As NSW fishers celebrate ‘Gone Fishing Day’ on Sunday 19 October 2025, fishing clubs and associated organisations are encouraged to join in the state-wide festivities by hosting their own events.
Recreation
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Support for local Gone Fishing Day events
Applications are open now for support for local fishing clubs to run their own events for Gone Fishing Day this October.