Gone Fishing Day - Wardell Fishing Comp

Come Fishing in Wardell  and join the upcoming recreational fishing comp.

FISHING COMP, BBQ, TIPS, GAMES & PRIZES FOR GONE FISHING DAY!

Join us at the Wardell Boat Ramp on Sunday 13th October for fishing, BBQ and fun.

We are joining the Richmond River Festival, Gone Fishing Day 2024, OzFish and Wardell Angling Club for a family friendly weekend of fishing! 

Learn how to fish, protect our river and enjoy fishing activities and games for young and old. 

Join us for a great day out celebrating what we all love about fishing around Wardell and the Richmond River.

There will be a stack of fun for everyone to enjoy on the day:

Kicking off at 10am till 2pm at the Wardell Wharf, Boat Ramp and Reserve next to the River

• Fishing Comp· Casting demos and comps
• Learn to tie your hooks and lures
• Fishing in the river for everyone to enjoy!
• Fish Habitat Chats
• FREE BBQ
• Prizes and giveaways on the day

The comp is free to enter and will run on Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th with weigh in at 1pm. 

Keep your weekend free and stay tuned for more details.

We will send all registered fishers an email / and SMS with the competition "COLOUR CODE" 24 Hours before the fishing comp starts.

Bring in your entries from 12noon - 1pm on Sunday 13th to the Wardell Jetty / Boat Ramp. 

Prizes and raffle drawn at 1:30pm

General rules of the Wardell Fishing Comp

• Registrations can be made at Wardell CORE up to 2:00pm on Saturday 12th. Pre- registration is via this booking form.
• After you have registered get fishing !  make sure you have your COLOUR CODE handy.
• All species are eligible - however there will be only one winner for each category.

• Anglers can fish anytime between their registration the close time 12noon Sunday.
• Winners are measured by LENGTH; and are judged by the distance from nose to the tail fork or end of scales.

• Fishing Zones : all fish must be caught in the Richmond River
• Fish must exceed relevant state minimum size limits.

• Photos must be taken at the time and place of capture and feature measured length and registration number provided.

• Fish that show any signs of stretching, mutilation or improper handling will be disqualified.
• Catch and release is highly encouraged.

Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility of all anglers.

Fishing Photo Comp!

Grab a photo from your fishing adventure or catch of the day for a chance to win the fishing comp photo award.

Date marks will be checked on all photos.

Share your fishing phone on social media using the tag #GoneFishingWardell, share to the Wardell CORE Facebook Group or SMS 0431 716 457 to enter

Competition Categories

open adult  1st / 2nd

open junior (u 14)  1st / 2nd

We hope to see you there!