Tathra Amateur Fishing Club

New Kianniny Jetty

Boat Ramp & Cleaning Tables

Tathra Game Fishing Classic 2025
Membership Form

Kianniny Bay & Entrance to the sea

Jetty & Boat Ramp

Fish Cleaning Tables

Ample Parking for vehicles & boat trailers

  • We host five fishing competitions each year:

    Australia Day Competition

    Tathra Game Fishing Classic

    Easter Competition

    'Col Russell' Sand Flathead Competition (October)

    Xmas Competition

    At the conclusion of each competition we have a sausage sizzle and refreshments available

  • Stay up to date with activities and updates on fishing competitions on our Facebook Page
Eden Coast Waters Forecast
Kianniny Bay entrance and ramp

Bega Concrete Tanks

2025 Annual Christmas Competition Rules

Competition Times

1.       Fishing commences at 5:00am on Saturday, 27 December 2025 and concludes at 3:00pm.

2.       All competitors must enter prior to commencing fishing.

a. For entrants fishing offshore for Ocean Flathead all crew onboard must be entered in the competition.

b.  Online entry available via the QR code

c. In-person entry available at Kianinny Bay from 5:00am

3.       Entry Fees: Adults: $25.00 Juniors (15 and Under): $10.00

Species & Weigh-In Rules

4.       Ocean Flathead must be weighed at the Tathra Amateur Fishing Club clubhouse, Kianinny Bay. All fish presented for weigh-in must be gilled and gutted.

5.       Dusky Flathead are Australian salmon are photo-only entries:

a. Photos must clearly show the official competition ‘token'

i.  The token for this year will be a codeword that will be released on Facebook and Instagram at 4.30 am on the 27/12/25. (tip: write the codeword with a marker on your approved brag mat).

                              ii.      The codeword will also be given out on entry at Kianinny from 5am.

                             iii.      Time stamps on photos must also be accessible to the committee.

b. Total length must be visible on an approved brag mat

                             i. Total length measurements are taken from the nose to the tip of the tail.

c. NO Dusky Flathead or Salmon will be measured or weighed at the clubhouse

d. Approved brag mats are available for purchase at Kianinny upon entry.

Fishing Areas

6.       Offshore fishing is restricted to launches from Kianinny Bay only.

7.        Estuary fishing is restricted to the following systems

a.       Wapengo Lagoon

b.       Nelsons Lagoon

c.       Bega River

d.       Wallagoot Lake

e.       Merimbula Lake

f.        Pambula River

8.       There is no geographical restriction on where Australian Salmon can be targeted.

Mystery Weight / Length & Lucky Angler Competitions

9.       All registered anglers may enter one (1) legal fish per species in the Mystery competitions. Fish may be entered via weigh-in or photo submission (Estuary and Beach categories).

10.   Officials will record the weight or length, time, and date of capture.

11.   The angler whose fish is closest to the nominated mystery weight or length will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed or photo presented will win.

General Rules

12.   All fishing must be conducted in accordance with NSW fishing regulations.

13.   Entry includes a sausage sandwich for all paid competitors.

a. Juniors 15 years and under paying $10.00 are only eligible for Junior prizes

b. Juniors may pay additional $25.00 to compete Adult sections

14.   All decisions by the TAFC Committee are final and binding. No fish will be accepted after 3:00pm on Saturday, 27 December 2025.

15.   In the event of a tie, the first fish captured and presented/weighed will be deemed the winner.

Presentation

16.   The Presentation will be held at the Tathra Fishing Club from 3pm, with a BBQ and refreshments available.

17.   Anglers must attend the presentation to claim their prizes.