2026 Refreshing Rivers Carpathon

Participants at the Carpathon had a relaxing morning by the creek.

On Saturday 21st May 2026, YACTAC and the Refreshing Rivers Program hosted 73 people at The Cape near Jerilderie for a fun and environmentally conscious community event.

Mother nature gave us some amazing weather for the Carpathon at The Cape in Jerilderie. The sun was shining, the grass was green from recent rain, and 73 people registered for the event! The fishing started off a bit slow, but there were eventually some good catches, and a cumulative total length of carp caught on the day was 959cm (9.59mts).

A huge thanks goes out to the Jerilderie Fishing Club who supported YACTAC and the Refreshing Rivers Program on the day. These blokes were amazing. They cooked the BBQ, supplied the loo, and bought along a couple of golf buggies to run around and measure the fish. Thanks also to Charli Carp for their generous donation of two Charli Carp fertiliser packs.

And the biggest thanks goes out to everyone who showed up and had a great day. There were lots of kids about, and all of them were excited to be in the competition. They happily fished, climbed trees and eyed off the prize table! Spread the word as we are hoping to make this an annual event. Although next year it would be okay if the flies stayed home and didn't join in on the festivities!

The kids enjoyed the day pulling a few carp from the system.