OzFish Unlimited Sunraysia Chapter

24/09/2026

The Buronga Catch-a-Carp Family Fishing Day is a free Gone Fishing Day event, bringing the local community together for a fun day of fishing on the Murray River at Buronga.

Never been fishing before? No problem! Fishing rods and bait will be available to borrow on the day, making it easy for first-time fishers to have a go without needing their own gear.

Participants can fish for carp throughout the event, with any native fish caught safely returned to the water. There will be plenty of chances to win great prizes, along with snacks and drinks available on the day.

Whether you’re a keen angler or picking up a fishing rod for the first time, come along, wet a line, enjoy the Murray River and help give our native fish a better chance!

Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm

Location: Buronga Nature Play Park, Buronga NSW 2739

Free RSVP below:

https://ozfish.org.au/event/buronga-carp-fishing-day-nsw-oct-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.

22/07/2026

❗️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 Unlimited will be hosting the tour’s one and only online session tonight, 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!

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

05/06/2026

And we're up and running!

Small Change 4 Big Change fundraising weekend is making splash at BCF Mildura!

Drop in from today until Sunday, drop us some spare change and watch that Donation Meter soar! A big shout out to all the staff at BCF - Boating, Camping, Fishing Mildura for your amazing efforts this weekend.

23/03/2026

A big shout-out to our very first monthly winner of the Murray Darling Basin Online Carp Muster.

Congratulations to Cooper Trickett, who hit the ground running last month. Cooper managed to enter an impressive ten Carp, with his largest catch stretching the tape to a solid 53cm!

Thank you, Cooper, 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 March champion!

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

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

19/03/2026

The Murray-Darling Basin Online Carp Muster is LIVE!

The Carp Muster is a digital event, meaning you can fish anywhere within the Murray–Darling Basin and upload your results online.

We have monthly prizes up for grabs, including family picnic rugs, beanies and tackle bags in two major categories, for seniors and juniors (Under 15s).

The overall winner at the end of the 6 months, will win a $1000 BCF voucher! Entries close July 31, 2026.

Register now, head to your favourite spot in the Basin, and start logging those Carp catches!

Join the muster here:
https://ozfish.org.au/projects/murray-darling-basin-carp-muster/

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

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26/02/2026

Hello, Sunraysia OzFishers! Due to forecast rain, the Clean Up Australia Day event scheduled for this Sunday the 1st of March has been postponed for a fortnight. It will now be held on Sunday 15th of March. Register here:

Let’s roll up our sleeves and make a difference for one of our local creeks. On Clean Up Australia Day, March 1, we’re heading to Psyche Bend to clear litter