OzFish Unlimited - Macquarie River Chapter

12/10/2026

Reminder: THIS WEEKEND, free registration form below.

Coolah Carp Muster and Clean-up weekend – Coolah, NSW
October 17 – October 18 @ 3:00 pm

We’re hosting a Carp Muster and clean-up over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of October at the Coolaburragundy Riverwalk in Coolah. The goal? Get rid of as many carp, and as much rubbish as we can, helping to improve the health of our local waterways and wetlands.

Prizes are up for grabs in adult, junior and team categories – see the competition rules for more details.

This is a Carp Muster AND clean-up, so we’re encouraging all attendees to collect as much litter as possible as they go. A prize will also be awarded for the most rubbish collected.

Date: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October, 2026
Time: Saturday from 3:00pm until Sunday, 3:00pm (AEDT)
Venue: Coolaburragundy Riverwalk, Coolah NSW 2843

https://ozfish.org.au/event/coolah-carp-muster-and-cleanup-nsw-2026/

12/10/2026

Reminder: THIS WEEKEND, free registration form below.

Coolah Carp Muster and Clean-up weekend – Coolah, NSW
October 17 – October 18 @ 3:00 pm

We’re hosting a Carp Muster and clean-up over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of October at the Coolaburragundy Riverwalk in Coolah. The goal? Get rid of as many carp, and as much rubbish as we can, helping to improve the health of our local waterways and wetlands.

Prizes are up for grabs in adult, junior and team categories – see the competition rules for more details.

This is a Carp Muster AND clean-up, so we’re encouraging all attendees to collect as much litter as possible as they go. A prize will also be awarded for the most rubbish collected.

Date: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October, 2026
Time: Saturday from 3:00pm until Sunday, 3:00pm (AEDT)
Venue: Coolaburragundy Riverwalk, Coolah NSW 2843

https://ozfish.org.au/event/coolah-carp-muster-and-cleanup-nsw-2026/

24/09/2026

Coolah Carp Muster and Clean-up weekend – Coolah, NSW
October 17 – October 18 @ 3:00 pm

We’re hosting a Carp Muster and clean-up over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of October at the Coolaburragundy Riverwalk in Coolah. The goal? Get rid of as many carp, and as much rubbish as we can, helping to improve the health of our local waterways and wetlands.

Prizes are up for grabs in adult, junior and team categories – see the competition rules for more details.

This is a Carp Muster AND clean-up, so we’re encouraging all attendees to collect as much litter as possible as they go. A prize will also be awarded for the most rubbish collected.

Date: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October, 2026
Time: Saturday from 3:00pm until Sunday, 3:00pm (AEDT)
Venue: Coolaburragundy Riverwalk, Coolah NSW 2843

https://ozfish.org.au/event/coolah-carp-muster-and-cleanup-nsw-2026/

31/08/2026

Meet Tamworth OzFisher Lisa Jenner – the carp-catching queen of 2026! ⁠ ⁠

Lisa absolutely cleaned up in the first OzFish online Carp Muster, with an incredible haul of 433 carp from the Murray–Darling Basin over six months. She accounted for the lion’s share of the total 619 carp caught during the competition, taking home a $1,000 BCF voucher for her efforts. ⁠

The Carp Muster invited rec fishers across the Murray-Darling Basin to get out on the water and compete to catch the most and the biggest carp possible, uploading their results online. ⁠

Every carp removed helps give native fish like Murray Cod a hand by reducing competition for food and habitat and taking pressure off our waterways. ⁠

A massive congratulations to Lisa on an outstanding effort – and to every fisho who got involved in the muster. ⁠

Stay tuned for our next Basin online fishing comp, which we hope to launch in December 2026! ⁠

Read Lisa’s full story:
https://ozfish.org.au/article/tamworth-fisher-lisa-jenner-hauls-in-433-pest-fish/

This project is funded through the Australian Government’s One Basin CRC program and supported by BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.

31/08/2026

Spring is here, which means Murray Cod are pairing up to breed!

The annual closed season runs from 1 September to 30 November, giving Cod a chance to lay eggs, protect their young and replenish our rivers.

While Cod fishing takes a break, OzFish chapters across the Murray-Darling Basin are keeping busy:
• Installing fish hotels: Launching habitat structures to shelter juvenile Cod.
• Revegetating waterways: Planting aquatic native plants to increase food sources and prevent erosion.

https://ozfish.org.au/programs/basin-fish/

Still want to wet a line? You can target Cod year-round in key impoundments exempt from the closure in NSW, Qld and Victoria. Check your state's fisheries regulations before fishing.

23/07/2026

❗️Attention NSW OzFishers❗️

TONIGHT’s virtual event is your last chance to join the conversation around the future health of NSW’s waterways.

Over the past month, the NSW Community Water Quality Tour has brought together researchers, rec fishers and community groups for lively discussions, fascinating insights and inspiring ideas about how we can work together for healthier waterways and better fishing.

If you couldn't make one of the regional events, you have one final opportunity to be part of the conversation – no matter where in NSW you live, work and fish.

OzFish will be hosting the tour’s one and only online session tonight – Thursday, 23 July, from 7pm to 9pm.

Professor Kirsten Benkendorff of Southern Cross University, marine biologist Dr Ben Diggles, and aquatic veterinary specialist Dr Matt Landos will offer their insight and expertise on some of the biggest challenges facing NSW waterways today.

The session will end with an open discussion – your local knowledge and firsthand observations could play a vital role in turning conversation into community action!

Register for free at ➡ ozfish.org/NswCommunity4cc321

We can’t wait to see you there!

Across NSW, many waterways are in poor health, experiencing declining native fish stocks, algal blooms, fish kills and more.

13/07/2026

A big shout-out to our monthly winners of the Murray Darling Basin Carp Muster, for the month of June 2026.

Congratulations to Lisa Jenner, who caught the most carp in June with an impressive total of 86 fish. The largest Carp entered was from Gavin Pay, with a 81cm monster from the Darling River.

With only one month to go, the overall leader-board sees Lisa Jenner in the top spot, with an amazing 257 Carp caught so far, with Gavin Pay sitting second on 107 Carp.

Thank you for your effort in helping us clear these pests from our waterways. Your prize will be in the mail!

Want to be our next winner? Enter your catches for June and beyond here:
https://ozfish.org.au/.../murray-darling-basin-carp-muster/

This project is funded through the Australian Government’s and supported by BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing

09/06/2026

A big shout-out to our monthly winners of the Murray Darling Basin Carp Muster, for the month of May 2026.

Congratulations to Gavin Pay, who caught the most carp in May with an impressive total of 49 fish. The largest Carp entered was from Panupong Funfuangfu, with a 84cm monster from the Murray River.

The overall leader-board sees Lisa Jenner in the top spot, with an amazing 171 Carp caught so far, with Gavin Pay sitting second on 93 Carp.

Thank you for your effort in helping us clear these pests from our waterways. Your prize will be in the mail!

Want to be our next winner? Enter your catches for June and beyond here:
https://ozfish.org.au/.../murray-darling-basin-carp-muster/

This project is funded through the Australian Government’s and supported by BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing

12/05/2026

A big shout-out to our monthly winners of the Murray Darling Basin Carp Muster, for the month of April 2026.

Congratulations to Eli Clauss and Gavin Pay, who caught the most Carp for the month of April. The largest was from Gavin Pay, which was an impressive 82cms stonker from the Murray River.

Thank you for your effort in helping us clear these pests from our waterways. Your prize will be in the mail!

Want to be our next winner? The competition is heating up, with multiple entries already this month, as we look for our May champion!

Enter your catches for March and beyond here:
https://ozfish.org.au/.../murray-darling-basin-carp-muster/

This project is funded through the Australian Government’s and supported by BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.

05/05/2026

Is there someone in your chapter who quietly gets it done? Shows up early. Stays late. Puts fish first.

Now’s the time to call them out (in a good way). Our OzFisher of the Year nominations are OPEN.

This is your chance to recognise the legends who make a real difference to our waterways, whether they’re planting trees, restoring habitat, running events or just always there when it counts.

✔️ Any OzFish member can nominate another member
✔️ You can nominate across any chapter in Australia
✔️ Categories include National, Junior and State/Territory awards
✔️ Winners announced on 20 May during National Volunteer Week
If someone deserves a bit of the spotlight, this is it.
👉 Nominate here: https://ozfish.org.au/ozfisher-of-the-year/
Nominations close 13 May. Don’t sit on it.

Read about last year's winners for some inspiration.Nominations close on 13th May 2026.