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!
Upcoming Tournaments
Get ready to compete in our upcoming events – where skill meets excitement on the water.
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...
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...
Past Tournaments
Explore our previous tournaments and see the highlights and results from past events.
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...
NZSC Youth Nationals 2026
KEY INFORuns from the 3rd to 18th April 2026 April school holidays Entry fee $5 Enter at the club or online.Proudly supported by Daiwa and Just Another Fisherman Looking for something fun and rewarding for the kids these school holidays? The NZSFC Youth Nationals 2026...
Ocean Ford Kai Ika Charity 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...
New Zealand Sportfishing Council Nationals 2026
KEY INFO The Nationals run from the 21st – 28th February 2026 Entry fee is $25.00 Fishing commences 6am on Saturday 21st February 2026 Weigh in closes and all catch cards must be in by 4pm Saturday 28th February 2026 Fishing Area: The tournament will be fished in that...
Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN
KEY INFO -  Entry fee $60 for Full Member / $80 for Social/Non-Member Briefing Thursday 5th February 2026 in the Whakatane Sportfishing Club 7pm Fishing commences 5.30am daily on Friday 6th / Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026 All boats must return to...
Whakatane Fencing – Ladies Tournament
Key Info Due to unfavourable weather conditions the decision was made to postpone the Whakatane Fencing Ladies Tournament 2026 until Friday 30th and Saturday 31st January 2026. Briefing will be in the club on Thursday night the 29th January at 7pm with prizegiving on...
Yellowfun-Tastic Tuna Tournament
Key Info Entry form - https://form.jotform.com/253214756753865 Entry fee is $50 Full member and $70 Social/ Non-member Tournament Dates 1st – 20th December Prize for 1st – 10th heaviest Yellowfin Tuna Prizegiving at the club on Saturday 20th December 7pm Sustainable...
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!
august month long – Kahawai
October Month Long – Snapper 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
July month long – Gurnard
October Month Long – Snapper 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament 2026
Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament 2026.
New Zealand Sportfishing Council Nationals 2026
New Zealand Sportfishing Council Nationals 2026.
One Base Tournament
One Base Tournament.
Whakatane Fencing Ladies Tournament
Whakatane Fencing Ladies Tournament.
Whale Plumbing - Junior Tournament
Whale Plumbing – Junior Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
Pak’n Save Christmas Hams Tournament
Pak’n Save Christmas Hams Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
October month long – Snapper
October Month Long – Snapper 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
September month long – Tarakihi
September Month Long – Tarakihi 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
Month-Long August Kahawai 2025
Month-Long August Kahawai 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
Month-Long July 2025 - Gurnard
Month-Long July 2025, Gurnard Tournament 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
Hubbard Winter Tuna Tournament 2025
Hubbard Winter Tuna Tournament 2025. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
2025 Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament
The 2025 Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
2025 Open Tournament
The 2025 Open Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
2025 Nationals Tournament
2025 Nationals Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
2025 Ladies Tournament
The 2025 Ladies Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
2024 Kai Ika Tournament
2024 Kai Ika Tournament. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
Hubbard Winter Tuna Tournament 2024
Hubbard Winter Tuna Tournament 2024. Click here to see the tournament results.Â
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