1. What is the Ovens River Challenge?
  2. The Ovens River Challenge is a “Fishing & Social” event for recreational anglers who are passionate about our native or trout fisheries and the health of our waterways.

This Event is a population monitoring “Catch, Measure & Release” event for native fish and trout.

  1. Dates & Location of the Event?
  2. 20th & 21st March 2021 at Myrtleford. Event Headquarters will be at Nimmo Bridge Recreation

Area, Buffalo River Road, Myrtleford.

  1. What do I have to do to register for the Event?
  2. Yes. You can acquire a registration pack from the ATF or NFA by email or phone request.

Advise Terry or Tim, by email or phone that you will be registering and participating in the Event.

You will then be provided with the registration package.

ATF Email: president@atfonline.com.au Phone: Terry George – 0418 332 744

or

NFA Email: nfavic@yahoo.com.au Phone: Tim Curmi – 0417 419 765.

Prior to commencement of fishing, all anglers must attend the Registration Station at Headquarters (Nimmo Bridge Recreation Reserve) in order to receive a Record Card, Ruler and Identification Token.  

The Registration Station will be open on Friday 19th March from 5pm until 8pm, and on Saturday 20th March from 8 am until 11 am.

  1. Do I have to pay to enter the Event?
  2. This is a FREE event, no entry fee, AND, the Sunday BBQ is also FREE. However, a small donation would be greatly appreciated on the day to assist with our costs for the event. You are also welcome to take membership of the ATF or NFA and to participate in enhancing the health of our waterways and fisheries by planting trees and restoring in-stream habitat.
  3. Who are the Organisers/Promoters of the Event?
  4. The members, supporters and affiliated Angling Clubs of the Australian Trout

Foundation (ATF) and Native Fish Australia (NFA).

  1. Who is eligible to enter the Event?
  2. All recreational anglers who enjoy our inland fisheries.

The “Open Age” is for both male and female anglers.  

The “Junior Age” is also for male and female anglers who are U18 at 1st January 2021. We hope to see many junior and senior female anglers participating in the Event.

  1. Are there awards and prizes for successful anglers?
  2. Yes. Separate awards & prizes will be awarded to male and female open age and junior anglers who “Catch Measure and Release” the longest Murray Cod, or Brown Trout, or Rainbow Trout of legal sizes. Junior anglers can also win prizes for the longest redfin or carp. Female open age and junior anglers are most welcome to participate and partake of the prizes.
  1. What is the deadline for submission of Catch Record Cards?
  2. Angler Record Cards must be submitted at the recording station at Nimmo

Bridge Recreation Reserve no later than 12 noon on Sunday, for the recorded fish to

be eligible for the Event.

  1. When will the Awards & Prizes be presented?
  2. The Awards & Prizes will be presented during the FREE BBQ starting at 12 noon on Sunday.

If anyone has a question that has not been answered here, please call or email Terry or Tim.

We look forward to meeting and greeting lots of recreational anglers at the Event, and we wish you “Tight Lines, Screaming Reels, and a few Lucky Casts”.

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