Competition Dates

Preparations for the sixteenth VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic are well advanced, with the competition running over three days from June 23-25, 2023. An attractive prize pool of over $60,000 will be on offer in lucky draws and fish prize categories. The Friday night program includes a $3000 cash lucky draw, while on the Saturday, the lucky draw will be a …

The countdown is on! The Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic and Expo will kick off with its registration day on Sunday June 11 and go through to the grand finale on Saturday June 17. After the success of the 2022 classic, the Rainbow Beach Sports Club is thrilled to bring the Family Fishing Classic back – bigger and better than …

The Moreton Island Classic is back on after a four year absence due to the global pandemic which created years of uncertainty since it was last held in 2019. The bonus is The Moreton Island Classic is coming back bigger and better than it ever was. The “Classic” will be held at the Bulwer Fire Station, which is the largest …

Moura Fish Stocking Group hold its annual Muddy Water Classic Fishing Competition at the Dawson River over Easter and it’s always a great event. The MFSG put on a fantastic comp, with good food, the ever-popular ice cream and coffee van, the bar and, on the Friday night, Apex set up an outdoor movie screen – though it was rained …

The Volunteer Marine Rescue Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic is back. The sixteenth FFC will be held from June 23-25, 2023. The prize pool for lucky draws includes a Quintrex 420 Busta boat and trailer package, cash and other great prizes. The total prize pool for the event lucky draws and fishing category prizes usually exceeds $70,000. The FFC runs from …

The twenty-eighth annual Boyne Tannum HookUp will be held on Boyne Island in Queensland this May Day long weekend, from Friday to Sunday April 28-30, 2023. And this year, Australia’s biggest family fishing competition offers its biggest prize pool ever, with over $400,000 worth of prizes to be won! The HookUp is a much-loved and favourite event for thousands of …

Easter for many means getting away on a camping and fishing trip, and what better place to do both than at the Muddy Water Classic fishing competition at Moura from April 7-9, 2023. Always a great weekend of fun, fishing and mixing with friends. Run by the Moura Fish Stocking Group that, with the support of district and community, holds …

The Redland Bay Amateur Fishing Club is an amateur fishing club that has something for every fisho, at any skill level. The club is full of like-minded people who love the outdoors and fishing. The Redland Bay Amateur Fishing Club has been established for about 30 years now and started with a few anglers at the Redland Bay Hotel – …

A fishing holiday targeting bucket list species has netted a $20,000 Christmas cash catch for a Maleny fisher who jagged first prize in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Fish’n’SIPS tagged fishing competition. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Billy Perske claimed the cash after landing his dream catch, a 1-metre-long …

Women from around the Sunshine Coast and greater Moreton Bay region, including the Gold Coast, are invited to take part in the 2023 Women’s Fishing Classic. Participants are encouraged to register early. Women with all skill sets are encouraged to apply – from novice beginners to fierce competitors. The founder of the Women’s Fishing Classic Nicole Robinson said the competition …