Free ‘fishing day’ returns to Longreach to teach kids about aquatic life

Our Junior Fishing Day is back!
Held in Longreach, this free, family-friendly event is the perfect chance for kids of all ages to cast a line, learn the basics of fishing, and discover the amazing aquatic life of the Thomson River.
Apex Park, Longreach
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Under 11s: 9am – 12pm
11 and older: 1pm – 4pm
RSVP is essential by 17 September to admin@dcq.org.au or 07 4658 0600.
- Learn about river health and conduct WaterBug surveys
- Learn knots and fishing with hand reels along the Thomson River
- Free tackle box and fishing gear
- Smoko provided, with a sausage sizzle from 12pm to 1pm
- Parental supervision required
Download the flyer here.
This event is supported by Longreach Yellowbelly Fishing Classic and Longreach Outdoors Centre, and sponsored by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries’ Community Fishing Grant.



