fishing

Fishing Tournaments

We organise the Marlin Classic (Clubs New Zealand National Game Fishing Tournament).  We also organise the National and South Island Trout Fishing Tournaments.  These Tournaments are hosted by member clubs.

Rules (Marlin Classic):

International Angling Rules formulated by the International Game Fishing Association and the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Inc. are used in all our tournaments.

More Information:

Visit Hunting and Fishing for the latest information on fishing and equipment.

Clubs New Zealand 2025 South Island Trout Fishing

14 March - 15 March 2025

Clubs New Zealand 2024 National Trout Fishing Tournament

13 November - 16 November 2024

**NEW DATES** Clubs New Zealand 2024 National Sports Fishing Tournament

20 April - 21 April 2024

Clubs New Zealand 2024 South Island Trout Fishing Tournament

22 March - 23 March 2024

Clubs New Zealand 2023 National Trout Fishing Tournament

15 November - 18 November 2023

Beachlands Community Fishing Competition & Auction

25 March - 25 March 2023

Clubs New Zealand 2023 National Sports Fishing Tournament

25 March - 26 March 2023

Clubs New Zealand 2023 South Island Trout Fishing Tournament

24 March - 25 March 2023

Fishin' Competition

24 February - 26 February 2023

Clubs New Zealand 2022 National Trout Fishing Tournament

16 November - 19 November 2022

Clubs New Zealand 2022 National Sports Fishing Tournament

26 March - 27 March 2022

Clubs New Zealand 2022 South Island Trout Fishing Tournament **TOURNAMENT CANCELLED**

04 March - 05 March 2022

Clubs New Zealand 2021 National Trout Fishing Tournament

10 November - 13 November 2021