The Nyngan RSL Fishing Club is calling on anglers of all ages to help tackle the carp problem in the Bogan River, hosting a Carp Muster on Saturday 21 February at Rotary Park.
Fishing lines hit the water from 7:00am, with the event running through until 2:00pm. The last weigh-in is at 2:30pm, so competitors will have plenty of time to land the big one.
💰 Big Fish, Big Prizes
Entry is just $10 on the day, with competition categories for:
12 years and under
13–17 years
Open
There’s serious incentive to reel in a monster, with $2,000 cash for the biggest carp caught during the muster.
🏆 Presentations & Mega Raffle
Presentations will be held at 4:30pm at the Nyngan RSL Club, where continuous raffle draws will keep the excitement going.
Major raffle prize:
🚤 Quintrex 370 Explorer boat with Yamaha 25hp motor and trailer — valued at $15,000
Plus more than 20 additional prizes, including:
Kayaks • Engel fridge • Weber barbecues • Rods and reels • Camping gear • Vouchers and more.
🦐 Yabby Races to Wrap Up the Day
The fun doesn’t stop after presentations. Yabbies will be auctioned for the always-entertaining yabby races, kicking off around 6:00pm.
It’s set to be a fantastic community day by the river — great fishing, huge prizes, and a chance to help reduce invasive carp numbers in local waterways. Grab the family, bring your gear, and be part of the action in Nyngan this February.