OzFish Unlimited

13/10/2026

Gone Fishing Days are starting to roll through with some of our first events over the weekend already pulling in fish, smiles, and great memories out on the water.

In Moree, on Gomeroi Country in NSW's north-west, First Nations families fished along the Mehi River and caught over 30 fish.

The big highlight? Native fish outnumbered invasive European Carp by two to one. An impressive 20 were native Golden Perch (Yellowbelly), compared to just 10 invasive European Carp!

Over on the east coast along the Clarence River in Northern NSW, families and kids enjoyed fishing for bream and flathead, pulling in some donated fishing gear from local businesses, and perfecting their skills with a casting competition.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day a success!

The Moree event was funded by the Australian Government through the One Basin CRC program with support from BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.

The Clarence River event was run by Grafton District Anglers Club, supported by OzFish, The Bait Place Yamba, and BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

🎣 The first OzFish Gone Fishing Day events are kicking off early from THIS WEEKEND!

OzFish Chapters around the country are getting ready to cast off, with free events, starting from Sunday the 11th and continuing right through October.

Whether you’re an OzFish regular, a first-timer, a lifelong fisho or just keen to learn more about fishing and looking after fish habitat, there’s plenty happening to keep families and folks of all ages entertained.

Check out what’s happening near you now so you don’t miss an event in your area ➡️ https://ozfish.org.au/gone-fishing-day/

02/10/2026

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02/10/2026

🎣 Gone Fishing Day is just around the corner, and from mid-October, OzFishers everywhere are getting together to celebrate!

Led by the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, Gone Fishing Day is officially on Sunday, October 18. It’s all about making time to connect with nature and enjoy the mental and physical benefits of fishing with family, friends and likeminded locals.

Across the country, OzFish Chapters will be hosting a variety of free, family-friendly events, bringing communities together to spend time on the water and discover more about the places we love to fish.

Whether you’ve been hooked on fishing forever, or a have never cast a line in your life, Gone Fishing Day events are welcome to all!

🐟 Be sure to catch an event near you (please check the dates for your local events, as they may not fall exactly on October 18) ➡️ https://ozfish.org.au/gone-fishing-day/

01/10/2026

Our most recent planting weekend at South Creek in Windsor Downs, north western Sydney saw 650 native trees and rushes in ground – a huge effort, and the first step in rehabilitating a highly degraded waterway on historically cleared land.⁠
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But what motivates an OzFisher to give up their time to an event like this?
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Bass Sydney Chapter member Josh loves nothing more than a morning of chasing Aussie bass, and he has his local creeks and rivers to thank for discovering that passion. ⁠
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Volunteering with OzFish is a practical way of giving back to those waterways he loves.

By teaming up with other likeminded locals, their efforts can go a long way to helping make sure those waterways – and the fishing they support – get better over time.

(The fine company, the chance to sneak off for a cheeky fish and the post-work barbecue aren’t too bad either!) ⁠
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If you're looking for ways to help out fish habitat in your area, check out the OzFish calendar for an upcoming event near you: https://ozfish.org.au/events/
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Thanks to Hawkesbury-Nepean Landcare Network, Greater Sydney Landcare and D & M Land Management for supporting this project.

30/09/2026

Just like fish in a healthy river, we're growing!

We’re looking for more people to join our crew and help make better habitat for better fishing. If you love waterways, science, fishing, and getting hands-on to make a difference – check out our latest jobs on offer.

Apply today at 👉 https://ozfish.org.au/careers/

25/09/2026

Sunday 27th September is World Rivers Day! 🏞️🎣

To celebrate, we're talking about the iconic Australian Bass. Their story and place as one of Australia's favourite recreational species incorporates everything a healthy river system – and great fishing – needs.

🐟 Water flow and passageway for an impressive annual migration.
🐟 Snags and structure for shelter and feeding.
🐟 Healthy riverbanks, trees and water quality to support a high insect diet.
🐟 A river system connecting habitat between upper freshwater reaches and lower estuaries.
🐟 Beautiful locations to cast a line and land an iconic fish.

Want to learn more about these incredible fish? Check out our latest article ➡ https://ozfish.org.au/article/why-do-female-bass-leave-the-boys-behind-in-spring/

Additional photos thanks to: Dave Seaman.

23/09/2026

What a weekend at Lake Coolmunda! 🎣

A big shout-out to Lisa and the team at Lake Coolmunda Caravan Park, and everyone who took part in the 2026 Coolmunda Cod Classic, an event that OzFish sponsored through our Sustainable Fishing Competition program.

Thanks to the generosity of the local fishing community, $1,000 was raised to support OzFish and our ongoing work restoring fish habitat across Australian waterways.

Fishers logged some impressive stats during the competition:

🐟 53 Murray Cod
🐟 57 Golden Perch (Yellowbelly)
🐟 9 Silver Perch
🐟 1 Eel-tailed Catfish
⛔ 1 Invasive carp caught and removed

Meanwhile, in the nearby McIntyre River, the Goondiwindi OzFish chapter has been busy improving the local native fisheries through a variety of habitat improvements. To get involved in a local chapter, or read more about the project:

https://ozfish.org.au/article/macintyre-river-magic-breaks-ground/