Australian National Sportsfishing Association Queensland Inc

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 (Australia/Brisbane)
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
