Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to join the fight against one of Australia’s most damaging invasive species by taking part in this year’s Carp to Croc. This fun, purpose-driven fishing competition educates participants on waterway health while putting catches to good use by turning them into nutrient rich fertiliser or donating them to the Australian Reptile Park (via BCF Tuggerah) for crocodile and alligator feed.
This month-long event begins with a free community launch at the Wyong Milk Factory on Saturday 28 March 2026, followed by a fishing muster running from 28 March to 26 April.
Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna, will officially open the event at 10.15am, followed by rod-rigging, flyfishing and electrofishing demonstrations, carp fertiliser how-to sessions and roving reptile demonstrations from the Australian Reptile Park.
Event highlights: Fishing, electrofishing and rod-rigging demonstrations, How-to sessions on making carp fertiliser, Expert talks from OzFish, BCF, Central Coast Council, DPI, WaterNSW and more, Prizes, giveaways and activities for all ages.
This year’s competition kicks off at the Wyong Milk Factory (141 Alison Road, Wyong) on 28 March (10am-1pm) with a free, family-friendly launch.
The muster competition will be run through the Fish Donkey app.
For more information, search ‘Carp to Croc’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or visit the Carp to Croc Facebook event.
Central Coast Council Media Release
