Reel Connections: Fishing and Waterway Workshop

Wollondilly Shire Council is running a Reel Connections: Fishing and Waterway Workshop at Douglas Park Weir on Saturday 6 December between 7:45am-12pm.

Participants will learn how to fish responsibly and what they can do to help protect our local waterways for generations to come.

This free event is guided by experienced presenters where participants will learn:

- Sustainable fishing practices and safe fish handling,

- Identifying pest species and humane euthanasia,

- How to keep Wollondilly’s waterways healthy,

- NSW fishing rules, regulations and catch limits, and

- Wollondilly’s unique ecology around our waterways – including our native Platypus, Freshwater Mussels, Rakali (Water Rat), Macquarie Perch and many more.

Whether you’re a keen angler or new to fishing, this workshop is a fun and informative way to learn more about Wollondilly’s local waterways.

We can all do our part to support healthy local waterways that are full of life and able to be enjoyed by residents.

Where to meet:

• Meet at Douglas Park Sportsground at 7:45am sharp.

• Due to limited parking at Douglas Park Weir, we will be taking a small shuttlebus down. All participants must take the shuttlebus. No exposed sharps/hooks will be allowed on the bus.

What to bring:

• Your own fishing rod and gear. Sharps/hooks must be packed away until you are advised.

• A hat and sunscreen

• Food and drinking water

What’s provided:

• Expert instruction and demonstrations

• All training materials

• Free native plant to take home

Spaces are limited. Please register to secure your spot.

If you are unable to attend once registered, please let us know so we can open up the spot to someone else.

Anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.