North Queensland Sportfishing Championships 2023
2023-04-28 18:00 - 2023-04-30 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
The Hinchinbrook Sportfishing Club is once again hosting the NQ Champs from the 28th – 30th April 2023. Planning for the event is well underway and the Official Rules and Information can be found by clicking on the link below.
For further information contact Adam Royle on 0417610446.

ANSA STH QLD Interclub Challenge 2023
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-21
ANSA STH QLD INTERCLUB CHALLENGE 2023
Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Sportfishing Club
In conjunction with the ANSA QLD Executive, the Sunshine Coast Sportfishing Club are hosting an ANSA QLD Interclub Challenge and we would like to invite any ANSA member to participate in this social fishing event. Come along and meet members from other clubs and enjoy a social fishing weekend. This is a friendly club-based fishing competition for continuing to promote the spirit of ANSA.
Location: Carlo Point. BIG4 Breeze Holiday Park – Rainbow Beach.
Dates: 19th to 21st May 2023

EVENT PROGRAM
FRIDAY 19th May
6.00pm – Meet and Greet at the H Area Camp Kitchen. SCSFC will cook a free sausage sizzle. BYO Drinks.
7.00pm Briefing: Competition Rules and Safety Briefing. If you are not attending the Friday night, we can send you the Competition Code via email, which should be displayed in the picture with the fish you submit.
SATURDAY 20th May
6.00am Start Fishing. There is no obligation to fish right through to cease fishing. Fish to your hearts content. You may fish multiple venues in the allotted fishing time.
Saturday Night – We will have a campfire and some fun and games. BYO marshmallows.
SUNDAY 21st May
12pm noon. Cease Fishing.
12.00 to 1.00pm – Hand in capture sheets to competition committee. We will be on the grassed area near the H Area Camp Kitchen. From 1pm we will have free hot dogs and Presentation. BYO Drinks. Even if you had no luck or couldn’t fish come along anyway. Family and friends are welcome.
FISHING CHALLENGE
STH QLD INTERCLUB TROPHY – This is a Club award and will go to the club with the highest score. The score will be calculated by using the clubs 5 longest fish, combined with the number of total species they caught. This is an all-tackle award. Calculation for the trophy is: Total length of 5 nominated fish in mm of fish plus 100 points per species.
Example: Flathead 500mm, Bream 300mm, 2 Mackerel 700mm and 800mm and a Mullet 300mm = 2600 points. The clubs combined eligible species caught – 15 species x 100 points = 1500 Total score is 4100. Note – No Sharks, Eels or Rays.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
LONGEST FISH by a SENIOR ANGLER – Prize and certificate
LONGEST FISH by a JUNIOR ANGLER – Prize and certificate
LONGEST BREAM – Prize and certificate
LONGEST FLATHEAD – Prize and certificate
LONGEST REEF – Prize and certificate
LONGEST PELAGIC – Prize and certificate
One prize per fish for individual awards.
Each club must appoint a captain to take control of the capture sheet and complete it for submitting to the weigh master/recorder on the Sunday.
ANSA fishing rules apply. Fish are to be measured to the fork of the tail. A photo of the fish along with the Competition Code on a suitable measuring device is required and may be requested by the weigh master/recorder. Photos of captures can be sent to SCSFC Recorder Noel Platt on 0438 538 614.
ANSA QLD Eligible Species does not include any Sharks, Eels or Rays. You may use lures or bait.
The Fishing boundaries are the Sandy Straits, Tin Can Bay Inlet, surf beaches from Inskip Point to Teewah Beach and anywhere offshore from the Wide Bay Bar.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
There is NO COST to ANSA members compete in the Interclub Challenge, but you will need to register. If you cannot register online, you can contact an event Organiser. Non-ANSA members will be required to register as temporary members, cost $15.
To register for the event, visit – www.ansaqld.com.au/events-register/
If you have family or friends that are coming along to the Briefing or Presentation, please let us know so we can cater for them.
To receive a prize or trophy, you will need to be at the Presentation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accommodation – You will need to organise your own accommodation. There are many options available but often fill up quickly. Contact the Carlo Point BIG 4 BREEZE Holiday Park. Ph 54863200. Mention that you are with the ANSA STH QLD INTERCLUB CHALLENGE. The Caravan Park will help you find accommodation near our competition base close to the Powered Campsites Areas H and G. Non-powered camping is also adjacent to these sites.
https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/qld/sunshine-coast/rainbow-beach-holiday-park
Fishing – There are plenty of fishing options and two boat ramps in the region. Carlo Point ramp and Bullock Point ramp. Fishing options include Tin Can Bay Inlet, Sandy Straits, Rainbow and Teewah Beaches and offshore from the Wide Bay Bar. If you are not local, SCSFC members can provide some local knowledge.
There is plenty of boat parking adjacent to campsites and cabins.
Families will enjoy the caravan park. For the kids, there are pedal carts, a playground, a jumping pillow and a games room.
GOOD LUCK, ENJOY and STAY SAFE ON THE WATER.

EVENT COMMITTEE CONTACTS
For more information or questions please contact:
Jim Brennan 0411709763 vicepresident@sunshinecoastsportfishingclub.com.au
Noel Platt 0438538614 recorder@sunshinecoastsportfishingclub.com.au

PREVIOUS INTERCLUB WINNERS
2022 – Redcliffe Peninsula Game & Sportfish Club
2021 – Kingaroy Sportfishing Club

Maryborough Fishing Festival 2023
2023-09-29 18:00 - 2023-10-01 18:00
Maryborough Fishing Festival 2023
September 29th to October 1st.
The 2023 Fishing Festival is to be hosted by the Maryborough Sportfishing club. The ANSA QLD Fishing Festival is wonderful event where all ANSA members, along with their families and friends can gather together and enjoy a social long weekend catching up, a friendly fishing competition, formal dinner with annual awards and the AGM.
Usually, a group of members start to arrive early in the week, to enjoy the local area, sight-see and testing the waters. There are so many fishing options. You can fish Offshore (pelagics and reefies), the Bay (Mackerel and Tuna), the rivers (Barra and King Salmon), freshwater (Barra, Bass and Sooties) and land-based if you don’t have a boat. The Maryborough members will kindly share enough information to get any visiting anglers a start.
Friday – Briefing at 6pm at Wallace Caravan Park.
Saturday – Fishing Competition. Lines in from 5am.
Saturday night – Qld Sportfisher Awards Dinner 7pm at Old Sydney Hotel.
Sunday- Fishing Competition. Lines in from 5am to 12 noon and 1pm Sausage sizzle and competition presentation.
Sunday Afternoon- AGM will follow the presentation.
Sunday night- NRL Grand Final
Register Now!… www.ansaqld.com.au/events-register
Cost:
Adult (16+): ANSA Member – $35
Non-member – $65
Kids (5-15yrs): ANSA Member – $15
Non-members – $30
(Kids under 5 FREE!)
Registration Fee covers: Meet & Greet & Eat – QLD Sportfishers Awards Dinner – Fishing Comp & Lunch

The venue:
Is the Wallace Caravan Park at 22 Ferry St Maryborough.
Contact details for the RV Park are:
Phone: 07 4121 3970
Email: info@wallacecaravanpark.com.au
W: www.wallacecaravanpark.com.au
Reception hours
Mon and Fri 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Tue-Thur. 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat. 9am – 6 pm
Sun & Pub Hols 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sites available include:
Powered premium drive through (with an additional adjacent parking area if required (free of charge)) and powered standard reverse-in (additional parking as above).
Unpowered sites, Double cabins and Family cabins (with space for car & boat trailer to be parked on the forecourt).
Booking details:
When organising their bookings members/participants should identify themselves as attending the “ANSA QLD Maryborough Fishing Festival and Park management will allocate suitable sites or accommodation according to the customers’ requirements and you will get a discount of 10%.
There is no booking fee or deposit requirement. The Wallace RV Park is pet friendly and has an off-leash exercise area.
Entrance to the park is left off Ferry St in the first block after crossing the Lamington Bridge inbound to Maryborough (across Ferry St from the Lamington Hotel). The park has frontage to the Mary River and is less than 200 metres from the Lamington Bridge public boat ramp.
More details to come. If you have any questions
Contacts:
Michael King – 0409750677 – kingsfour@bigpond.com – Ansa Qld Events co-ordinator
Dean Rockemer – 0407639705 – dnorock82@hotmail.com – Maryborough SFC

REDCLIFFE SPORTFISHING CHALLENGE 2024
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27
DRAFT RULES ONLY AT THIS STAGE, SAVE THE DATE

To be held on the weekend of 25th to 27th October 2024.
Hosted by the Redcliffe Peninsula Game & Sportfish Club Inc.
Friday 25th Competition Briefing
Meet and greet at Moreton Bay Boat Club on the back deck, starting at 6pm. Nibbles will be provided. The restaurant and bar will be open. We will have a short briefing and handout rules and capture sheets. (If you are not attending the briefing, competition organisers can email Briefing handouts out with the Tournament Code).
Saturday 26th Start Fishing
Lines in from 5am. There is no requirement to return to MBBC for Saturday night, but some anglers may choose to meet there for dinner (table reservation recommended). There is no obligation to fish right through. Fish your own hours.
Sunday 27th Cease Fishing and Presentation
Lines out from 1pm. The weigh station will be open for weighing fish and handing in capture sheets from 2.00pm until 3.00pm on Sunday. BBQ and Presentation from 3.00 pm on Sunday on the Grassed area at MBBC. In the event of rain, we will be on the back deck.
Anglers may compete in one or both Challenges over the competition. Maximum of 2 fish of each species may be submitted for each Challenge.
BAY CHALLENGE (bay, lakes, land-based, beaches & rivers) – Fish must be caught from any of the Bay, estuary’s, beaches, jetties, canal, lakes or rivers. A combined total length of best 5 fish.
BLUEWATER CHALLENGE (offshore) – Fish must be caught offshore as per the fishing areas and outside a line from Combyora Point on Moreton Is. to Skirmish Point on Bribie Is. A combined total length of best 5 fish.
There will be awards and prizes for: The Longest fish overall section. Individual winners, Mystery Length Fish •Lucky Entry draw.
Entry Fee: $25.00 for all Senior and any accompanying Juniors are free.
If you are not a member of RPGSC.inc or ANSA, you will need to pay $15.00 for a temporary membership fee for seniors.
GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION
This is a length-based competition. All fishing is to be conducted under ANSA rules. All State fishing rules and bag limits to be observed. Undersize fish cannot be submitted. You may fish any division. Any fish that will be submitted for the challenges must be photographed twice, once on a brag mat or measuring device with the Tournament Code displayed and once with the angler. The fish must then be documented on the supplied capture sheet to be submitted to the weigh master after cease fishing. While catch and release is encouraged, anglers are also encouraged to keep fish for a feed, and these fish may be presented gilled and gutted. Certified scales will be provided at the weigh in.
Fishing areas are all waters between Noosa Heads to the north and south to QLD/NSW Border including dams and rivers, excluding privately owned waters. Award winners must be present to receive any awarded prize. In the event of a draw in any category, the first angler to accumulate their score will be considered the winner. All species in the ANSA Qld Species list are eligible to submit, excluding Sharks, Rays and Eels.
To view list visit www.ansaqld.com.au/competitions/eligible-species-list/
There will be a free BBQ provided on Sunday for the weigh-in and presentation. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased from the MBBC can bar provided.
Please Note: While RPG&SC Inc. takes all due care when conducting events, the RPG&SC Inc. and the MBBC are not liable for any damage, injury or costs sustained to persons or property, therefore all persons participating in RPG&SC Inc. events must conduct themselves in a responsible manner and RPG&SC Inc reserves the right to cancel their entry. RPG&SC Inc reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event.
Please be aware, that fishing photographs taken may be used on the RPGSC Inc. website, social platforms and future event advertising. Tagging of fish is promoted, a list of species will be as per the ANSA monitoring schemes which is available at https://www.ansaqld.com.au/monitoring-plans/ . For visiting anglers Accommodation for the event is not supplied but parking of boats in the MBBC will be available. Please see reception at MBBC and a deposit for the access key will secure access for the event.
Contacts for more information:
Vaughn Daly – RPGFC Chairman – 0414 868 200 – dalyspropertyservices@live.com.au
Mick King – ANSA Delegate – 0409 750 677 – kingsfour@bigpond.com
Greg Evans – RPGFC Secretary- 0407 010 957 – secretary@rpgsc.com.au
ENTRY INTO THE MBBC FACILITIES All entrants that live within a 15km radius of the MBBC must be at least a social member of the MBBC or a reciprocal club member to enter the premises for the purpose of briefing and presentation night in accordance to Liquor licensing laws and as per the Clubs QLD reciprocal list. Visitors sign in with ID. (full list http://www.clubsqld.com.au/

STH QLD INTERCLUB CHALLENGE 2024
2024-04-19 17:00 - 2024-04-21 15:00
STH QLD INTERCLUB CHALLENGE 2024
DATES: 19th – 21st April 2024
Hosted by the Kingaroy Sport fishing Club Inc
The Kingaroy Sport Fishing Club along with ANSAQLD are hosting the QLD Interclub Challenge for 2024 and we would like to invite all ANSA members to participate in this social fishing event. Come along and meet members from other ANSAQLD clubs and enjoy a social fishing weekend. This is a friendly club-based fishing competition to promote the spirit of ANSA. All friends and family welcome to come along.
The STH QLD Interclub Challenge is a great opportunity for your club members to get together to fish and socialise and compete for the prestigious Champion Club Trophy. There will also be some individual prizes.

LOCATION: Bjelke-Petersen Dam. Yallakool Park – Haager Dr, Moffatdale QLD.
Friday -Meet and Greet from 6pm with the briefing starting at 7pm. Dinner will be supplied and bring your drinks and chairs.
Saturday – Fishing is 6am to 6pm.
Sunday – Fishing 6am to 12 noon. Hand in sheets. Lunch supplied Kingaroy and Presentation.
You will find us at the main Camp Kitchen near the pool.

Cost and Registration:
There is a cost of $10 per person and juniors (under 16) years of age are free.
Any non-members that wish to participate will also need a pay a temporary membership of $15.00
To register your attendance for the event, please click on Register for Interclub
ACCOMMODATION:
There are plenty of accommodation options and heaps of room for boats. BOOK NOW.
To book a powered site at Yallakool Park, call Marie on 07 41684746 and when booking mention Kingaroy Sportfish Club.
You can find all the accommodation information by visiting the website yallakoolpark.com.au

FISHING CHALLENGE:
STH QLD INTERCLUB TROPHY – This is a Club award and will go to the club with the highest score.
To fish on this dam, you will need a SIPS permit.
To receive a prize or trophy, you will need to be at the Presentation.
GOOD LUCK, ENJOY and STAY SAFE ON THE WATER.

EVENT COMMITTEE CONTACTS:
For more information or questions please contact:
Glen Unverzagt 0429644238 Kingaroy SFC President and Co-ordinator
Karen Bradwell 0407130585 Kingaroy SFC Event Co-ordinator
Mick King 0409750677 kingsfour@bigpond.com ANSAQLD Events Co-ordinator

PREVIOUS INTERCLUB WINNERS
2024 -?
2023 – Kingaroy Sportfishing Club (Hosted by Sunshine Coast SFC at Carlo Point, Rainbow Beach)
2022 – Redcliffe Peninsula Game & Sportfish Club (Hosted by RPGSC at Redcliffe)
2021 – Kingaroy Sportfishing Club (Hosted by Ipswich SFC at Somerset Dam)

HINCHINBROOK CHALLENGE (INTERCLUB)
2024-05-03 18:00 - 2024-05-05 16:00 | Ingham Showgrounds (Hinchinbrook Clubhouse), 27 Cooper Street, Ingham, Queensland, 4850, Australia
The Hinchinbrook Challenge is a ‘socially competitive’ interclub event for members of ANSA clubs and their family and friends. The event carries on the tradition of the ‘NQ Champs’ through the awarding of Champion NQ Anglers and Club.

BUNDABERG FISHING FESTIVAL 2024
2024-09-27
Bundaberg Sportfish Festival 2024
September 27th to 29th.
The 2024 Fishing Festival is to be hosted by the Bundaberg Sportfishing club. The ANSA QLD Fishing Festival is wonderful event where all ANSA members, along with their families and friends can gather together and enjoy a social long weekend catching up, a friendly fishing competition, formal dinner with the Annual Awards and the AGM.
Traditionally, members start to arrive earlier in the week, to enjoy the local area, sight-see and testing the waters. There are so many fishing options. You can fish Offshore (pelagics and reefies), the rivers (Barra and Jacks), freshwater (Barra, Bass and Saratoga) and land-based if you don’t have a boat. The Bundaberg members will kindly share enough information to get any visiting anglers a good start.

Itinerary:
Friday – Briefing will be at Bundaberg Tackle World, located on Quay Street from 5.30pm
Saturday – Fishing Competition. Lines in from 4 am.
Saturday night – Qld Sportfisher Awards Dinner will start from 5.00pm at Sandhills Sport Club located in Bargara.
Sunday- Fishing Competition. Lines out by 12 noon. Competition presentation & lunch from 12.30pm at the Burnett Heads Community Hall, 19 Zunker Street.
Sunday Afternoon- AGM will follow the presentation. A representative from each club, is requested to attend. Any other interested members are also encouraged to attend.
Saturdays Non-Fishers Day Out- This year Krystie & Tracey are organizing an EPIC “Non-Fishers Day Out”. There will be no age limit, and all are welcome to attend. One of the events will be a pre purchased ticket of $59. If you are interested in the fun packed full day, can you please let us know by emailing nodicart@bigpond.net.au by the 30th of August so we can organize bookings for this event.
NON Fishers Day Itinerary.
○ 7:15am Meet at Kelly’s Burnett Heads
○ 8am Paint with Kate Victoria
○ 11:45am Lunch at Macadamia place
○ 1:30pm Dessert at Tinaberries
○ 2:30pm Afternoon tipple at Kalki moon.
We will have a mini bus for the day. $59 will need to be paid prior to the painting. Message Tracy 0406598196.

The Venue:
The Fishing Festival will be held at Burnett Heads, a 15 minute drive from the heart of Bundaberg.
Saturday night dinner will take place at Sandhills Sports Club Located in Bargara a short 10/15 minute drive from Burnett Heads.
The AGM on Sunday will take place at the Burnett Heads Community Hall, 19 Zunker Street
There are accommodation options in and around Burnett Heads and the main boat ramp is only 2kms from the Lighthouse Hotel Motel.
The ramp has direct access to the mouth of the mighty Burnett River and from here, depending on weather, we have access to the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. From the ramp you can head up stream and catch anything from Barra to Whiting.
This year you can fish as far south as the Burrum River, as far North as Baffle Creek, as far west as Lake Monduran and East out to the reef.

Registration:
To register for the festival, click on the link below and complete the form and email to treasurer.ansaqld@outlook.com.au
Payment details are on the form. Click on the link below
BUNDABERG FESTIVAL 24 Reg Form

Name

Mick King

Simone King

Glen Unverzagt

Karen Bradwell

Don Patterson

Tracey Patterson

Adam Royale

Melissa Royale

Helen Johnson

Terri Hanlon

Peter Mynard

Frank Downey

Brendan Moore

Dennis Horne

Benjamin Horne

Carolyn Barritt

Cameron Barritt

Shaun Manthey

Peter Drakos

Bob Dover

Graham Geary

Will McUtchen

Linda McUtchen

Isaac McUtchen

Hugh McUtchen

Bob Avery

Noel Platt

Cost:
Adult (16+): ANSA Member – $45.00
Adult (16+): Non-member – $75.00
Kids (5-15yrs): ANSA Member – $20.00
Kids (5-15yrs): Non-ANSA Member – $40
(Kids under 5 FREE!)
Registration Fee covers: Meet & Greet – Awards Dinner – Fishing Comp & Lunch

Accommodation:
Suggested options include –
Burnett Heads Holiday Park – 07 4159 4313
Lighthouse Hotel Motel – 07 4159 4202
Seaside Bed & Breakfast – 0423 073 855 (mention ANSA for a discount)

Contacts:
Ashley Schiffke – 0448070837 – atschiffke-1989@hotmail.com – Bundaberg SFC Co-ordinator
Michael King – 0409750677 – kingsfour@bigpond.com – Ansa Qld Events co-ordinator

REDCLIFFE SPORTFISH CHALLENGE 2024 ( NOTE DATE CHANGE )
2024-11-15 18:00 - 2024-11-17 18:00
Hosted by the Redcliffe Peninsula Game and Sportfish Club on the weekend of the 15th to 17th of November 2024. There will be some Great Prizes to be won and Lucky Angler Prize Draws

Friday 25th Competition Briefing
Meet and greet at Moreton Bay Boat Club on the back deck, starting at 6pm. Nibbles will be provided. The restaurant and bar will be open. We will have a short briefing and handout rules and capture sheets. (If you are not attending the briefing, competition organisers can email Briefing handouts out with the Tournament Code).
Saturday 26th Start Fishing
Lines in from 5am. There is no requirement to return to MBBC for Saturday night, but some anglers may choose to meet there for dinner. There is no obligation to fish right through the two days. You may fish your own hours.
Sunday 27th Cease Fishing and Presentation
Lines out from 2pm. The weigh station will be open for weighing fish and handing in capture sheets from 3pm until 4pm on Sunday. BBQ and Presentation from 4 pm on Sunday on the Grassed area at MBBC. In the event of rain, we will be on the back deck.

Anglers may compete in one or both Challenges over the competition. Maximum of 2 fish of each species may be submitted for each Challenge.
BAY CHALLENGE (bay, lakes, land-based, beaches & rivers) – Fish must be caught from any of the Bay, estuary’s, beaches, jetties, canal, lakes or rivers. A combined total length of best 5 fish.
BLUEWATER CHALLENGE (offshore) – Fish must be caught offshore as per the fishing areas and outside a line from Combyora Point on Moreton Is. to Skirmish Point on Bribie Is. A combined total length of best 5 fish.
There will be awards and prizes for: The Longest fish overall section. Champion Mens, Ladies, Junior and Sub-junior sections.
Entry Fee: $20.00 for all Senior and any accompanying Juniors are free.
If you are not a member of RPGSC.inc or ANSA, you will need to pay $10.00 for a temporary membership fee.

This is a Length-Based All Tackle competition. All fishing is to be conducted under ANSA rules. All State fishing rules and bag limits to be observed. Undersize fish cannot be submitted. You may fish any division. Any fish that will be submitted for the challenges must be photographed twice, once on a brag mat or measuring device with the Tournament Code displayed and once with the angler. The fish must then be documented on the supplied capture sheet to be submitted to the weigh master after cease fishing. While catch and release is encouraged, anglers are also encouraged to keep fish for a feed, and these fish may be presented gilled and gutted. Certified scales will be available at the weigh in. You can also submit a club capture sheet.
Fishing areas are all waters between Noosa Heads to the north and south to QLD/NSW Border including dams and rivers, excluding privately owned waters. Award winners must be present to receive any awarded prize. In the event of a draw in any category, the first angler to accumulate their score will be considered the winner. All species in the ANSA Qld Species list are eligible to submit, excluding Sharks, Rays and Eels.
To view list visit www.ansaqld.com.au/competitions/eligible-species-list/
There will be a free BBQ provided on Sunday for the weigh-in and presentation. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased.
Please Note: While RPG&SC Inc. takes all due care when conducting events, the RPG&SC Inc. and the MBBC are not liable for any damage, injury or costs sustained to persons or property, therefore all persons participating in RPG&SC Inc. events must conduct themselves in a responsible manner and RPG&SC Inc reserves the right to cancel their entry. RPG&SC Inc reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event.
Please be aware, that fishing photographs taken may be used on the RPGSC Inc. website, social platforms and future event advertising. Tagging of fish is promoted, a list of species will be as per the ANSA monitoring schemes which is available at https://www.ansaqld.com.au/monitoring-plans/ . For visiting anglers Accommodation for the event is not supplied but parking of boats in the MBBC will be available. Please see reception at MBBC and a deposit for the access key will secure access for the event.
ENTRY INTO THE MBBC FACILITIES All entrants that live within a 15km radius of the MBBC must be at least a social member of the MBBC or a reciprocal club member to enter the premises for the purpose of briefing and presentation night in accordance to Liquor licensing laws and as per the Clubs QLD reciprocal list. Visitors sign in with ID.
Contacts for more information:
Vaughn Daly – RPGFC Chairman – 0414 868 200 – dalyspropertyservices@live.com.au
Mick King – ANSA Delegate – 0409 750 677 – kingsfour@bigpond.com
Greg Evans – RPGFC Secretary- 0407 010 957 – secretary@rpgsc.com.au

2025 ANSA QLD SPECIES CHALLENGE
2025-05-02 00:01 - 2025-05-05 23:59 | QLD Waters
2025 ANSA QLD SPECIES CHALLENGE.
This is a statewide event and may be run in conjunction with any other club events.
REGISTRATION:
No formal registration is required, and the event is FREE to all ANSA members!
AIM:
The ANSA QLD SPECIES CHALLENGE is an event that reflects the fundamental challenge of fishing, that being the challenge of fisherman vs fish. The Challenge is instituted so that Anglers can join and fish together across Queensland over the same weekend. The only objective is catch as many different species from the ANSA Queensland species list as possible in three days.
This is the perfect event for kids and anglers seeking to challenge themselves beyond the traditional “catch the biggest/most fish”.
REGISTRATION:
All members of ANSA QLD are eligible to fish the challenge. Non-ANSA members that wish to participate may be granted temporary membership for the event but are required to pay a temporary membership fee. Contact your clubs ANSA delegate or ANSA QLD for more information. ANSA Qld Contacts
BOUNDARIES:
All fishing is to be conducted in Queensland waters.
HOURS OF EVENT:
The Challenge commences at 12:01am on the Saturday 3rd May and concludes at 6:00pm Monday 5th May (entries to be completed before midnight on Monday the 5th May).
TACKLE AND METHODS:
Any sportfishing tackle and/or method that includes a fishing line may be utilised.
NOTIFICATION OF CATCH:
Fish captures must be entered using the ANSA QLD online ENTRY FORM and must be submitted before midnight on Monday 5th May. A helpful hint is to submit your species as you go.
SCORING:
Anglers receive one point for every different species they register during the challenge. Anglers need to get a quick photo of the fish (preferably with the angler) for identification. Anglers who wish to also be eligible for other ANSA QLD competitions must also provide a photo of their fish on an appropriate measuring device. Fish may be kept or released; all fish not meeting legal requirements must be release unharmed as quickly as possible.
PHOTOGRAPHS:
All participants agree that any photos they provide may be used on social media updates for the event and in ANSA Queensland promotional materials.
ELIGIBLE SPECIES:
Only those species listed on the ANSA QLD online Entry Form are eligible. To assist anglers a copy of the general ANSA QLD Eligible Species can be found at www.ansaqld.com.au/competitions/eligible-species-list
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS:
INDIVIDUALS
The Challenge is essentially a social event and not a hard-fought competition. It is recognized however that those who meet the Challenge deserve recognition by their peers and so each category winner will receive an awesome prize pack from ANSA QLD. Awards shall be for the following:
a) Individual Senior Male.
b) Individual Senior Female.
c) Individual Junior (10-16yrs)
d) Individual Sub-Junior (<10yrs)
CLUBS
The species challenge is a great way for clubs to share their experiences on the water. As such, ANSA QLD will award the winning club with a $100 gift card to go towards catering supplies for a club BBQ so that members can celebrate their win.
MAJOR DRAW
One lucky angler will be selected by random draw from all participants who enter at least one fish during the challenge and win a prize
Official notification of the winning anglers and clubs will be posted on the ANSA QLD website and/or Facebook page once officials have verified the winning anglers.
Past winners of this event can be found on the Species Challenge Leaderboard page.
ANSA QLD reserves the right to remove any and all capture submissions as and when they deem it necessary.

STH QLD INTERCLUB CHALLENGE 2025 (NEW DATES)
2025-06-06 17:00 - 2025-06-08 14:00
STH QLD INTERCLUB CHALLENGE 2025
NEW DATES: 6th – 8th June 2025 Hosted by the Southern Brisbane Sport fishing Club Inc
Southern Brisbane Sport Fishing Club along with ANSA QLD are hosting the QLD Interclub Challenge for 2025 and we would like to invite all ANSA members to participate in this social fishing event. Come along and meet members from other ANSA QLD clubs and enjoy a social fishing weekend. This is a friendly club-based fishing competition to promote the spirit of ANSA. All friends and family welcome to come along.
The STH QLD Interclub Challenge is a great opportunity for your club members to get together to fish and socialise and compete for the prestigious Champion Club Trophy. There will also be some individual prizes.
LOCATION: JACOBS WELL. – Jacobs Well Tourist Park, QLD.
Friday -Meet and Greet from 6pm with the briefing starting at 7pm. BBQ Dinner will be supplied and bring your drinks and chairs. You will find us at the main Camp Kitchen events area.
Saturday – Fishing starts at 6am and finishes on Sunday at 12.00 noon. You may fish any hours you like within the competition time. You will need to hand in your capture sheets by 12.30 pm
Lunch supplied by Southern Brisbane and Presentation. You will find us at the main Camp Kitchen events area.
Cost and Registration:
Cost to register for ANSA members is $10 per person and accompanying juniors (under 16) years of age are free to enter.
Cost for a non- fishing person is $10.
Cost to register for non-ANSA members is $15.00.
TO REGISTER, simply email Jeff Maddalena with your details. Please include full name, your ANSA club, boat name and your mobile number for each person attending the event. Jeffs email is – jrmaddalena@bigpond.com.au
You can pay your registration fee by Direct Transfer to:
SOUTHERN BRISBANE SPORTFISHING CLUB
BSB – 814282 ACC- 30814236 Use you name as the reference.
ACCOMMODATION:
There are plenty of accommodation options and heaps of room for boats. BOOK NOW. To book a powered site at or cabin Jacobs Well | Gold Coast Tourist Parks and when booking mention Southern Brisbane Sportfish Club.
FISHING CHALLENGE:
STH QLD INTERCLUB TROPHY – This is a Club award and will go to the club with the highest score. The Club score will be calculated by using the clubs 10 longest fish, with a max of 2 of any species. Combine with the number total species they caught. Calculation for the trophy is: Total length of 10 nominated fish in cm of fish to the fork plus 10 points per species for every species caught. Fish must be legal length and on the ANSA QLD Species list. A picture of the fish along with the code on a suitable measuring device is required and may be requested by the weigh master/recorder. Please text pictures of your captures to Jeff – 0407 903 313
Example: Flathead 50cm, Bream 30cm, 2 Mackerel 70cm and 80cm and a Mullet 30cm = 260 points. The clubs combined eligible species caught – 15 species x 10 points = 150. Therefore, total score is 410. Note – No Sharks, Eels or Rays.
INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES
LONGEST FISH by a SENIOR ANGLER – Prize and certificate
LONGEST FISH by a JUNIOR ANGLER – Prize and certificate
To receive a prize or trophy, you will need to be at the Presentation. Each club must select a captain (or some responsible) to take control of the capture sheet and complete it for submitting to weigh master on the Sunday.
GOOD LUCK, ENJOY and STAY SAFE ON THE WATER
FISHING BOUNDRIES
Angers may fish anywhere from the Brisbane River south to Tweed Heads River, including freshwater.
EVENT COMMITTEE CONTACTS:
For more information or questions please contact:
Jeff Maddalena -Southern Brisbane SC -0407 903 313 – jrmaddalena@bigpond.com.au
Mick King – ANSAQLD Events Co-ordinator – kingsfour@bigpond.com – 0409750677

PREVIOUS INTERCLUB WINNERS
2025 -?
2024 -Kingaroy Sportfishing Club (Hosted by Kingaroy SFC at BP Dam, Moffatdale)
2023 – Kingaroy Sportfishing Club (Hosted by Sunshine Coast SFC at Carlo Point, Rainbow Beach)
2022 – Redcliffe Peninsula Game & Sportfish Club (Hosted by RPGSC at Redcliffe)
2021 – Kingaroy Sportfishing Club (Hosted by Ipswich SFC at Somerset Dam)

HINCHINBROOK FISHING FESTIVAL 2025
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-04
2025 ANSA QLD FISHING FESTIVAL will be hosted by the Hinchinbrook Sportfishing Club.
Wednesday 1st October
Meet & greet starts at 5pm at Borello Park BBQ shelter (Northern end of
Bruce parade, Lucinda).
Info for the weekend’s fishing competition will be provided as well as a
briefing on what’s biting, where to find them and local boating & fishing
facilities. A sausage sizzle will be provided for registered participants.
(BYO drinks & chairs).
Thursday 2nd October
Fishing commences at 5am with anglers having the opportunity to fish
overnight if they wish.
The Hinchinbrook region offers world class inshore and offshore fishing
opportunities with a huge variety of species on offer… you just never know
what might jump on the end of your line!
Friday 3rd October
After a day’s fishing and sightseeing around Hinchinbrook have a shower
and freshen up before heading over to the Lucinda Hotel for the QLD
Sportfishers Presentations Dinner at 6pm.
The cost of the meal is covered in the weekend’s registration fee.
Saturday 4th October
Lines out at 11am and all entries must be with the officials before 12pm.
Weigh-in, presentations and AGM will all be held at the Hinchinbrook Sportfishing
clubhouse (Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper Street, Ingham).
While participants wait for officials to announce the winners lunch will be provided
(non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase).
The QLD Sportfishers AGM will follow presentations, after which the Hinchinbrook
Sportfishing Festival will officially close.
Accommodation

Lucinda
Lucinda Point Hotel Motel – (07) 4777 8103 – www.lucindahotel.com.au
Lucinda Fishing Lodge – 0477 999 900 – www.lucindafishinglodge.com.au
Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Motel – (07) 4777 8395 – www.hinchinbrookmarinecovemotel.com.au
Wanderers Holiday Village – (07) 4777 8213 – www.wanderers-lucinda.com.au
Taylors Beach
Taylors Beach Caravan Park – 07) 4777 8560 – www.taylorsbeach.net
Boat Ramps
Dungeness Ramp (1min from Lucinda)
4 lane sheltered concrete ramp, 2 pontoons, washdown bay,
bitumen car park, suitable for boats up to 10m, access to
Hinchinbrook channel, Palm Island group and offshore reefs.
Mona Ramp (10min from Lucinda)
1 lane sheltered gravel ramp, no pontoon or washdown bay,
dirt/grass car park, suitable for boats up to 5m with access to
the Herbert River and Hinchinbrook channel.
Taylors Beach Ramp (15min from Lucinda) 2 lane semi-sheltered concrete ramp, no pontoons, washdown
bay, bitumen car park, suitable for boats up to 6m, access to the
Victoria creek, Palm Island group, and Halifax Bay.
Fishers Creek Ramp (25min from Lucinda) 1 lane sheltered concrete ramp, no pontoons or washdown bay,
dirt/grass car park, suitable for boats up to 5m, access to
Hinchinbrook channel.
Forrest Beach Ramp (30min from Lucinda) 1 lane open beach concrete ramp, no pontoons, washdown
bay, bitumen car park, suitable for boats up to 6m, access to the
Palm Island group and Halifax Bay.
Cardwell Ramp (45min from Lucinda)
(Marina) 2 lane sheltered concrete ramp, 1 pontoon, no washdown bay,
bitumen car park, suitable for boats up to 6m, access to
Hinchinbrook channel and Missionary Bay.
About Hinchinbrook
www.hinchinbrookway.com.au
www.facebook.com/hinchinbrookway
Fishing Competition Rules
To view the rules, click on the link below:
Hinchinbrook Interclub Challenge 2025 Rules
Event Contacts
Mick King – (ANSA QLD Events co-ordinator) – 0409750677 – kingsfour@bigpond.com
Helen Johnson – (Fishing comp official) – 0408055531
Sandra Cooper – (Hinchinbrook club president) – 0428312083
To view the Festival Guide, click on the link below:
Hinchinbrook Sportfishing Festival_Event Guide_2025 final
To register, download registration form, click on the link below
Hinchinbrook Sportfishing Festival Registration form

Festival Attendees currently registered
Mick King – RPGSC Craig McCarthy – NM
Julian Reid – NM Brendan Moore – Sunshine Coast SFC
Wayne Stenning Kingaroy SFC Tracy Patterson – Bundaberg SFC
Don Patterson – Bundaberg SFC Melissa Royle – Hinchinbrook SFC
Adam Royle – Hinchinbrook SFC Warren Steptoe (Life member)
Gary Cotter Steve Watson (Life member)
Dave Donald – NQ Flyfishers Bob Avery – Hinchinbrook SFC
Helen Johnson – Hinchinbrook SFC Shaun Manthey – Kingaroy SFC
Matt Sauer – Kingaroy SFC Shane Murphy –
Peter Griffiths – Maryborough SFC Stephen Dametto-Hinchinbrook SFC
Sandra Cooper – Hinchinbrook SFC Scott Hinds – Hinchinbrook SFC

Kylie Jackson – Hinchinbrook SFC Jackson Hodge -Hinchinbrook SFC

Ken Johnson-Hinchinbrook SFC Graham Weston-Cairns SFC

Stan Clancy – N/A Lewis Poppi- N/A

Chase Bartolini – N/A Matthew Cutler -Kingaroy SFC

Terese Steinhardt -Kingaroy SFC Chris Bache -Cairns SFC

Bob Dover – Kingaroy SFC

Enjoy the Festival and stay safe on the water.

ANSA QLD SOUTHERN INTERCLUB CHALLENGE 2026
2026-05-01 18:00 - 2026-05-04 12:00
DATES:
Friday 1st May – Monday 4th May 2026

HOST CLUB:
The Bundaberg Sportfishing Club is hosting this year’s ANSA QLD Southern Interclub Challenge and we invite all ANSA member to join us for what will be a great weekend!
The event is designed to be a social fishing experience for all ages where members from ANSA clubs can get together and share their passion for fishing. We also encourage members to bring along family and friends to enjoy the weekend with and promote the spirit of ANSA. And of course, there will be fishing prizes up for grabs as well as the opportunity for your club to compete for the prestigious Champion Club Trophy.

SCHEDULE:
Watch This Space in early 2026!

COST:
Watch This Space in early 2026!

REGISTRATION:
Watch This Space in early 2026!

CONTACTS:
Adam Royle
ANSA QLD Events Co-ordinator
nqfisho@live.com.au
0417610446
Ashley Schiffke
President (Bundaberg SFC)
0448 070 837
atschiffke-1989@hotmail.com
