Anglers at a NSW Gone Fishing Weekend event.
Mort Bay is one of the Sydney stops in NSW’s first Gone Fishing Weekend, with a free community event scheduled for today as the state expands its annual fishing day into a two-day program.
The NSW Government says the Mort Bay event will include a meet-and-greet with online fishing creator Shroom, alongside stories from the water and fishing tips. It is listed as a family-friendly activity within a program intended to make recreational fishing more accessible.
The change from a single day to a weekend is the wider news angle, but the local value is the harbour-side event itself. It puts a practical introduction to fishing within reach of Sydney families without requiring a long drive beyond the city.
Government material describes the broader weekend as a mix of free activities, community events and family experiences across the state. It does not provide an attendance estimate for Mort Bay, so the responsible story is about access and the scheduled program rather than a predicted turnout.
The event also highlights the quieter recreational uses of Sydney’s waterways. Mort Bay sits on the inner harbour edge, where a community event can bring people to the water for a different reason from commuting, dining or sightseeing.
For prospective visitors, the important detail is that the Mort Bay program is on today. Check the organiser’s latest information before travelling, especially for timing, equipment and weather-related updates.
