Tilapia Tournament
Every September, locals and visitors alike gather for our annual Fishing Competition. The Tilapia Tournament is a fun, free, and family-friendly event with a purpose! This exciting competition is all about helping our environment. Catching Tilapia means removing invasive fish species from the Lakes waterways. With great prizes up for grabs, it's a chance to test your fishing skills, enjoy a day outdoors, and do your part to protect our native aquatic life.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just keen to cast a line, everyone’s welcome to join in the action and support this important community effort.



Tilapia Tournament 2024 Winners
William McLean – Tilapia Tadpole 5 Years and Under - Longest Fish – 30.5cm
Harvey McSwan – Tilapia Tadpole 5 Years Most Caught Fish – 33 fish
Nellie Odgers – Tilapia Trapper 6-12 Years Most Fish Caught – 18 fish
Noah Pensini – Tilapia Trapper 6-12 Years - Longest Fish – 32 cm
Tyler Kuhn – Tilapia Teen 13-18 years – Most Fish – 10 fish
Tyler Kuhn – Tilapia Teen 13-18 years Longest Fish – 30cm
Harvey McSwan – Tilapia Tamer Most Fish Overall – 33 fish
Noah Pensini – Tip-Toe Longest Fish Overall - 32cm
Lucinda DiCarlo Family – Friday Family Prize Overall Fish – 27 fish
Michael Jackson Family – Safety and Sportsmanship
Emma Stuart – Safety and Sportsmanship
Good Counsel College – Best School
Extra Prize Winners:
Persistent Fishers: Atlas Cecere, Noah Cook and Emmett Accatino
Respectful Fishers: Lakey Nodworthy, Mathias Walsh, Zara Lee Walsh
Most Encouraging Adult: Kirsty Tammiko
Most Encouraging Person: Jessica Tammiko
Most Encouraging Family: Storm Perkins Family