Latest Events – Australian Circuit

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.

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. 

Reeling in Excitement: Karumba Runoff Fishing Tournament 2025! Get ready, anglers! The Karumba Fishing Club proudly presents the Karumba Runoff Fishing Tournament, a thrilling 3-day event from April 25-27, 2025, celebrating the pristine waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria.