Albert Park Lake Family Fishing Competition
Just when you thought the season was finished and you didn’t win anything you now have a chance to compete in a brand-new fishing competition. So be part of history and register for this inaugural event and bring the kids or grandkids. You don’t have to be a member to enter so feel free to invite some friends or neighbours.
Come on all you social members, bring your kids / grandkids / great grandkids down. No fishing gear you say, we say: ‘No problem!’ Some fishing gear will be provided on the day by the club for those that need it.
Sunday 23rd May 2021
Starts: 8.00am / Finishes: 12.30pm
Meeting point (for those that need gear and / or tips) at the Carousel Cafe between 8 – 9 a.m. (See the map below).
Prizes for:
– largest fish caught by adult
– largest fish caught by child (up to 15 years old)
– notable catches
All children to receive a bag of lollies / chocolates for participating
BBQ lunch after completion competition at APYAC clubhouse from 1 p.m. for only $5.00 per person, followed by presentation of prizes.
For further information call:
Alex 0418 527 182 or Anthony 0400 052 078
Please email albertparkanglers@gmail.com to register your intention to fish and number of people, name(s), phone number, catering purposes. Also please indicate if fishing gear is required for kids. Deadline: Please RSVP by the 17th May.
Additional Information
At Albert Park, the prized catch is a big yellow belly (Golden Perch) but you can also catch estuary perch, rainbow trout, and carp. It can be a challenging system to fish with a large volume of weed and snags in this shallow lake. Stocked trout yearlings are released into the lake most school holidays.
Fishing licence is not required for under 18 years of age however parents assisting their children may need a licence.
Catch and release is strongly recommended as water quality may be below minimum safety standards and fish are likely unfit for human consumption. Therefore, fish must be measured, if possible, and photographed with its captor for the purpose of entering the competition (and bragging rights).
Yellow Belly minimum size 30cm, bag limit 5.
Rainbow Trout no minimum size applies, bag limit 5 of which no more that 2 can exceed 35cm.
Carp are declared a noxious aquatic species and cannot returned to the water if caught.
Best baits include worms / scrub worms, maggots, live yabbies, mud eyes and power bait. Various lures can also be used.
Ben Scullin from VR fishing will be present on the day to assist with catching fish so take advantage of his expertise.
Meeting point will be at the Carousel Café from 8-9 am.
Please RSVP by the 17th May.
