The annual Bre Big Fish had a very successful long weekend with this year's event being one of the biggest yet.

A total of 428 nominations were received, with the largest ever contingent of junior participants, with a massive 175 entering.

Family groups, grey nomads and well-travelled fishermen set up camps at the choicest spots along the river, tripping in to town to re-fuel and re-stock throughout the competition.

The long weekend event attracts people from all over Australia to Brewarrina to fish along the iconic Barwon River.

“The event went really well with a record number of junior participants, which is encouraging to see families on the river and parents teaching their kids to fish” President, Katrina Ward.

"It’s a huge event with many great prizes to be won. With the major prize being a boat and motor which went to Kathy and ‘Sluggo’ Hertslett."

Enticing prizes were on offer for everyone who joined the Bre Big Fish. IMAGE: Bre Big Fish

Local knowledge of the river cannot be underestimated and locals were well-represented among the winners.

"Chris Frail won the longest Yellow-belly ($500) which came in at 46cm and runner up was Brendan Coffey ($250).

Most Carp Caught went to Aaron Eastwood ($500) with 115 carp.

The Longest carp was caught by Angus Cathell with an 80cm fish, Nikki Mason was runner up.

Over the entire event there was 1,534 carp taken out of the river, making the event rewarding for both the participants and the health of the river.

The Bre Big Fish is a volunteer-run event and they received great appreciation for their efforts.

“The committee works six months leading up to the event to secure sponsors and this year we saw the most committee members the club has ever had, with the majority being Indigenous.”