IGFA Fishing Clubs
Oceania Region
AUSTRALIA
Australian National Sportfishing Association
[email protected]PO Box 328
MATRAVILLE NSW
2036
AUSTRALIA
+61 2 9311 3200 +61 408 609 586
www.ansa.com.au
Fellow Club
ANSA is the recognised peak national body for sportfishing throughout Australia and has been operational since 1967. ANSA consists of a network of branch associations across every Australian state which in turn have their own network of ANSA affiliated clubs. All told there are in excess of 200 fishing clubs affiliated with ANSA across Australia and an overall personal membership in excess of 3000.
ANSA maintains a comprehensive Australia wide record chart which embraces line class, all tackle and length only records. The record chart caters for all kinds of fishing activity and techniques in both salt and freshwater and there are distinct records for junior and senior members. The ANSA record chart has a very strong and positive focus on capture and release fishing.
ANSA also conducts its own national tagging programme (Austag) and actively participates in a variety of research and conservation projects in its own right and in partnership with a number of government agencies and research bodies. ANSA is a leading and vocal advocate for conservation of marine resources and the protection of fishing rights and entitlements.
The ANSA code of ethics embraces "Sport - Conservation - Integrity" and our motto is to "Limit your catch - not catch your limit"
More information on ANSA can be viewed at www.ansa.com.au
ANSA Enquiries to: John Burgess
PO Box 328 Telephone: 02 93113200
Matraville Mobile: 0408609586
NSW 2036
Australia Email: [email protected]
Cairns Rod & Reel Club
[email protected] [email protected]P.O. Box 14316
Mt Sheridan
CAIRNS QLD
4868
AUSTRALIA
0428150251
Contributing Club
Exmouth Game Fishing Club
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 121
EXMOUTH WES
6707
AUSTRALIA
+61 8 9949 4567
www.egfc.com.au
Contributing Club
The waters surrounding Exmouth hold over 40 different game fish species, including six different species of billfish. All of the fishing grounds are within close proximity to launching facilities, moorings and marina pens. Gamex is the club's main event and is Western Australia's premier game fishing tournament. This annual fishing competition has been running for over 30 years with many state, national and world records achieved by male, female and junior anglers. The 8 day event now incorporates social evenings, scientific studies, educational sessions and product information. These are intended to assist anglers with their fishing skills and to ensure the sustainability of the event and game fishing into the future.
Game Fishing Association of Australia Inc.
[email protected]PO Box 1172
HOBART TAS
7001
AUSTRALIA
+61 418 121 317
Fellow Club - 20 Year
Game Fishing Club of South Australia
[email protected]477 Port Rd.
CROYDON SA
5008
AUSTRALIA
(614) 787-3683
Contributing Club
The Game Fishing Club of South Australia was formed on the 16th of September 1937. Our membership at present is at 120 mixed with senior, family and junior membership. New members are welcome. Visit our website: www.gfcsa.com.au
Gold Coast Game Fish Club Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 972
PARADISE POINT QLD
4216
AUSTRALIA
+61 438 307 556
www.gcgfc.com.au
Contributing Club
The Gold Coast Game Fish Club Inc. was established in 1970. The GCGFC is not only Queensland's oldest incorporated Game Fish club but it is also currently Queensland's largest by both membership and tournament participation. Each year the club conducts an annual competition for its members, as well as hosting two (2) open tournaments, the pHenceit Light Tackle Masters in the month of January and our Cabo Yachts & Bruce Lynton Prestige Automotive Blue Marlin Classic in the month of April, where we principally target billfish. Our club is an affiliated member with the QGFA, GFAA and IGFA.
Gold Coast anglers are very privileged for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that we have ready access to billfish all year round including arguably one of the best blue marlin fisheries in the world. Apart from billfish, there is a myriad of other game fish species on our doorstep.
Lake Macquarie Game Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 53
SWANSEA NSW
2281
AUSTRALIA
+61 409 493 786
www.lmgfc.com.au
Fellow Club
Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fishing Club
[email protected] [email protected]55A Shoal Bay Rd
SHOAL BAY NSW
2315
AUSTRALIA
024-981-0021 042-372-7195 +61 2 4981 1459 0432 620 138
Fellow Club
Registered club offering fantastic food with a million dollar view. We hold an annual shootout tournament in February every year, this year our prize bounty is in excess of $75,000.00.
Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 870
NHULUNBUY NT
0881
AUSTRALIA
+61 438 450 535
http://govefishingclub.org.au/
Contributing Club
Nor-West Game Fishing Club
[email protected]Rosemary Island
Dampier
DAMPIER WES
AUSTRALIA
+61 408 923 390
www.nwgfc.com.au
Contributing Club
NWGFC was established in 1963. Club members from all parts of Australia and overseas enjoy light tackle game fishing off the Pilbara Coast, Dampier Archipelago in Western Australia. Families and young anglers are encouraged to visit the club's H.Q. at Rosemary Island for 1 week each season to utilise our 43ft charter boat. Species targeted include small black marlin, sailfish and pelagics. All anglers are encouraged to release all billfish and fish for the future.
Shoalhaven Game Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 5
GREENWELL POINT NSW
2540
AUSTRALIA
04-02715861
www.shoalhavengfc.com.au
Contributing Club
South Australian Game Fishing Association
[email protected] [email protected]PO Box 2232
MT GAMBIER SOA
5290
AUSTRALIA
+61 419 866 670 +61 408 264 488
http://www.gfaa.asn.au/sagfa
Contributing Club
South Sydney Amateur Fishing Association Inc.
[email protected]PO Box 328
MATRAVILLE NSW
2036
AUSTRALIA
+61 2 9311 3200
www.southsydneyafa.com
Contributing Club
South Sydney AFA is one of the oldest and largest amateur fishing clubs in the Sydney metropolitan area. The club is affiliated with the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA), New South Wales division of the Fishing Clubs' Association (FCA), and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). Our member's fish blue water, rocks, estuary, beach and freshwater. Members travel throughout NSW to fish both ANSA and FCA conventions.
The club also conducts its own competitions (ANSA and FCA), 365-day board fish and boat competition and throughout the fishing year, organizes social club outings to various "special spots". South Sydney Amateur Fishing Association is a friendly and family oriented club, which holds family social functions as well.
South Sydney AFA is unique in that it is one of the only amateur fishing clubs in the south eastern suburbs with its own club house, boat storage, fish cleaning and weigh in facilities.
The club holds a formal meeting night every first Wednesday of the month at the club house at approximately 8 pm. Guest speakers, films, fishing reports and information sections are provided for all members, guests and visitors. The club is also open every other Wednesday night for a social get together.
Sunshine Coast Game Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected]SUNSHINE COAST QLD
AUSTRALIA
+61 409 694 154 +61 418 855 518
www.scgfc.com.au
Contributing Club
Swordfish & Tunny Club of Australia
[email protected]MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA
(619) 379-5616
www.swordfishandtunnyclub.org
Contributing Club
The Swordfish & Tunny Club is Australia's oldest game fishing club.
The Western Australian Game Fishing Association
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]30 Mohan Loop
Hammond Park
PERTH WES
6164
AUSTRALIA
+61 419 266 843 8-9386-7343
www.wagfa.asn.au
Contributing Club
The Western Australian Game Fishing Association was established in 1949 and is a member of the Game Fishing Association of Australia and International Game Fish Association. The Association co-ordinates the activities of game fishing throughout Western Australia, maintains State game fishing records and data concerning from open game fishing tournaments of its member clubs.
The Association has historically represented the interests of game fishing clubs, and their members, at fisheries forums throughout Australia. The Association was a founding member of Recfishwest, the State's peak recreational body, and has been represented at board or reference group level since Recfishwest's inception in 1998.
The Objects of the Association focus strongly on conservation and promoting ethical game fishing practises.
Victorian Game Fishing Club
[email protected] [email protected]186 Station St
ASPENDALE VIC
3195
AUSTRALIA
+61 428 319 212
https://vgfc.wildapricot.org/
Contributing Club
As a member of The Alliance Group of Clubs, The Victorian Game Fishing Club actively supports Tag & Release.
The Victorian Game Fishing Club is a family oriented fishing club with a vision to acheive an environment that will induce present and future generations anglers to value and appreciate the benefits of membership of a vibrant game fishing club
General meetings take place at the clubrooms, 186 Station St. Edithvale from 7:30 pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month with the exception of January. All are welcome.
FIJI
Denarau Game & Sport Fishing Club
[email protected]Port Denarau Marina
Denarau Island,
FIJI
+679 999 4832
www.dgsfcfiji.com
Contributing Club
The Denarau Game & Sport Fishing Club is a small family orieintated club with categories for children, women and men. The club holds 10 competitions annually with the major competition "The Fiji Classic" held mid-year attracting a number of internatioinal anglers.
NEW CALEDONIA
NEW ZEALAND
Akitio Boating Club
[email protected]Coast Rd RD 2
Akitio
Pongaroa 4991
NEW ZEALAND
06 374 3868
Contributing Club
Ashley Sport Fishing Club
[email protected]6 Carrs Rd
Louburn, RD 2
Rangiora
7472
NEW ZEALAND
3 313 4042
www.nzbgfc.org.nz/ashley-bank-fishing-club
Contributing Club
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]25 The Strand
Russell
NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 403 7857 27-4 088804
www.swordfish.co.nz
Contributing Club
The Bay of Islands Swordfish Club has clubhouses overlooking the water in both Paihia and Russell. Both clubhouses have bar and bistro facilities as well as displays of historic fishing photographs, fish mounts and memorabilia. Members of all affiliated clubs are most welcome to enjoy the Club's facilities when visiting the area.
Cape Egmont Boat Club
[email protected]PO Box 5
Okato 4248
NEW ZEALAND
0275707017
Contributing Club
Clevedon Game Fishing Club
[email protected]26 Clevedon Kawakawa Rd
Clevedon
Auckland 2248
NEW ZEALAND
21-729769 27-4729-769
www.clevedongamefishingclub.webs.com
Contributing Club
Our biggest touirnament which is the Fitzroy One Base Tournament held at Great Barrier Island in March every year has a huge prize pool of over $50,000. We welcome anglers from all around the world.
Counties Sport Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]Te Toro Road
Te Toro
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 235 7359 +64 27 575 7411
www.csfc.co.nz
Contributing Club
The idea of a sport fishing club based in Waiuku was first considered when a meeting of interested people was held on Aug 23rd 1989 with 80 people attending. A steering committee was formed and the 1st general meeting was held on 20th Sept 1989 to formally launch the club which was then named the West Coast S.F.C.
The aims of the club were to promote safety awareness on the West Coast, Manukau Harbour and Waikato River bars. To promote conservation and friendly competition and to keep members informed of the latest techniques and happenings in the fishing world.
A name change came in June 1990 and the club was renamed 'Counties Sportfishing Club' as it is still known today..
On Nov 30th 1991 (after serving a years probation) the club was admitted to the NZSFC.
In Dec 1992 the club purchased it's own V.H.F. Channel 5. The repeater equipment is set up on the Port Waikato Hills, giving us wide coverage.
The club adopted minimum safety standards for all boats fishing off the West Coast and boats weighing in gamefish run the risk of disqualified fish if the boat doesn't comply. A high standard was reached at the first boat check day and has been kept up since.
In Nov 1994 the club became a member of the I.G.F.A. and also the Pacific Ocean Research Foundation. The club boasts several NZ records, mainly sharks.
1999 had to be one of our best years with many anglers not only fishing the West Coast but also travelling the country to fish. 71 Billfish caught with 81% tagged; also 2 Wahoo (1 a NZ record) And 7 Y/fin.
The club has grown steadily over the years, We currently have around 700 members.
Events for the year
One Base: 2nd - 5th Feb 2012
NZSFC Nationals: Last week feb, nationwide tournament
( This is only time we get to go head to head with all the other clubs around NZ )
The Fish'nchicks: March ( Ladies only open tournament )
Family day: March/April (aimed at kids, heavily subsidised comp $5 entry)
Grunter Hunter: Gurnard only 17th June
Ice Breaker: 7th & 8th July sat&sun. ( New season, open comp fish anywhere )
Snapper Slam: Nov, 2.5kg target weight.( $30 entry 75% returned as cash prizes )
Demon Anglers Catching Club Inc.
[email protected]1533 Kahikatea Flat Rd
Kaukapakapa City
Auckland 0871
NEW ZEALAND
+64 21 579 570
www.sporty.co.nz/dacc
Contributing Club
Doubtless Bay Sportfishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 411
Mangonui
Northland 0442
NEW ZEALAND
021-886-926
www.doubtlessbaysportfishingclub.org.nz
Contributing Club
Doubtless Bay <http://g.co/maps/n8pqy> in the Far North of New Zealand covers almost 100 sq miles of reasonably sheltered waters and has an abundance of fish species and shellfish. Extending from Karikari Peninsula in the west to Berghans Point on the eastern side these inshore fish are accessible from either boat or land based and just outside the bay is a healthy Marlin fishing area less than 30 minutes from shore.
The club was established in 1994 by a number of enthusiastic locals with assistance and guidance from the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club who generously provided the first weigh station at Mangonui. The early days of the club saw a number of both privately owned launches and charter boats based in Mangonui however over the years these have declined and now the fishing is done predominately from trailer boats that have the luxury of launching from a variety of locations around the bay.
With the support from Kieron Olsen of Reel Rods <http://www.reelrods.co.nz/> at his premises on Inland Rd, Rangiputa, a new weigh station has been established for the use of DBSFC. Another valued supporter of ours, Taipa Tavern, have kindly offered us the use of their location to display all of our trophies. If you want to take a look at them, head over to the Taipa Tavern.
The club continues to run 4 fishing contests during the year has a total of 3 weigh stations in the area and affiliation to NZ Sport Fishing.
Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club
[email protected]No. 2 Wharf Shed
The Esplanade
Gisborne
NEW ZEALAND
(646) 868-4756 +686 84756
www.gtsfc.co.nz
Contributing Club
Hauraki Gulf Sportfishing Club
[email protected]778 Dominion Road
Mt Eden
Auckland 1041
NEW ZEALAND
https://haurakigulf-sfc.co.nz/
Contributing Club
Hawke's Bay Sports Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]Mer Place
Napier 4104
NEW ZEALAND
06-835-8911 27-5211001
www.hbsfc.co.nz
Contributing Club
The Hawkes Bay Sports Fishing Club has its club rooms at the entrance to the Inner Harbour in Napier which is on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Most of the year members fish for bottom-dwelling species (snapper, blue cod, grouper) with pelagic species (striped marlin, tuna) only entering the bay from mid-January to April. We have an abundance at that time time of albacore, skipjack tuna, yellowtail kingfish. Yellowfin tuna used to be present but pressure in the Pacific has meant no yellowfin caught in the last 5 years.
Hokianga Big Game & Sport Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 19
Omapere
0444
NEW ZEALAND
21-811-286
www.nzbgfc.org.nz/hokiana-big-game-sport-fishing-club
Contributing Club
The Hokianga Harbour is just a 3 hour drive North from Auckland up through the Waipoua Forest and on the West Coast. The twin settlement of Omapere and Opononi are located just inside the entrance, with our club base being at the Omapere Copthorne Hotel and Resort Hokianga which is situated right on the waterfront.
The Club was first formed in 1993 and was initially affiliated to the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club. It became an Incoroprated Club in December 1997, since which time the membership has been on a steady increase, and now boasts to having 312 members.
There are two boat ramps in the area, both of which are easily accessed. It's less than 10 minutes from launching your boat to being across the Hokianga Bar which at times can be extremely dangerous so if you are unfamiliar with this contact the 'Omapere Base' ( channel 82 ) and they will be able to assist you. Once outside you will find many species of fish and have the opportunity to experience some great fishing with Marlin becoming more and more popular and bringing great results in recent years.
Omapere and Opononi have a wide range of accomodation available from bed and breakfasts, backpackers and camping grounds to hotels and motels. Most other needs you have are available from the local Four Square stores, hardware store, Service Station, craft shop, takeaway shops, cafe's and hotels plus more.
You'll find more information on the Tourist Hotel website www.omapere.co.nz <http://www.omapere.co.nz/>
Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 20
Houhora 0460
NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 409 7755
www.houhorafishingclub.co.nz
Contributing Club
The Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club (Inc) is New Zealand's most northern fishing club. Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Houhora Harbour the clubroom has stunning views of the harbour and surrounding area.
The 'Galley' restaurant and club bar are open Friday & Saturday nights from 5pm, with extended hours over the holiday season. The clubrooms are superbly located and have two large rooms available for functions with full bar facilities.
Houhora is situated 40 kms north of Kaitaia and approximately halfway up the Aupouri Peninsula, although small in size Houhora has just about everything you need for your holiday.
Boat Ramps: An excellent 2 lane concrete ramp is located at the Houhora Fishing Club.
Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club
[email protected]2 Alamar Crescent
Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai
NEW ZEALAND
+64 27 950 1894
mangawhaiboatingfishing.co.nz
Contributing Club
Mangawhai is situated 1 1/2 hours north of the harbour bridge and less than an hour south of Whangarei on the east coast.
The Club was first formed in 1946 and has an average membership of 250 members a year. We are a community based familiy fishing and boating club, fishing both on the east and west coast in close proximity to Mangawhai. As a member of the NZ Sport Fishing Council Inc our fishing targets most of gamefish found in our water; striped, blue and black marlin, broadbill swordfish, short billed spearfish, yellowfin tuna, and sport fish being snapper, kahawai, yellowtail, king trevalley and hapuka.
The harbour offers 2 boat ramps for easy lauching and sufficient parking for trailers. Within 30 minutes you can be in the most wonderful fishing spots, including great coastal spots and the famous Hen & Chicken Islands, not to mention Sail Rock. Add another hour and you will reach the Mokohinau Islands, once you have crossed the 'Bar'. On a normal day, crossing is a breeze, but it is a bar and you do have to be aware of the dangers. If you have never been out of Mangawhai and need to know where the channel lies, contact the club or just ask any local, and we will show you the way.
Subscriptions to the club are: :
$50.00 Family (Parents & Children under 16 years @ 1st July)
$30.00 Senior $ 15.00 Junior (Under 16 @ 1st July) $ 10.00 Midget (Under 10 @ 1st July) Includes affiliation to NZBGFC
If you haven't been to Mangawahi, check out our club Website <http://www.mangawhaiheads.co.nz>
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected] [email protected]12 The Esplanade
Whitianga
NEW ZEALAND
(647) 866-4121
www.gamebase.co.nz
Fellow Club
Club formed in 1924 and one of the five foundation members of the New Zealand Sportfishing Council. The club hosts 14 tournaments a season with the game fishing tournament run during the months January-March every year. Our club is right opposite the wharf, the outlook fantastic and visitors always welcome.
Mercury Bay was put on the international game fishing map with the exploits of Zane Grey and Captain Mitchell. Mercury Bay offers spectacular game fishing from December to April with black, blue and stripped marlin along with short bill spearfish, mahi mahi, king fish and a range of sharks.
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club is delighted to be actively involved in the promotion of recreational fishing and fishery education within New Zealand.
New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club Inc.
[email protected]PO Box 97
New Plymouth 4340
NEW ZEALAND
(646) 758-3901
www.npsuc.co.nz
Contributing Club
New Zealand Land Based Game Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected]7/306 Oneriri Road
RD 2
Northland
Kaiwaka 0573
NEW ZEALAND
+64 22 350 2527
Contributing Club
The New Zealand Landbased Gamefishing Club was formed in August 1985. The club became an incorporated society in June 1991 and was admitted as a member of the New Zealand Big Game Fishing Council (now the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Inc) in July that same year. It is the only land based gamefishing club in New Zealand to have this affiliation, and because of this, IGFA rules are recognised as the standard for all sport fishing done by our members.
The main target species for members include snapper, trevally, kahawai, kingfish and sharks. Tuna and marlin are also possible targets for experienced LBGers, particularly with many using boats to gain access to remote locations. Members of our club have tagged large numbers of kingfish since the club's beginnings, and as keen conservators of this species, we foresee tag and release becoming more popular in the future.
Members receive a newsletter every two months, which typically consists of capture reports, trip reports, news of club events, and comment on local/national issues which have the potential to impact on our activities. We hold two club tournaments each year - one in February/March, the other in August/September, with the preferred location for both being the Far North because of available facilities and the number of fishing options. Additionally, we run three or four club trips annually to locations such as East Cape, Coromandel, the Cavallis and Great Barrier Island, and from time to time some of our experts host tackle and technique sessions for members.
The end of our financial year is 30 June, shortly after which, the club holds its AGM and prize giving. Most of all this is a very friendly fishing club. Anyone can join and have heaps of fun and enjoy a pastime that has become a national sport in its own right. Whether you are just starting out or you're a seasoned rock fishing pro, our club has something to offer.
We look forward to welcoming you to our club!
New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Inc.
[email protected]P.O. Box 54242
The Marina
Auckland 2144
NEW ZEALAND
+64 21 177 1705
www.nzsportfishing.co.nz
Benefactor Club
New Zealand Sport Fishing was established in 1957 ( then called the New Zealand Big Game Fishing Council). Over time, it's representative activities have altered and expanded, with its member clubs now promoting all aspects of fishing. The Council's Clubs hold hundreds of tournaments throughout New Zealand every year, working in their local communities to promote participation in fishing and management of fish stocks.
New Zealand Sport Fishing is a non-profit organisation that is recognised by the Government's Sport & Recreation New Zealand body as a National Sports Organisation, representing the sport / recreation of fishing.
The Council has 57 member clubs throughout New Zealand. It is divided into 8 regions and each area has a management delegate that represents that region on the Council's Management Committee, along with the President, Vice Presidents, IGFA & Life Representative and the Secretary.
Pegasus Bay Game Fishing Club
[email protected]69 Tancreds Rd
RD 2
Christchurch 8082
NEW ZEALAND
+64 27 276 1738
Contributing Club
Piha Deep Sea Fishing Club
[email protected]Piha RSA (Piha)
Auckland City 0772
NEW ZEALAND
www.fishing.net.nz/index.cfm/pagerid/109/ViewPage/Piha+Deep+Sea+Fishing+Club+Inc.
Contributing Club
Welcome to the Piha Deep Sea Fishing Clubs Webpage. Our clubs goal is to promote the enjoyment, safety and protection of recreational fishing on the Auckland West Coast.
Although the fishing can be very rewarding Piha can be very dangerous and we recommend attending one of the club meetings before attempting to launch a boat or land based fishing.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at the Piha RSA at 6:30pm.
Please contact us to check annual membership fees and categories. and to receive a membership application form.
Porangahau Fishing Club
[email protected]860 Farm Rd
RD 4
Waipukurau 4282
NEW ZEALAND
27-06-8588-495
www.nzbgfc.org.nz/porangahau-fishing-club
Contributing Club
Pukemanu Boating and Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected]Wairarapa
NEW ZEALAND
27-3049689
www.pukemanufishingclub.co.nz
Contributing Club
Local fishing club which holds a competition each November. Proceeds of which benefit local charities.
The club was set up to assist fishermen on a very rough coast of New Zealand and assist in safety with radio operation, etc.
Raglan Sport Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 48
Raglan 3265
NEW ZEALAND
(647) 825-8867
Contributing Club
We welcome all future members! The club was formed in 1999 by some of Raglan's keen fisherman and woman and caters for all fishing interests from game fishing to surf casting. We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from the fisherman who fish the rugged West Coast off Raglan and our membership has grown to over 500.
Members mostly fish out from Raglan but we recognize the fact that our members fish all around the country and we accept all fish caught and weighed within New Zealand waters. Our weigh station is situated at the rear of the Harbour View Hotel and weigh masters are only a phone or V.H.F. call away. Call (Raglan Sport Fishing) on channel 86.
The club runs several very successful fishing tournaments each year. The Fish City Icebreaker in October/November. Manu Bay Fishing contest on Auckland Anniversary weekend and the Rollos' Mixed classic, which coincides with nationals, in February.
We are a member of the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. This enables members to have access to courtesy weighing facilities and clubrooms in most coastal areas. We are also members of the I.G.F.A. and the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council which ad-vocates for recreational fisherman for more fish in the water. So as a member of the Raglan Sport Fishing Club you will be supporting and improving the West Coast fishery and the environment affect-ing this catchment.
The club has initiated several large pr-jects in the Raglan area. Namely the in-stallation of the floating pontoon down at the main wharf, the rebuilding of the Kopua Boat Ramp and the installation of the V.H.F. on Mount Karioi along with the ongoing upkeep of the Manu Bay Boat Ramp and break-water.
As a club member you will receive regular newsletters and e-newsletters if you have this facility, this is all aimed at keeping you informed on club activities. We also supply you with a fishing update so you are able to catch some great fish. Our anglers regularly get bag limits of Snapper in the spring with several fish over 10kg. The Game Fishing season usually starts in mid January and runs through to April. Marlin can be caught as close as the 50m mark.
The club prides itself on its Tag and Release both for Marlin and all other species within the tagging program, and with this supplies two free tags to each paid up member, these are replaced free of charge when the completed tag form is re-turned to the secretary.
We endeavor to make the West Coast a safer place to be, and twice a year in conjunction with the Raglan Coast Guard, run a Bar Orientation day. This is an event to familiarize users with the Raglan Bar and its many seasonal changes. This event is a must for all regular and new users of this area.
Club members are friendly and helpful so please, don't hesitate to ask them for help with the bar or weather conditions. So if you are interested, please fill in the membership form on the reverse and send to the address above and we will look forward to having you onboard.
Southern Sport Fishing Club
[email protected]11 Windsor St
Invercargill 9810
NEW ZEALAND
03-2174983 24908226
Contributing Club
Tairua Pauanui Sports Fishing Club
[email protected]PO Box 62
Tairua 3508
NEW ZEALAND
+64 7 864 8361
Contributing Club
Taupo Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected]PO Box 910
Taupo 3351
NEW ZEALAND
+64 27 511 7581
Contributing Club
Tautuku Fishing Club Dunedin & Haast Inc.
[email protected]Smaills Beach
Tomahawk
Dunedin
NEW ZEALAND
+64 21 456 772 064 21-456772
www.tautuku.com
Fellow Club
The Huia Family and Fishing Club
[email protected] [email protected]1123 Huia Rd Huia
Auckland 0604
NEW ZEALAND
8118-758 +64 274 295 253
Contributing Club
Waihau Bay Sports Fishing Club
[email protected] [email protected]Waihau Bay Store
Opotiki
Bay of Plenty 3199
NEW ZEALAND
+64 21 108 8817
http://www.nzbgfc.org.nz/waihau-bay-sports-fishing-club
Contributing Club
The inaugural meeting of the WBSFC was held on the 21st of January, 1966. It came about after considerable discussion between residents and visitors to promote water safety and develop an interest for the recreational fishermen. Those present included Pat Burstal, Len Walker (chairman), Harry Dutton (Sec./Treasurer), Mick Sheridan, Bill Harding, Jim Walker and Jack Edlin.
The first tournament held was on 27th December 1967, with Lottin Point and Waikawa Point being the boundaries. During 1969/1970 limited membership was gained to the NZ Big Game Fishing Council and a set of scales along with a gantry were put in place to cater for notable catches now being achieved. By 1973 full membership of the NZBGFC was gained. The following year saw the yellowfin tuna on the cape background adopted as the club logo, placed on shirts and ties to give the Club recognition outside the area.
1975 saw the First World Record, a 366.3 lb hammerhead shark caught by Fred Bailey. Today the club is very active and now has a membership of approximately 450. The three lane concrete boat ramp is a great asset to the club and the weigh station is situated close by with weighmasters available by phoning one of the club executive's listed below or calling the local coastguard on channel 63.
President: Clyde Fraser - 64-07-325-3949
Vice President: Jim Kemp - 64-7-325-3609
Secretary: Christine Elmiger - 64-7-325-3949
Treasurer: Sally Kemp - 64-7-325-3609
Warkworth Gamefish Club
[email protected] [email protected]1287 Sandspit Road
Laly Haddon Place
Sandspit 0982
NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 425 0099
www.wwgfc.co.nz
Contributing Club
The Warkworth Gamefish Club forms the sportfishing division of the Sandspit Yacht Club. We are based in waterfront clubrooms 45 minutes north of Auckland, on the east coast. Our annual tournaments, events, and other club info is on our website. Warkworth Gamefish Club is proudly affiliated to the IGFA and the New Zealand Sportfishing Council.
Wellington Surfcasting & Angling Club
[email protected] [email protected]Evans Bay Parade
Evans Bay
NEW ZEALAND
+64 4 939 1217
Contributing Club
The Wellington Surfcasting and Angling Club is Wellington's premier fishing club. Established in 1958 the Club has a strong tradition of competitive fishing throughout the country and has won national titles on many occasions.
The Club has over 100 members of all ages and is affiliated to both the New Zealand Angling and Casting Association and the New Zealand Sports Fishing Council.
The objectives of the Club are to promote and foster sport fishing in the Wellington Region and to this end we have both Shore and Boat sections in which members can compete at senior and junior levels.
Whangamata Ocean Sports Club
[email protected]1100 Port Rd
PO Box 84
Whangamata 3643
NEW ZEALAND
27-4 865 520
www.oceansports.co.nz
Contributing Club
History of the Whangamata Ocean Sports Club
Our club was formed on 3 April 1958 in Carl Spender's garage as the Whangamata Boatmen's Association. In 1982 we obtained our own clubrooms and commenced the game fishing section. A short time later, we joined the IGFA as the Whangamata Boat & Game Fishing Club. The original Members were billed three pounds, 10 shillings to supply a pump for water at the wharf. This was in 1960 and the wharf was completed in 1962. We now have 5788 club members.
History of the Whangamata Ocean Sports Club
Objects of Association quote "To enable boatmen to approach and consult Thames County about all matters concerning boat owners and users re wharf and harbour facilities. Those who attended were: Doug Norman, Wally Findlater, Bunty Brown, Ben Thompson, Colin Patchell, Stan Death, Jim Ansell, Laurie Jameson, Roy Nicholls and Jack Tew" unquote.
There were five apologies from Albie Deadman, Lex Aikman, Ben Morris, Si Bailey and Alex Dargan.
Wally Findlater became Chairman until 14 May 1960 when Stan Death accepted nomination and was elected unanimously. The successive committees for several years wrote reams of letters to the Thames County Council trying to gain amenities such as fresh water on the wharf and lower landing built onto said wharf for ease of loading and unloading. Finally, Stan organised working bees and members of the club were levied Three pound Ten shillings ($7.00) each and under Stan's supervision we had a bore put down, supplied our own pump and laid the water onto the wharf. This was completed in 1960. Then after much more correspondence with the Thames Council re wharf lower landing, they supplied the timber and the club by way of working bees built the lower landing, this was completed in 1962.
In June of 1960 the Committee changed the name from the Whangamata Boatmen's Association to the Whangamata Boat Club.
In April of 1960 Lex Aikman (another of our life members) became Secretary, a position he held into the l970s. Then in September 1961 we became in Incorporated Society under the name of The Whangamata Boat Club Inc. During this time after more correspondence with the Marine Department the leading lights for entering the harbour and the wharf lights were installed in 1964.
From this time on much discussion, planning and letter writing took place about sites and plans for a clubhouse and marina but our numbers were few, our finances small and our voice to the powers that be was barely audible. Three separate sets of plans were drawn up and three separate sites were granted subject to water rights and town planning consent etc. None of these became reality and our need was growing. It was during this time that game-fishing outriggers began to appear on more and more boats in the harbour, people were becoming more aware of the leisure and pleasure to be gained from game fishing which is available just outside our harbour entrance. As the years rolled by we started running a bi-monthly social which proved a huge success. Initially they were held in the R.S.A. hall and as the numbers grew we moved into the Buffs Hall and eventually into the Memorial Hall. Many will remember the social success of these functions. Our membership rose from 47 to 270.
Through all these years each successive committee never lost sight of the need of having our own Clubhouse and in 1982 this became a reality. A game fishing section was formed within the club and by a Motion at a Special General Meeting changed our name to Whangamata Boat and Gamefishing Club Inc.
This only happened with more meetings and correspondence with the Thames Coromandel District Council, the final result was that in 1985 with much hard work, all voluntary, we had a Clubhouse complex adjacent to the wharf which housed the Whangamata Boat & Game fishing Club, the Whangamata Marine Radio, the Whangamata Search and Rescue Organisation and the TCDC's Harbourmaster's Office.
So to that small band of men who started this off in 1958 and held meetings in garages and private homes and bumped their heads against many brick walls in endeavours to achieve a goal we say "bless you and many, many thanks"
Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club
[email protected]Marina Rd RD 3
Whangarei 0173
NEW ZEALAND
094343818
www.sportfishing.co.nz
Contributing Club
The Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club runs ten large gamefishing tournaments throughout the year starting with a Snapper & Yellowtail tournament in November and finishing with a kingfish tournament in June. Our major tournaments feature a number of sections including Billfish (Marlin and
Broadbill), Shortbilled Spearfish, Game sharks, Tuna (Yellowfin, Big Eye and Bluefin), Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail (Kingfish), Snapper, Kahawai and Tag and Release. Each tournament has its own set of rules and all tournaments only
recognize "fish caught within the Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers' Club and IGFA Angling Rules". Minimum weights are in accordance with New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC) rules and points systems for each tournament are used to ensure that the majority of points are awarded for tag and release.
Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club Inc.
[email protected]573 Whangaroa Rd
RD 1, Kaeo
Northland 0478
NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 405 0399
www.whangaroasportfishingclub.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/WhangaroaSFC/
Contributing Club
The club was founded in 1925 by Zane Grey and has remained the hub for game fishing off the east coast of Northland ever since. The clubroooms are on the waterfront of the Whangaroa Harbour, giving easy access to some spectacular sight and fishing within the harbour and along the coast. We are adjacent to a marina with nearby parking, boat ramps, a hotel and motels for you to come enjoy the busy fishing scene with us. We are a family friendly club so come and see the awesome fish mounts and history in the clubrooms, listen to the fishing stories, and enjoy a beautiful meal in the cafe.
World Sports Fishing Federation (NZ Charter)
[email protected]24 St. Stephens Ave
Parnell
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND
027 901 1792
Contributing Club
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SAMOA
TONGA
Tonga International Game Fishing Association (TIGFA)
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]PO Box 150
Neiafu, Vava'u,
TONGA
+676 841 3459
www.uarausportfishingclub.com
Contributing Club
TIGFA was the only Association representing recreational anglers in the Kingdom. In July 2002 the association evolved to create regional clubs. TIGFA adopted a parent assoc. role with the purpose to represent recreational anglers at gov't level.
TIGFA, the parent association has 2 affiliated clubs; Vava'u Sport Fishing Club & Nukualofa Fishing Club. If an angler joins one, they're also a TIGFA member. TIGFA runs 1 Nat'l Tournament every year and maintains Nat'l Records. No club rooms or website.