Phone: 61 2 4730 0000
A/H Ranger: 0409 535 760
regatta@dsr.nsw.gov.au

The Sydney International Regatta Centre conducts a community ‘Catch and Release’ Fishing program on Tuesdays from 9am - 5pm, subject to the needs of other major events being staged.

Community Fishing will not be held on the following dates during September and October 2009

•  Tuesday 8th & Tuesday 15th September
•  Tuesday 13th October

PLEASE SEE THE TABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO DATES, LOCATIONS OR TIMES, AS A RESULT OF OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS.

The program is coordinated by the Sydney International Regatta Centre and supervised on the day by Department of Primary Industry  "Fishcare Volunteers".

The program focuses on educating people about responsible catch and release practices whilst also promoting and increasing awareness of the Penrith Lakes as a major recreational fresh water fishing venue in Western Sydney .

Native fish communities in the Penrith Lakes play a key role in the succession of ecosystems in the developing lake environments, as well as providing recreational fishing opportunities. Therefore, management of fish communities in the lakes has been recognised as an important component of the adaptive management plan for the Penrith Lakes system. Australian Bass have been stocked in the lakes as part of this adaptive management plan.

There are currently 9 species of freshwater fish including Australian bass, freshwater catfish, long finned eel and carp.

The venue provides opportunities for organised Fishing Competitions and Clinics throughout the year. Please contact Venue Management on 4730 0000 if you are wishing to use the venue for any competition.

General Information:

All fishing is shore-based only and participants are required to bring their own equipment including barbless hooks, bait (corn, bread and worms) and a bucket to hold their catch before it is released.

Children under the age of 16 years must be supervised by a parent or adult guardian.

A current NSW Fisheries recreational fishing licence is required and can be purchased on site at the Regatta Centre.

3 day licence $6 
1 month licence $12 
1 year licence $30 
3 year licence $75 
Please note that some exemptions apply.

Program Costs:

Free

Venue Directions:
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road Penrith Lakes (enter via Gate A)
 
For further information contact the Sydney International Regatta Centre on (02) 4730 0000 or send your request to regatta@dsr.nsw.gov.au.