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Fishout Day – 7 May 2023
Guided fishing sessions for kids. Our volunteers guide the young fishers in one hour fishing sessions. Fishing gear and tackle is provided. There is a small charge of $2 per child to be brought along on the day.
We run 3 different hour long slots. Please register your child for just one slot.
Fishout Day – 16 April 2023
Guided fishing sessions for kids. Our volunteers guide the young fishers in one hour fishing sessions. Fishing gear and tackle is provided. There is a small charge of $2 per child to be brought along on the day.
We run 3 different hour long slots. Please register your child for just one slot.
More fish added to ponds
More fish were added to the ponds in early March and the ponds are very well stocked at the moment. Also the weed has started to die down with the cooler evenings so is less of a nuisance when catching a fish. That said it is still easier and more effective to fish with a float and bait rather than some form of spinner or soft bait. There is a nice fish , 5lb plus , in the small pond. :)
Remember that the ponds close for public/parent assisted fishing from the 30th of March to the 30th of May to enable maintenance, some fishout days , and events for special needs children .
December update
The fishing has been really tough on the last two children’s fishout events with relatively few fish caught and wet weather. That said the kids were really persistent , there were lots of true fishers amongst them.
The Trust changed its Trust deed a few years ago to enable fishing opportunities to the very elderly and to disabled adults. Job Jobe , one of our Trustees , took a small group of elderly residents (three on wheelchairs) from Somerset Village to the ponds 0n Tuesday the 6th of December. They did quite well hooking five fish most of which were released.
The ponds are open for children to fish from the 20th of December and will be restocked prior to opening. Have a good Christmas.
Guided Fish Out Day For Kids
This is an opportunity for youth (6yrs to 16yrs) to have a guided fishing experience with all equipment supplied, for a small donation of $2.
It is essential that you book one of the time slots on the attached booking system. Only one session can be booked on any one day, so that everyone has an opportunity to participate
If all the time slots are booked contact Fish and Game to go on a waiting list (03 544 6382)
Fishout Day – 16 May 2021
Guided fishing sessions for kids. Our volunteers guide the young fishers in one hour fishing sessions. Fishing gear and tackle is provided. There is a small charge of $2 per child to be brought along on the day.
We run 3 different hour long slots. Please register your child for just one slot.
Fish Out Day- 13 December 2020
Guided fishing sessions for kids. Our volunteers guide the young fishers in one hour fishing sessions. Fishing gear and tackle is provided.
Fish Out Day 22 November 2020
Fish Out Day – Wednesday 27th Nov 2019
Guided fishing sessions for kids. Our volunteers guide the young fishers in one hour fishing sessions. Fishing gear and tackle is provided. There is a small charge of $2 per child to be brought along on the day.
We run 2 different hour long slots. Please register your child for just one slot.
Fish Out Day – 8th Dec 2019
Guided fishing sessions for kids. Our volunteers guide the young fishers in one hour fishing sessions. Fishing gear and tackle is provided. There is a small charge of $2 per child to be brought along on the day.
We run 4 different hour long slots. Please register your child for just one slot.