Late last year more than 180 adult and junior anglers competed in the 2022 Sofala Carp Blitz, held on the Turon River in the NSW Central West.
Aimed at reducing the number of invasive European carp and redfin in the river, the popular event raises funds for Sofala Central Acclimatisation Society (CAS) to purchase native fish to restock the Turon catchment via the NSW DPI Dollar for Dollar Native Fish Restocking Program, which is funded by the Recreational Fishing Trust.
A total of 242 carp and 85 redfin were weighed in with competitors Jake Pollard and Christy Healy taking out biggest carp honours with 6.895kg and 5.216kg fish respectively.
As well as providing funds for native fish restocking, the 2022 Sofala Carp Blitz also raised funds to help support Daffodil Cottage Cancer Care.
DPI Fisheries congratulates the Sofala CAS for organising and running this great community event!
