ONSHORE MARINE:
Stillwater Open Fishing Competition 2025

Anglers must obey all NZ fishing regulations. Entered fish must be of legal length.

Rod and reel only.

Fishing to commence no earlier than 5am on competition day.

Must be in line for photo presentation by 4.30 pm to be eligible.

Angler must be in attendance to receive prize.

1 fish per species, per angler to be presented.

Trifecta category made up of anglers three individual entered fish of each eligible species.

Juniors must be under 15 years old at commencement of competition.

This is a measure competition, see notes below about entering fish. If in doubt get in touch with a committee member or email fishing@swbc.co.nz

Providing a clear and valid image of the fish is the anglers responsibility and failure to enter a valid photo may be grounds for the committee to invalidate or deduct length from the entry.

Photos must be taken on a valid measure mat showing 5mm increments and a 90-degree plastic stopper. Tape measures and stickers are not valid. A list of valid measure mats and examples of photos can be viewed here https://www.fishingcomp.co.nz/approved-measures/ Providing the measure mat has an L shaped end and has been provided by a reputable supplier then other measures may be acceptable. If in doubt contact a committee member.

The fish must be placed so that the upper or lower jaw are against the stopper in their natural position (i.e., not elongated) and the tail is spread to prove length. Depending on the species and type of tail the measure will be taken to the shortest point of the V or longest point of the flat or inverted tail. Gutted, gilled or butchered fish will not be accepted. Measures will be rounded down to the nearest 5mm marking.

At the commencement of the competition the committee will announce via email and social media a number or object that must be in the photo. This object or number must be clearly visible in the photo and if incorrect or not clearly visible may be grounds for invalidating the entry.

Judges have discretion on whether to accept an entry and their decision is final, in the event of a tie photos may be asked to be re presented to scrutinise. If a tie is called then the fish caught earliest may be deemed the winner. This will be at the discretion of the committee.

Stillwater Boating Club and its representatives are not liable for any loss, damage, injury, negligence or harm to any entrant or their property during this competition.

SWBC is a licensed premises and no BYO is allowed at the club.