 Port Dr, Port of Brisbane
When: 8am-1pm Sunday 13 October
Townsville Chapter
What’s on: Site Tour and Fishing – visit restoration sites and fishing
Where: Meet at BCF Townsville, 103 Duckworth St, Garbutt
When: 9am-5pm Sunday 13 October
North Qld Chapter
What’s on: Family friendly fishing – casual fishing, meet new people, learn new skills
Where: Whitsunday Marine Club 7 Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale
When: 9am-12pm Saturday 12 October
New South Wales
Richmond River Chapter
What’s on: Family Fishing Day – fishing comp, BBQ, tips, games and prizes
Where: Wardell Wharf & Reserve, 4 Bridge Dr,
Wardell
When: 10am-2pm Sunday 13 October
Clarence River Chapter
What’s on: Family Fishing Day – fishing, tips, games and prizes
Where: Ford Park, Yamba, Cnr River & Harbour St, Yamba
When: 10am-2pm Sunday 13 October
Hastings Chapter
What’s on: Family Fishing Day – fishing, tips, games and prizes
Where: Settlement Point Reserve, Port Macquarie
When: 9am-2pm Saturday 19 October
Lake Macquarie Chapter
What’s on: Family Fishing Day – fishing, tips, games and prizes
Where: Swansea Boat Ramp, Dobinson Dr, Swansea
When: 9am-12pm Sunday 13 October
Nthn Tablelands Chapter
What’s on: Malpas Redfin Muster – remove pest species and support native fish
Where: Malpas Dam, end Malpas Dam Rd, Guyra
When: 8am-2pm Sunday 13 October
Inland Waters Chapter
What’s on: Coonamble Carp Muster – remove pest species and support native fish
Where: Warrana Weir, off Coonamble Rd, Coonamble
When: 7am-3pm Saturday 12 October
Manning Chapter
What’s on: Keep it Clean event, fishing, tips, displays, competitions, prizes and giveaways.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, River St,
Taree
When: 10am-2pm Sunday 13 October
Sunraysia Chapter
What’s on: Catch a Carp Day – remove pest species and support native fish
Where: Bottle Bend Boat Ramp, Sturt Hwy, Monak
When: 8.30am-1.30pm Sunday 13 October
Victoria
Indented Head Chapter
What’s on: Hooked on Bellarine – family friendly fishing and seafood festival
Where: Portarlington Pier, 2A Harding St, Portarlington
When: 9am-2pm Sunday 13 October
Euston Robinvale Chapter
What’s on: Catch a Carp Day – remove pest species and support native fish
Where: Euston Club Foreshore Broughton St, Euston/Robinvale
When: 8.30am-1.30pm Sunday 27 October
Gone Fishing Day is an initiative of the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), the peak national body and key voice for Australia’s recreational fishing community. These events are supported by NSW DPIRD – Fisheries and Forestry, Recreational Fishing Trusts and BCF-Boating, Camping, Fishing.