2025 ANSA QLD SPECIES CHALLENGE
2025-05-02 00:01 - 2025-05-05 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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
