Clean your waterways and catch some big fish

Published on 29 January 2019

Bring along your rod, tackle and bait to help catch some carp at the annual Lake Woodcroft carp fish-out event.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali said the fish-out will be a positive and enjoyable day out for everyone.

“It’s a free fishing event to help reduce the number of carp degrading Lake Woodcroft,” Mayor Bali said.

Carp are an introduced fish which are listed as a Class 3 noxious species in NSW due to their negative environmental impacts.

“It’s a great initiative Council holds every year to help clear our waterways,” Mayor Bali said.

“The carp removed from the lake will be disposed of by authorised staff members in a humane manner.

“There will also be displays on the day which will include information on stormwater and waterways, fishing advice from Fishcare representatives and a fishing competition for carp that are caught.”

All participants that wish to fish are required to register online and a fishing licence or exemption is required by the Department of Primary Industries.

The event is free however registration is required for crowd control. Please visit: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/carp-fish-out-2019-tickets-52636239409

Event details Where: Lake Woodcroft, Antique Crescent, Woodcroft When: Saturday, 2 February 2019 Time: 7 am – 10 am Dress: Please wear enclosed footwear and sun protection