26/10/2026
CATCH A CARP – BAIRNSDALE! 🎣
As part of our Catch A Carp campaign, we’re heading to Howitt Park in Bairnsdale for a FREE family-friendly day of fishing, fun and education!
Sunday 1 November 2026 10am – 2pm Howitt Park, near the Backwater Footbridge
There’s plenty happening on the day!
* 🎣 Fishing activities for the whole family, with all bait and equipment supplied.
* Prizes for the biggest and heaviest carp caught on the day within 5km of Bairnsdale.
* Carp cooking demonstrations with Keith Bell from K & C Fisheries.
* Giveaways, games, prizes and educational displays from local community organisations.
* 🌭 Sausage sizzle and drinks available, raising funds for the Paynesville Volunteer Coastguard.
Community stalls and displays from:
* Paynesville Volunteer Coastguard
* East Gippsland Shire Council
* East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
* East Gippsland Fishcare
* Gippsland Lakes Angling Club
Come along, learn about the impacts of carp on our waterways and discover how we can all play a part in protecting our native fish and aquatic environments.
FREE EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME!
Victorian Fisheries Authority OzFish Love our Lakes Love East Gippsland
