Season calendar
Competitions
The new season kicks off on 3 August. Set your hooks! Below is the full club calendar. Club rules apply to all competitions.
All competitions are measure comps: catches are measured for length and submitted through the GDMNZ app or by emailing a photo to comp@poenamofishingclub.co.nz.
| Date | Competition | Target species | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | New season begins | - | Subs due |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Gulf Comp Postponed | Mixed species | |
| 16-18 Oct 2026 | 4 Grander | Longest snapper | Hosted by Browns Bay, vs Browns Bay Fishing Club (BBFC) |
| 13-14 Nov 2026 | Rum n Reel | Mixed species | Russell TOP 10 campsite, Fri briefing, Sat comp |
| TBC | Bridge to Bridge | Mixed species | |
| May 2027 | Mayhem Month Comp | Mixed species | Details to come |
| TBC | Land Based | Snapper & Kahawai | Land-based |
| TBC | Club Fishing Charter | TBC | Aboard Coro Cowboy or another charter |
Fish of the Trimester
A rolling competition alongside the main calendar: three trimesters, three target species.
| Months | Species |
|---|---|
| August to December | Snapper |
| December to March | Kingfish |
| April to July | Kahawai |
Entry & fees
| Entrant | Competition | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|
| Paid members | All competitions | $20 |
| Non-members | Land Based | $45 |
| Non-members | All other competitions | $35 |
How to enter. Register and pay for each comp in the GDMNZ app:
here's how to get set up. You can
also pay at Pat's Garage or by bank transfer to
Poenamo Fishing Club, 12-3091-0185218-00.
Club rules apply to all competitions; final placings and entries are
at the discretion of the length master (weigh-master).
Results
Catches and placings from past competitions.