Gone Fishing Day - free events on Sunday, 10 October
by DPIPWE Fishing 7 Oct 2021 07:26 AEDT
10 October 2021
Gone Fishing Day © DPIPWE Fishing
Get into fishing!
Sunday, 10 October is national Gone Fishing Day and this year's focus is on the benefits of fishing to boost your mental well-being. Time to drop a line with family and friends and hopefully catch a fish!
Don't worry if you haven't fished before - join in one of the free events below.
Sea Fisheries Events
Fishcare are running free clinics with gear available at:
- Port Sorell Pier: 12:00 - 3:00pm
- Wynyard Fishing Platform (women and girls clinic): 12:00 - 3:00pm
Register by emailing or on the day. Events are run according to Covid-safe guidelines.
On the East Coast, catch up with Fishcare at Orford, Triabunna, Swansea and Coles Bay between 8:00am - 3:00pm at boat ramps and fishing spots. Pick up rulers or guides or have a chat about the rules.
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Inland Fisheries Events
Gone Fishing Day is an angling licence-free day. Inland Fisheries and Anglers Alliance are coordinating free junior events at:
- Frombergs Dam, Ulverstone: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Taylors Dam, Latrobe: 10.00am - 3.00pm
- Longford Fishing Club Dam, Cressy: 10.00 - 3.00pm
- New Norfolk Anglers Junior Pond, Bushy Park: 11.00am - 2.00pm
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