Go Fishing NSW Day

December 6 is the date of the inaugural 'Go Fishing NSW' Day to be run by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) across six locations throughout NSW.

If you've ever thought about trying fishing or are already a keen fisher, get down to one of the locations for the 'Go Fishing NSW' Day.

The six locations are:
>> Kurnell, Sydney, Kamay Botany Bay National Park (at end of Captain Cook Drive)
>> Nowra, Greys Beach on Shoalhaven River (Fairway Drive)
>> Coffs Harbour, Boambee Creek Reserve
>> Narrandera Fisheries Centre, Narrandera (Buckingbong Drive)
>> Jindabyne, Gaden Trout Hatchery (off Kosciuszko Road)
>> Ebor, Dutton Trout Hatchery (Point lookout Road)

A range of fun filled fishing activities will be held at each location including:
>> Free 'try fishing' sessions for beginners (adults and children five years old and over welcome)
>> Free goodie bags with lots of 'fishy' giveaways
>> Casting competition
>> Check out the DPI fisheries display with everything you need to know about fishing in NSW
>> Free seafood tastings at Coffs Harbour, Kurnell, Nowra
>> Free hatchery tours at inland locations

Representatives will be on site on the Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

If you can't get to one of the six locations, you can still participate in the statewide Go Fishing NSW Day and be in the draw to win one of 50 Shimano rod and reel fishing combos (worth over $350). Simply take a photo of you fishing in NSW on December 6 and email it to gofishing.nsw@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

You can also participate by taking a photo of yourself collecting litter from your local fishing spot.

All emails with photos sent in to DPI will go in a lucky draw for the rod and reel fishing combos.

For more information go to: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/go-fishing-nsw.

Email gofishing.nsw@dpi.nsw.gov.au