OzFish Unlimited - Mid Murrumbidgee Chapter

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.

20/04/2026

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

Congratulations to Brenton Adcroft, who caught the most Carp for the month of April, landing a handy 13 Carp. The largest was an impressive 78cms.

The largest Carp award went Jason Walker, who managed to pip Brenton with an 80cm Carp from Wakool river.

Thank you Brenton and Jason, 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 One Basin CRC program and supported by BCF – Boating, Camping, Fishing.'

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.

NSW Fisheries Sustainable Wagga Wagga OceanEarth Foundation Luke Pearce

19/06/2025

Tonight!! LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

Tumut River Fish Talks

https://ozfish.org.au/event/tumut-river-fish-talks-2025/

Come and be part of our free community conference designed for recreational fishers and landholders to come together and learn about the latest developments in native fish management, fish habitat, and actions to help these environments thrive.
Speakers include lure makers, scientists, habitat officers, and leading recreational fishers.

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm AEST
Venue: Tumut River Brewing C, 1/5 Capper Stree, Tumut NSW 2720

Registration is essential for catering purposes. See you there!

https://ozfish.org.au/event/tumut-river-fish-talks-2025/

This free conference is designed for recreational fishers, landholders, and interested community members to come together and collaborate under the banner of

16/06/2025

Reminder! Tumut Fish Talks, THIS THURSDAY EVENING!

Last few days to book your FREE TICKET, book via link below.

We are set for an evening of great guest speakers, fishing tips and some tasty catering at the Tumut Brewery.

https://ozfish.org.au/event/tumut-river-fish-talks-2025/

This free conference is designed for recreational fishers, landholders, and interested community members to come together and collaborate under the banner of

05/03/2025

Massive shout-out to the two amazing OzFish volunteers, Grant Higginson and Denis Hawke, who donated their Sunday for Clean Up Australia Day in Wagga Wagga. In one hour alone, they managed to remove all of the rubbish pictured.

Absolute legends! Stay tuned for upcoming events and get involved.

https://regionriverina.com.au/rubbish-turnout-only-two-people-attend-waggas-annual-clean-up-australia-day/85044/

28/02/2025

Tomorrow we will be taking part in Clean Up Australia and would love it if you can spare a couple of hours in the morning. We will be cleaning up Eunony Reserve from 8-11am. Let us know if you can make it and we will make sure we have enough gloves and rubbish bags for everyone.