2008 CARP FISH OUT COMPETITION

The 2008 Carp Fish Out competition will be held on Parramatta River and aims to help restore the natural health of the river. Everyone is invited to come along and throw in a line for a chance to win some great prizes and guaranteed family fun.

When: 8 November 2008 10:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Parramatta River, between the Lennox St Bridge and Wilde St Bridge .
Parking is available in the Brand Smart car park and the Erby Place carpark.

Entry: Free, however registration is required and can be done on-line via email below or on the day at 10:00am at the Registration/Information stall

Event Description: Participants line the banks of the Parramatta River to fish for carp within a set timeframe. Prizes are awarded in various categories e.g. longest carp, heaviest carp, most carp, etc.

• Each participant will be given either 1.25 hours or 1.5 hours (depending on the session) to catch a carp in an allocated and marked position on the course. Bring your own Bait and equipment.
• All carp caught are to be taken to the Weigh-in Marquee and your fish is recorded.
• Prizes awarded at 1.00pm and 4.00pm. 4.00pm prizes handed out by Parramatta City Council's Lord Mayor Councillor Tony Issa and Clean Up Australia's Ian Kiernan

How to Enter: Simply send us a email to carp-comp@sportsfish.com.au with your full name and nominate one of the two preferred fishing times.(You are able to fish through both sessions

Fishing times:
10.00am to 1.00pm (3 hours)
1.15pm to 4.00pm (2.45 hours)

What you Need: A rod & reel, a few hooks, bait or lures, chair, hat, sunscreen. A Fishing Licence is NOT required for the event.

The emphasis of the Carp Fish Out is a family event and activities will include:

  Please visit www.riverbeats.com.au/carp_fish_out_competition
 
  Carp Fish Out is an Initiative from Parramatta City Council.

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

Why come along? Learn what a carp looks like Learn what a native fish looks like Learn how to fish for carp from the experts and improve the health of the Parramatta River Win great prizes and enjoy a fantastic family day by the river!

This event is proceeding under a permit from NSW Department of Primary industries. All captured carp are humanely disposed of.

What's Parramatta City Council doing to improve the health of the Parramatta River

The Healthy Waterways Program aims to enhance and rehabilitate the waterways corridor by implementing actions such as bank stabilisation, revegetation and improvement to fish habitat.

PCC is doing a wide range of actions to improve the health of the Parramatta River . Check out the Parramatta City Council site for more information.

Further Information

NSW Fisheries (DPI) Carp