Details
When
January 22 – 24 2027
Where
Sandy Point, Hay NSW
The Hay Fishing Classic event hub is located at Sandy Point on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.
Price
Adults – $60
Juniors (Under 16) – $20
Juniors who pay the adult entry fee are eligible for Adult Competition prizes and Major Entry Prizes.
Camping & River access
Camping is permitted along the river during competition hours.
Please do not camp, fish or access private property along the river without the landholder’s permission.
Meals
Friday
From 4pm – BBQ
Saturday
6:30am – 9am – Breakfast
Bacon & Egg Rolls – $5
From 9am – BBQ Lunch
7pm – 8pm – Roast Dinner
Included FREE with your Fishing Classic entry.
Non-competitors – $10.
Sunday
6:30am – 10am – Breakfast
Bacon & Egg Rolls – $5
10am – 2pm – BBQ Lunch
Bar Times
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Prizes
Major Door Prizes
Every registered entrant goes into the draw for 10 Major Door Prizes, including our major prize – 399 Stacer Boat, Motor & Trailer
Early bird $1,000
Register before January 20, 2027 and you’ll also go into the draw to win $1,000 CASH
Fishing Prizes
Great prizes are awarded across our Open and Junior fishing categories, plus our Most Unusual Catch, which is open to all registered anglers.
Every Catch Counts Prize
Every fish entered gives you an entry into the prize draw. All sizes included.
Competition
Open Fishing
Longest Murray Cod
Longest Yellowbelly
Most Legal Native Fish
.
Junior
Longest Murray Cod
Longest Yellowbelly
Most Carp
.
Most Unusual Catch
Open to all registered anglers – Juniors & Adults.
You never know what you might pull out of the Murrumbidgee!
Fishing Zones
Competition fishing takes place along designated sections of the Murrumbidgee River.
The fishing zone extends approximately 10km downstream from Sandy Point to the Hay Weir and up to 20km upstream.
Please ensure you remain within the designated fishing zone during competition times.
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