More than 50 local people took part in a kids’ fishing workshop at Goondiwindi boat ramp on Sunday, hosted by OzFish – Australia’s recreation fishing conservation charity.
Harry Davey, OzFish Northern Basin Project Officer, taught the kids about best practice fish handling techniques, safe fishing, knot tying and lure casting. He was joined by Queensland Fisheries officers Paul Kuhn and Ben Lalley who spoke about the rules involved in staying safe on the Macintyre River.
Every child who attended received a range of goodies donated by OzFish, Queensland Fisheries, NSW Department of Primary Industries, and Murray Darling Basin Authority, and the workshop was followed by a free BBQ where members of the local community could ask about their local waterway.
People keen to learn more about habitat restoration and better fishing can join the OzFish Goondiwindi Chapter. Head to ozfish.org.au to learn more and be sure to follow the group on Facebook: @OzFishGoondiwindi
OzFish would like to thank Goondiwindi Regional Council, Queensland Fisheries, NSW DPI, Murray Darling Basin Authority and the Macintyre Cricket Club for contributing to a successful day. More events will be held in the future to continue promoting the protection and restoration of fish habitat, safe fishing and supporting recreational fishers in these actions.
Image Supplied: @OzFishGoondiwindi
Harry Davey presenting Beau Phillips with the major prize
Children gathered around, keen to learn.
Ben Lalley and Paul Kuhn from QLD Fisheries.
Harry Davey with committee members Rachel Holmes, Billy Pfingst, Nathan Turner, Nathan Kluck and Mel Brennan.
Harry Davey with committee members Rachel Holmes, Billy Pfingst, Nathan Turner, Nathan Kluck and Mel Brennan.
