Tilapia Tournament Wraps Up with Big Wins For the Environment

Warrina Lakes came alive as eager anglers turned out in force to help protect our local waterways! An impressive 276 tilapia were caught, making a real difference in tackling this invasive species.

A massive shout-out to everyone who took part – your efforts to remove the tilapia will give our native fish a better chance to thrive!

This event would not have been the same without the amazing support from our sponsors. Thanks to  local businesses, we had $6,000 worth of prizes up for grabs! A big round of applause goes to:

And a special congratulations to our prize 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

Thank you to our amazing community and sponsors for making this event a blast!

Together, we’re protecting the wetlands at Warrina Lakes and having some fun doing it.
 

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.