2026 Mangrove Jack Tournament
Schedule
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Northern Pavilion, cnr of Marine Parade and North St, Southport, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4215 | Southport, QL
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Welcome to the 2026 Mangrove Jack TournamentGet ready for a big weekend chasing red dogs! The Mangrove Jack Competition is open to anglers of all experience levels and will run across one full tidal cycle.
REGISTER TEAM: https://www.goldcoastsportfishingclub.com.au/mangrove-jack-tournament
Dates & Times
Saturday 14 February – Sunday 15 February
Fishing Times:
Start: Saturday 4:00am
Finish: Sunday 12:00pm
Team Format
Teams of 1, 2, or 3 anglers
Cost: $95 per angler
Registrations close: Friday 13 February at 12:00pm
Target Species & Scoring
Mangrove Jack
5 biggest fish per team
Combined length determines final score
Fishing Methods
Lures: Casting & trolling permitted
Bait: Dead or live bait permitted
Measuring & Submissions
All fish must be measured on the official club-sponsored Liquor Legends Bragmat
Fish must be measured:
Nose on zero
Tip of tail to finish
Token must be visible in every photo
Token supplied during the briefing
All fish photos submitted via the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Community Facebook Page
Bragmat Information
To secure an official bragmat:
Contact Jason – 0414 753 792, or
Purchase at Club Night – Thursday 12 February
Check the club Facebook page for further details
Briefing
Friday 13 February
6:00pm
Conducted via Facebook
Fishing Zone Boundaries
Russell Island Power Lines
To Nerang River Highway Bridge
Prizes
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Special Awards
Biggest Mangrove Jack – Male or Female
Biggest Mangrove Jack – Junior Male or Female
This event is proudly supported by Rapala, with $2,800 worth of Rapala prize packs up for grabs.
From hard-hitting lures to premium fishing gear, these prizes are built for anglers who love chasing Jacks hard and fishing smart.
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Where is it happening?
Northern Pavilion, cnr of Marine Parade and North St, Southport, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4215Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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