Shimano Mackerel Classic
Schedule
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Northern Pavilion, cnr of Marine Parade and North St, Southport, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4215 | Southport, QL
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Dates: Sunday 22 March, 2026Fishing Time: 5am until 1pm
Target Species: Mackerel
Team Size: 2 or 3 anglers
Registrations close: Thursday 19 March at 12:00pm
Briefing: Saturday 21 March 2026 at 6:00pm (via Facebook)
Scoring: Three (3) biggest fish per team (combined length). Each bag must include one Spotted Mackerel. Extra prizes for rogue species Wahoo. Please note Wahoo not include for scoring.
Fishing Methods:
Lures (casting & trolling permitted).
Bait (burley permitted).
Maximum of four rods in the water, per team.
Measuring & Submissions:
Fish must be measured on official Liquor Legends Bragmat.
Nose on zero to fork of tail.
Token must be visible in all photos.
No angled pictures - all pictures to be taken directly above the centre of the fish on the mat. Please take your time to get a good pic. Blurry, unfocussed and angled pictures will not be accepted.
Prize for best happy snap (not measuring submission) posted to our GCSFC Community Facebook Page.
Pictures of top three fish (including a spotty) to be sent to Jason on 0414 535 792 after 1pm, but before 1.30pm on 22 March 2026.
Fishing Boundaries and Rules for Prizes:
Fishing is in Queensland waters, but all anglers must be back at the Gold Coast Sports Fishing Clubhouse for presentations to qualify for prizes (no exceptions).
Presentation will be at 2pm on 22 March 2026.
Prizes:
Total pool of $4850 of prizes from Shimano.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Biggest Mackerel
Biggest Mackerel (Junior)
Best event happy snap posted to Gold Coast Sports Fishing Club Community Facebook Page (as voted by community/club members at presentation).
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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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