ABT BARRA SALTWATER OPEN
The Samaki Saltwater Barra Open is set to make waves this June as it hits Queensland’s iconic Fitzroy River for an all-new Australian Bass Tournaments showdown. Proudly sponsored by Samaki, this exciting addition to the ABT calendar brings tournament barramundi fishing back to big tidal water — where current, structure and timing separate the good from the great. This is a Teams event (teams of 2) with the winner determine by the best 5 Barramundi by Weight per day using a length weight curve.
RAINBOW BEACH FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC 2026
The Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic has been operating for 39 years bringing community, business and visitors together. Our event encourages mate-ship and positive mental health outcomes through the sport of fishing.The event runs for 7 days offering many opportunities for anglers with 5 nights focusing on minority groups to encourage participation: Seniors, Ladies, Youth, Juniors and Team.
NICHOLSON ANGLING CLUB RD 6 2026
Welcome to round 6 for 2026 of the Nicholson Angling Club Annual Series. Round 6 takes place on the Nicholson River near Lakes Entrance Victoria. This round focuses on best 5 black bream combined length.
BARRA NATIONALS 2026
The Barra Nationals is an icon on the national fishing tournament scene. Currently the largest competition with 70 teams, 210 anglers registered to fish the iconic Daly River. The history of this tournament has regularly seen it at the forefront of innovation, marketing and how to have fun. In the industry it is generally regarded as a benchmark for fishing tournaments in Australia.The event attracts enormous interest with teams coming from all corners of Australia vying for the exclusive spots available.Due to the nonstop weeklong cycle of fishing, fun and entertainment the event is a serious test of determination and stamina. Most competitors go home needing a long rest to recover. The bonds that exists amongst the anglers in the Barra Nationals family is exceptional with many long term friendships being made and renewed year after year.The Barra Nationals was setup by the Palmerston Game Fishing Club way back in 1996 with a focus on providing an avenue for the average angler to fish and experience a world class fishing tournament. Competitors at the Nats via for a myriad of team and individual prizes with the most coveted being Champion Team and Champion Angler.
JABIRU BIATHLON 2026
The Southern Ocean Spectacular is a fishing competition held in Albany, Western Australia, organized by the Albany Boating and Fishing Club Inc.. This year’s event is scheduled for May 17, 2025. It features a sustainable format where competitors take photos of their fish on a brag mat in their boat, and can choose to release the fish alive. Prizes are awarded for the longest fish of each species, with a cash prize for the winning fish.
NEW ZEALAND BAIT MASTERS 2026
NZ Bait Masters launches on 30–31 May 2026, and its timing is no accident. NZ Lure Masters — the event it grows from — turns ten this year. What began as a handful of anglers gathered at a Stanmore Bay club night in 2016 has spent a decade proving that competitive fishing could look different: no kill, no weigh-in queues, just a measure mat, an app, and fish that swim away. NZ Bait Masters applies that same philosophy to a completely different style of fishing. The ruleset is bait and livebait only — no lures, no soft plastics.
ABT BREAM AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2026
Welcome to the AUSTRALIAN OPEN round of the ABT Bream Tour. The DAIWA round is a three day event hosted on the SYDNEY HARBOUR. This is an Individual event with the winner determine by the best 5 Bream by Weight per day based on Live Weigh In.
ABT BREAM HAWKESBURY RIVER 2026
Welcome to the Round Five of the ABT Bream Tour. The BAITJUNKIE round is a two day event hosted on HAWKESBURY RIVER, NEW SOUTH WALES. This is an Individual event with the winner determine by the best 5 Bream by Weight per day based on Live Weigh In.
HINCHINBROOK CATCH AND RELEASE TOURNAMENT 2026
The Southern Ocean Spectacular is a fishing competition held in Albany, Western Australia, organized by the Albany Boating and Fishing Club Inc.. This year’s event is scheduled for May 17, 2025. It features a sustainable format where competitors take photos of their fish on a brag mat in their boat, and can choose to release the fish alive. Prizes are awarded for the longest fish of each species, with a cash prize for the winning fish.
SPINWRIGHT HYBRID CLASSIC 2026
Round 2 tournament of the 2026 C.A.B Freshwater Premiership, which is hosted by Spinwright Lures at Wyangala Dam for targeting Murray Cod and Golden Perch.
This is a two day event with winning team determined based on best 10 Golden Perch total length.
Spinwright Lures (founded by Gage Wright) is an Australian company known for high-quality, hand-finished fishing lures designed for freshwater species