Monday, 15 July 2019

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Out With The Swimmers – In With The Fish!


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15 July 2019

Mount Druitt Swimming pool will be filled with 600 trout next

month for the annual Blacktown fish in.


Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the popular

event is an opportunity for children to learn how to fish in a 

fun and safe environment.


“For 27 years people have been coming to the pool to fish – 

it’s a really quirky idea that has kept going and going,” Mayor 

Bali said.


“It’ll be a great opportunity to teach the little ones how to fish, 

it’ll be almost impossible not to catch a fish.”


Held over the weekends of 2nd-and- 3rd and 9th-and-

10th August, 600 trout will be fair game for all of those fishing 

enthusiasts wanting to try their luck at casting a line.


The trout will arrive from the mountain waters of Sandy

Waterfall Creek, on the Goobarragandra River just outside of 

Tumut.


“This is a very popular event with most sessions already sold 

out,” Mayor Bali said.


“I recommend you register as soon as possible for a spot at 

this unique event.”


Spectators are also welcome, entry to the pool is free 

however a ‘fishing station’ costs $15.


This event is held under a permit from NSW Department of 

Primary Industries.


For more information and to book a session please 



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