General News
10 March, 2023
Hundreds angle for prize catch
Horsham Fishing Competition organisers are planning to welcome more than 1000 people from three states over the coming Labour Day weekend, with more than 320 participants registered for the 46th annual competition. Contestants will be competing for...
Horsham Fishing Competition organisers are planning to welcome more than 1000 people from three states over the coming Labour Day weekend, with more than 320 participants registered for the 46th annual competition.
Contestants will be competing for more than 30 items to win their share of a prize pool worth more than $35,000.
The winner of the senior longest fish overall will take home a CFMOTO C Force 450 motorbike, with a Savage Hawk 360 Boat and a Cross Fish Charter for eight people to be won by second and third place winners respectively.
The top three prizes for junior anglers are a CFMOTO Youth bike, a Nintendo Switch gaming system, and a TRAXXAS Big Foot Remote Monster Truck.
Horsham Fishing Competition secretary Steve Thomas said he was confident of attracting more participants.
"Last year, we had 1050. So we're expecting more this year and we're ahead of schedule this time around," he said.
"There's a movie night on Saturday night, and there's wildlife with animals on Sunday and I think those activities will persuade more local families to visit."
Horsham Police Acting Inspector Matt Haughton said he hoped all visitors would have a safe and enjoyable event.
"We're running an extra unit on the afternoon and night shifts, as well as running patrols during the day," he said.
"We expect people to enjoy themselves and have a good time, but make sure they don't act in an anti-social manner, and respect the people around them as well."
Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Robyn Gulline said the event would be a great boost for the town's economy.
"When we bring in visitors from outside the area, some will camp, and some will pay to stay in motels or caravan parks.
"The works will be finished along the river next week, so that area will also be a nice place for people to gather."
Horsham Fishing Competition is held from Friday until Sunday at Sawyer Park riverside.