Mackerel Classic 2025 Wraps Up with Big Fish and Fierce Competition
The Gold Coast Sportfishing Club is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Mackerel Classic, held on Saturday, March 22. With over 50 anglers hitting the water, the tournament delivered an action-packed day of fishing and some seriously impressive catches.
2025 Mackerel Open Season
The event saw a strong turnout from both seasoned anglers and newcomers, competing in teams of two or three for over $6,000 in prizes, proudly supported by Wilson and our valued local sponsors. From dawn to early afternoon, competitors fished hard, submitting their top catches via the Club’s community Facebook page and returning to the clubhouse by 2:00 PM for the official presentation.
Tournament Results:
1st Place – Team Busting Up: 312cm total (122, 112, 78)
2nd Place – Kouta Cowboys: 297cm total (107, 103, 87)
3rd Place – Team Mad Keen: 283cm total (98, 98, 87)
Special Category Winners:
Biggest Male Mackerel: Duane Galloway – 136cm
Biggest Female Mackerel: Jamie Horner – 121cm
Biggest Junior Mackerel: Cooper Brinkley – 81cm
The Club would like to thank all sponsors, particularly Wilson, who provided the major prize pool and helped deliver this event to our community. Thanks also to Switchbait for designing the exclusive Champion Team shirts — a highlight that many teams had their eyes on.
Building Momentum for the Future
“This year’s Mackerel Classic was a fantastic display of community spirit, sportsmanship, and passion for fishing,” said Gamesmaster Trent Hopkins “From juniors to experienced anglers, it was great to see everyone enjoying the day and making memories on the water. We’re especially proud of the turnout and thankful for our sponsors who continue to support grassroots fishing events like this.”
The Gold Coast Sportfishing Club looks forward to an even bigger and better event in 2026 and encourages anyone keen to get involved to follow the Club’s Facebook page for updates and future announcements.
