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We’re stoked to announce our first ever Waikato Fishing Competition – and you’re invited!
🗓 Event Details
- Date: 21 March 2026
- Competition Start Time: 6:00am
- Location / Launch Site: Boat ramp at the Waihi Beach Bowentown Fishing Club
- Weigh-in Time & Location: No later than 4pm, at the Waihi Beach Bowentown Fishing Club
🏆 Categories & Prizes
We’ll have a range of categories to keep things interesting, including (but not limited to):
- Heaviest Snapper - 1st and 2nd
- Heaviest Trevally - 1st and 2nd
- Heaviest Kahawai - 1st and 2nd
- Spot prizes
💰 Entry & Registration
- Entry Fee:$25 per Angler
- Who Can Enter: All current Waikato members (plus optional family/friends)
- Registration Opens: Monday 23rd February
- Registration Closes: Monday 16 March
How to Register:
Please register through emailing Vikkey at waikato@civilcontractors.co.nz.
📜 Rules & Safety
To keep things fair and safe, standard competition rules will apply, including:
- Must comply with NZ Fisheries Standards for weights and limits. Minimum size for Snapper is 32cm.
- A decision will be made Wednesday the 18th March if the compeition is to be open water or harbour only.
- All rukes and regulations including catch sizes and areas will be detailed on the registration forms.
🥪Refreshments and Accomodation
- For those who may want to stay Friday night and/ or Saturday night, there is a limited amount of accomodation available with some members. First in first served. There are also a number of Airbnb options available as well
- Restaurant and cash bar is available at the Waihi Fishing Club
✅ Don’t Miss Out
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