Fishing Tournaments - Whakatane Sportfishing Club

Tournaments

Current & Upcoming

Tournament Overview

At the Whakatane Sportfishing Club, our tournaments offer a thrilling challenge for anglers of all levels. Our diverse range of events provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and compete in a friendly, vibrant atmosphere.

Explore our schedule of upcoming tournaments, get acquainted with the rules, and learn how to enter. From local favorites to major events, there’s always something exciting on the horizon for our members and guests.

Details, Rules, and Prizes

Scroll down to find everything you need to know about our upcoming tournaments, including detailed event descriptions, official rules, and information on prizes. Get ready to cast your line and join the competition!

2026/2027 tournament schedule

2025/2026 Tournament Schedule

2024/2025 Progressive Results

Upcoming Tournaments

Get ready to compete in our upcoming events – where skill meets excitement on the water.

Christmas Hams Tournament

KEY INFONow includes diving section – Red Crayfish Date: 21st November 2026 Commences at 6am and concludes at 5pm Saturday 21st November 2026 Briefing: in the Whakatane Sportfishing Club on Friday 20th November at 7pm Prizegiving: in the Whakatane Sportfishing Club on...

OCTOBER 2026 MONTH-LONG Tournament

OCTOBER IS TROUT MONTH! Free Month-Long Tournament for Members! Get ready for a month of chasing trout, with our October Trout Month Tournament kicking off: Thursday 1st October 2026 Concludes 5:00pm Saturday 31st October 2026 And to celebrate the opening of Trout...

Past Tournaments

Explore our previous tournaments and see the highlights and results from past events.

seven species Tournament

Briefing on Friday 9th October after club night – skippers must attend and sign the skippers sheet Fishing commences Saturday 10th October 6am Fishing concludes Saturday 10th October 5pm Weigh station open Saturday 10th October from 2pm – 5pm...

September 2026 MONTH-LONG Tournament

KEY INFO Month Long tournaments start on the 1st of the Month and conclude on the final day of the Month. August is Kahawai Month. Measure only tournament. Prizes for Longest and Average Length Kahawai. In the open and junior section. There is also a prize for a...

August 2026 MONTH-LONG Tournament

KEY INFOMonth Long tournaments start on the 1st of the Month and conclude on the final day of the Month. August is Kahawai Month. Measure only tournament. Prizes for Longest and Average Length Kahawai. In the open and junior section. There is also a prize for a...

Hubbard Contracting Winter Tuna Tournament

KEY INFORuns from Saturday 4th July to Saturday 25th July with briefing in the club on Friday 3rd July and prizegiving in the club on Saturday 25th July. $500 per team (team minimum of 2 maximum of 6 anglers) Species is Southern Bluefin Tuna. Heaviest Southern...

July 2026 MONTH-LONG Tournament

KEY INFOMonth Long tournaments start on the 1st of the Month and conclude on the final day of the Month. July is Gurnard Month. Measure only tournament. Prizes for Longest and Average Length Gurnard. In the open and junior section. There is also a prize for a...

Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament

KEY INFOOcean Ford Kai Ika Charity Tournament – proceed going to Blue Light Charity empowering youth Briefing in the Whakatane Sportfishing Club Thursday 5th March at 7pm Fishing commences 6am Friday 6th March Last weigh in 5pm Saturday 7th March Entry fee $60 per...

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Progressive Tournament Results

Stay updated with the latest tournament outcomes as we continually post the most recent results. See how our anglers are performing in each competition and track their progress throughout the season!