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Mackerel Classic

  • Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Northern Pavilion, cnr of Marine Parade and North Street Gold Coast Australia (map)

The Gold Coast Sportfishing Club proudly presents the 2025 Mackerel Classic!

Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Pending weather

Teams: 2 & 3 person teams

Entry Fee:

  • $95 per adult

  • $50 per child

Briefing: Video to be published on Facebook, Friday, March 21 @ 7:00 PM

Registrations close: Friday, March 21 @ 5:00 PM

Tokens: Published to Facebook Friday, March 21 @ 7:00 PM

Where: Launch from wherever, (Qld Waters Only)

Fishing Times:

  • Start Fishing: Saturday 22nd @ 5:00 AM

  • Cease Fishing: Saturday 22nd @ 1:00 PM

Catch Submission:

  • All captures must be photographed on a brag mat with the token clearly visible.

  • Write the token on a piece of paper or cardboard and ensure it is visible in all fish photographs for points.

  • Scorecards must be submitted by 1:15 PM via the Community Facebook Page

Location:

  • Fishing Queensland waters only.

  • All participants must adhere to QLD size & bag limits.

Scoring & Prizes:

  • 3 largest mackerel Spanish Mackerel (max of 2), spotted, or school (NO SLIMY MACKEREL) measured to the fork of the tail will be submitted for the final score via the Community Facebook Page

  • Both lure and bait fishing are permitted.

Prize Categories:

  • Champion Team – 1st, 2nd, 3rd

  • Biggest Mackerel Overall – Male

  • Biggest Mackerel – Female

  • Biggest Mackerel – Junior

Winners Announcement:

  • Prize and presentations will be announced at the clubhouse @ 3:00 PM and will be posted on the GCSFC Facebook page shortly after.

Important Notes:

  • This is a non-sanctioned event.

Contact Information:

David Alexander: 0409 077 732

Trent Hopkins: 0421 851 745

Jaye Allen: 0402 924 846

Bo Sawyer: 0422 835 099

Good luck & tight lines!

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