Western Australia’s active network of fishing clubs and organisations means there is always something going on in the fishing space. Here’s just some of the events coming up in the next few months you might consider participating in. If you have a fishing event or comp you individually or your club is running that you would like us to help promote and supporting, contact us.
2021 Fishing events and competitions
| Date | Club | Event | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 October | Recfishwest | Fish in the 'Burbs | Recfishwest are exciting to be hosting the second Fish in the 'Burbs at Austin Lakes Estate, in partnership with the Shire of Murray, on 22-23 October. The FREE two-day fishing clinic will provide fishers the chance to catch rainbow trout from a safe and accessible location in the middle of suburbia. More information to come! |
| 04 November - 07 November 2021 | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Billfish Bonanza | More information here! |
| 13 November - 14 November 2021 | Port Hedland Game Fishing Club | PilBarra | More information here! |
| 09 December - 12 December 2021 | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Heavy Tackle Tournament | More information here! |
| Late September (TBC) | Broome Fishing Club | Barra 'n' Bull S**t | Broome Fishing Club is hosting a barramundi fishing competition from 25-27 September. More information to come! |
2022 Fishing events and competitions
| Date | Club | Event | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 February - 31 July 2022 | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Search for Swords WA | More information here! |
| February 2022 (TBC) | Recfishwest | Snapper Guardians 2022 | Each year, Recfishwest hold a fantastic fish stocking events where kids, fishers and families can help us release thousands of pink snapper. To find out more about this awesome event, check out the latest Snapper Guardians article here and keep an eye out on our social media for more events like this over the years! |
| March 2022 (TBC) | Esperance Deep Sea Angling Club | Esperance Deep Sea Classic | Each year, the Esperance Deep Sea Angling Club hosts Esperance's biggest fishing event. With heaps of prizes to be won, make sure to keep an eye out closer to the month for a exact date and more information to come. If you'd like to see last years results, check out our article here! |
| 18 March - 26 March (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | GAMEX | More information here! |
| April 2022 (TBC) | Hillarys Yacht Club | Hillary's Harbour Classic | More information to come! |
| April 2022 (TBC) | Mary Island Fishing Club | Derby Buccaneer Classic Fishing Competition | The Derby Buccaneer Classic Fishing Competition is held each year by the Mary Island Fishing Club which features the ultimate four-day fishing adventure held amongst the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago. Keep an eye out close to the date for more information to come! |
| May 2022 (TBC) | Shark Bay Fishing Club | Shark Bay Fishing Fiesta | The Shark Bay Annual Fishing Fiesta is attended by more than 1,000 people visiting the area and participating in the week-long festivities. The event is hosted by the Shark Bay Fishing Club. Keep an eye out for this competition closer to the date! |
| 20 May - 22 May (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Masters Billfish Tournament | More information here! |
| 30 May - 05 June 2022 | Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce | Carnar-fin | Canar-Fin is annual fishing competition open to all recreational anglers and has been held in the last week of May since its inception in 1992, incorporating the June long weekend. To find out more regarding this event check out their dedicated website here! |
| 20 August 2022 (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Ladies Day Tournament | More information here! |
| 30 September - 02 October 2022 (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Australian Junior Billfish Tournament | More information here! |
| 27 October - 30 October (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Billfish Bonanza | More information here! |
| 01 December - 04 December 2022 (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Heavy Tackle Tournament | More information here! |
| 12 January - 22 January 2022 (TBC) | Exmouth Game Fishing Club | Tantabiddi Camp Out | More information here! |