Gone Fishing NSW Day - 2025

Recreational fishing clubs and associated organisations are now invited to apply for fishing packages or grants to help run community fishing events and activities in their own local area on or around the NSW Gone Fishing Day, which will be held Sunday, 19 October 2025.

The following options are available:

1) a fishing package consisting of rod and reel sets, bags, giveaways and advisory information for participants attending events, or

2) a grant* of up to $2,000 to purchase items required to run their own Gone Fishing Day fishing events, such as casting and fishing activities and information sessions.

*Important: To receive a funding grant, successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding deed with the NSW Government and submit a written report and evidence of grant expenditure following completion of events. Organisations will also need to submit invoices as a condition of receiving grant payments.