Turn Corn into Cash at Barmera’s SA Carp Frenzy
SA Carp Frenzy returns to Lake Bonney, Barmera on February 28, with anglers set to line the banks for the state’s biggest freshwater fishing comp.
While organisers focus on pulling invasive carp out of the system, competitors are deep in the science of burley. Scroll the event chat and you’ll find everything from chook pellets and tuna oil to jelly crystals mixed with oats and vanilla essence. Day-old bread? Of course. Secret family recipe? Apparently everyone has one.
But here’s the beauty of Carp Frenzy — you don’t need a tackle sponsorship or fancy gear. You could go home $3,000 richer for the price of a basic hook and a can of corn. Anyone can win regardless of size or skill. There’s $5,000 cash prizes all up, as well as a haul of trophies and awesome prizes.
But Wait…There’s Two Comps in One
Not only could you land a Carp Frenzy prize, but we’ve confirmed that RecFish SA’s $100 tagged carp are still lurking in the shallows too — which means you could score cold hard cash in two comps at once.
Beyond the fun, the event plays a serious role in removing the fast-breeding pest fish from local waterways, all while bringing families, mates and visitors together for a weekend by the water.
SA Carp Frenzy
WHEN: Saturday Feb 28
WHERE: Lake Bonney, Barmera
REGISTRATIONS: >> Now Open
