G’Day anglers, it’s great to have you back here with us!
Another year, another competition… join us for 3 big rounds of fishing, for your chance to be crowned King or Queen of the Burrum for 2026!
ROUND 1 – Easter Sunday
ROUND 2 – 11th July
GRAND FINAL – 26th September
This year we are lucky enough again to have Tackle World Bundaberg as our major sponsor, and they have kindly donated prizes and vouchers worth $3,500!
Competition Entry Fee: (*this does NOT include your camping fee*)
Juniors who pay the senior fee are eligible for senior prizes, and are excluded from junior prizes.
| Senior Angler – $50 | Junior Angler – $20 |
Species: Flathead – Catch and Release, based on a brag mat photo only.
Entries & Briefing: All entries must be received by the Friday prior to each comp date. Briefing is held at 6:00 pm in the Bush Bar on the Friday prior to each comp date.
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE PHONE DANNY – 0418 797 532
COMPETITION RULES
Fishing Times
Fishing is allowed between 5.30am and 3.30pm
on the Saturday of each comp.
Anglers may only fish between these times on
each day of the competition. Night fishing is not
allowed. Fish caught outside these hours and
after dark will not be accepted.
All capture record sheets and photos must be at
the Camp Bar, fully completed, no later than 4
pm on Saturday of the comp.v
Fishing Methods
Fish may be caught by lure or bait.
When bait fishing, it is recommended to use
circle hooks only.j
Fish Measurement
Prizes are based on the length of the flathead
measured from the tip of the nose to the end of
the tail and photographed on a drag mat & tape measure.
Each photo must also include the token that
will be provided at registration. And where
possible, the photo must also show the lure or
circle hook in situ.
Every fish must be photographed and sent to Eliza on 0450564077.
Photos presented without a token showing will NOT be accepted.
Fishing Etiquette
Entrants must respect the space of other boats
whilst fishing. Skippers are asked to keep at 40
meters unless invited closer. Boats in disregard of
this requirement may face disqualification from
the event.
Attendance @ Tournament Briefing
Each event points (lenght) will be added to an overall points tally of the 3 events. The presentation of all major trophys and prizes will be held on the Grand Final. Minor Event Prizes will be presented on the Saturday evening of each event.
Briefing is held at 6:00 pm in the Bush Bar on the Friday prior to each comp date.
Attendance at the tournament briefing is required
by all adult entrants unless prior arrangements
have been made to obtain event rules and
capture tokens. Junior entrants will also receive a
token.
It is essential that all senior and junior entrants
receive their numbered token and display their
token in photographs of captured fish.
Adjudication
The Weigh Masters will judge using the digital image provided and this decision will be final. In the event of a tie the first fish caught will be
the winner (as per time of photograph).
Presentation
Presentation will be held on Grand Final Day at 5pm.
Anglers must be present to claim their Lucky Angler Prize.