NSW Governments - Lake Illawarra, Gone Fishing Day, Try Fishing Sessions

Come join the DPIRD Fishcare team for a day of FREE fishing fun at Lake Illawarra - Open to all ages (under 14s with an adult) Celebrate Gone Fishing Weekend and 'Come fish with us' for FREE at Lake Illawarra. Learn the fun of fishing, in a safe and fun environment at Reddall Reserve. Date: Saturday 17 October, 2026 All the equipment is supplied, just come along with a smile and appropriate fishing attire, for your chance to wet a line and talk all things fishing. Fishing: The sessions on the day are 1 hour, enabling you to turn up at a set time and get to try fishing by wetting a line, and not needing any preparation or investment in fishing gear. Participants will be able to take a photo of fish they catch before release. Each fisher must have an Eventbrite registration to show on the day. Bookings: Are essential as places are limited. Sessions willl commence at 9am, 1015am, 1130pm, 1245pm and 2pm. Paricipants can only book for a single session. Any bookings for the paricipants accross multiple sessions will be removed by the organiser. It is important to arrive on time as he sessions will commence on time. Who can fish? Open to all ages, however, each child under 14 participating must have a responsible adult in attendance to assist with practical fishing (minimum 1 parent per family group). FOOD Allergy Warning - Shellfish (prawns) are provided as bait, if allergic you are encouraged to rethink your attendance. Photography on the Day - Your registration is your approval for DPIRD to take photos on the day to be used for marketing and promotional purposes. NSW Government fishing workshops are run with the assistance of Fishcare Volunteers supported with funds from the Recreational Fishing Trusts. Please refer to the Q&A section for more information about the day.