Gone Fishing NSW Day

Gone Fishing Day 2024

Gone Fishing Day is back in 2024! Make sure you mark Sunday 13th of October in your calendar!

Once again the department will be running a host of major events around NSW to celebrate our love of fishing and encourage everyone to get out on the water. It doesn't matter if you haven't fished before or if you're the keenest of anglers, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone!

Stay tuned for more information on the department events!

Fishing clubs and organisations – apply for fishing packages or grants now

Many fishing clubs, organisations and community groups run their own community fishing events and activities in their own local area on NSW Gone Fishing Day.

Groups are now invited to apply for:

1) a fishing package consisting of rod and reel sets, bags, giveaways and advisory information for participants attending community run Gone Fishing Day events,

2) a grant of up to $2,000 to purchase items required to run their own Gone Fishing Day fishing events, such as casting and fishing activities and information sessions or fish habitat rehabilitation events through replanting and/or weeding creek banks.

To receive a funding grant, successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding deed with the NSW Government and submit a written report and evidence of grant expenditure following completion of events.

Please read the fishing package or grant funding guidelines before completing an application form. The closing date for grant applications is 8 July 2024.

Activities on Gone Fishing Day in NSW are proudly supported by the department and the Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council using funds from the Recreational Fishing Trusts. This is all part of ‘Fish for life – Building a healthy fishing future’.