Riverina Classic Catch and Release Fishing competition great success

The weekend of February 7, 8 and 9 was a raving success, as the Riverina Classic Catch and Release Fishing competition reeled in over 800 keen anglers from around the district.

An impressive total of 1418 fish were caught; 1138 Murray cod, 87 silver perch, 20 yellow belly, and 173 carp.

Fishers trawled the Murrumbidgee between Gogeldrie Weir and the Carrathool Bridge, and sent in happy snaps of their biggest catches.

Over $20,000 was raised and donated to Rural Outreach Counselling Inc.

Money will also be allocated to restocking the river with fingerlings.

Organisers were over the moon with the 12th successful event, noting it is a wholesome family weekend which raises a good amount of funds for a terrific cause.

Category winners and results:

Junior Female Yellow Belly: 34cm, caught by Peyton Hopwood

Junior Male Yellow Belly: 55cm, caught by Blake Newman

Senior Female Yellow Belly: 52cm, caught by Chloe Buckley

Senior Male Yellow Belly: 56cm, caught by Charlie Martin

Biggest carp: 74cm, caught by Amy McColl

Junior Female Biggest Cod: 79cm, caught by Indie Crowe

Junior Male Biggest Cod: 86cm, caught by Zane Roche

Senior Female Biggest Cod: 94cm, caught by Kylie Fraser

Senior Male Biggest Cod: 110cm, caught by Reece Gadd

Champion Anglers:

Senior - Corey Roche with a 13.45m cumulative length

Junior - Tylen Roche with a 9.45m cumulative length