Kick off the Carp to Croc fishing competition with a fun, family-friendly launch at Wyong Milk Factory featuring demonstrations, expert talks, and activities for all ages.
Saturday 28 March 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
141 Alison Rd, Wyong NSW 2259, Australia
Free
Dive into an exciting community event aimed at protecting local waterways from invasive carp. This launch offers a fantastic opportunity for families to learn about fishing techniques and freshwater ecosystem conservation through interactive demonstrations and talks.
Enjoy hands-on experiences including fishing, electrofishing, and rod-rigging demonstrations. Meet roving reptiles from the Australian Reptile Park and hear from experts representing OzFish, BCF, Central Coast Council, DPI, and WaterNSW.
The event promises prizes, giveaways, and engaging activities suitable for all ages, making it a perfect outing for parents and children eager to connect with nature and learn about environmental stewardship.
The launch event is free and runs from 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday, 28 March 2026. No registration is required, so families can drop in at their convenience.
Following the launch, the Carp to Croc muster runs from 28 March to 26 April 2026, encouraging participants to catch carp in local waterways and log their catches via the Fish Donkey app.
Caught carp can be dropped off at BCF Tuggerah, where they will be frozen and sent to the Australian Reptile Park to be used as crocodile food, turning an environmental problem into a resource.
The event takes place at Wyong Milk Factory, located at 141 Alison Road, Wyong NSW 2259.
Parking at the venue is limited, but additional street parking is available nearby. The location is accessible and family-friendly, making it easy to bring children along for a day of learning and fun.
Carp are a destructive invasive species that harm freshwater ecosystems by degrading water quality and displacing native fish. This event and competition aim to empower the community to help protect local waterways.
Participants should bring appropriate fishing gear if they wish to fish during the launch or the competition period. Safety around water and wildlife is emphasized throughout the event.
The launch is suitable for all ages, with activities designed to engage children and adults alike in environmental conservation.
The launch event is completely free to attend with no prior registration required.
Competition registration details and further information can be found at lovewater.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/carp-croc-fishing-competition-2026.
Families are encouraged to participate in the full competition running until 26 April to make a real impact on local waterways.
