Carp Muster again proves a huge hit in Narrabri

Narrabri’s much-loved Carp Muster returned at the weekend, with eager fishers turning out to rid the Namoi River of the invasive pest.

Up and down Narrabri Creek and along the Namoi riverbanks, community members and visiting muster-enthusiasts tossed their lines.

The annual family-friendly event, organised by the Narrabri Amateur Fishing Club, is a great way to raise awareness of the environmental impact of carp on our river systems, and of course, to serve as a great day out for the community.

The presentation of prizes, held at The Crossing Theatre, was again a popular part of the weekend as entrants shared in thousands of dollars worth of prizes.

Arabella Chaplain claimed the top prize for the Carp Muster.

Danny and Arlie Wise. Danny and Arlie Wise.

Rhiannon Keeler, Lucia Kay, Bella Templeman and William Irwin. Rhiannon Keeler, Lucia Kay, Bella Templeman and William Irwin.

Back, Jess Morris, Jess Freeman, Adam O’Connell, front, Mason Slack-Smith. Back, Jess Morris, Jess Freeman, Adam O’Connell, front, Mason Slack-Smith.

Lucas and Cameron Parker and Bailey Thorne. Lucas and Cameron Parker and Bailey Thorne.

Declan Stanford and Lexi Trindall. Declan Stanford and Lexi Trindall.

Ryder and Jaxson Skinner-Smith. Ryder and Jaxson Skinner-Smith.

Hunter Drady, Harry Varcoe and Tyler Edwards. Hunter Drady, Harry Varcoe and Tyler Edwards.

Mya Keeler, Sophie Flynn, Lucia Kay and Lollie Miller. Mya Keeler, Sophie Flynn, Lucia Kay and Lollie Miller.

Aliyah and Jada Cannon, Rhea Shannon, Colby Davies, Torin Maxwell and Cady Davies. Aliyah and Jada Cannon, Rhea Shannon, Colby Davies, Torin Maxwell and Cady Davies.

Saige Rood-England and Ella Fife. Saige Rood-England and Ella Fife.

Arabella Chaplain was the first prize winner of the 2026 annual Carp Muster. Pictured is Alison Duncan receiving the prize on Arabella’s behalf presented by Caleb Dickinson. Arabella Chaplain was the first prize winner of the 2026 annual Carp Muster. Pictured is Alison Duncan receiving the prize on Arabella’s behalf presented by Caleb Dickinson.

Jason Simpson with second placed winner Ellis Allen. Jason Simpson with second placed winner Ellis Allen.

Makaybe and Delilah Mason. Makaybe and Delilah Mason.

Sarah Jones and Dustin Swain who was the fifth placed winner in the U10 junior casting competition. Sarah Jones and Dustin Swain who was the fifth placed winner in the U10 junior casting competition.