Fishing Rules

Saturday: 6am – 6pm
Sunday: 6am – 11am

The Hay Fishing Classic uses a photo entry system, so there’s no need to bring your catch back to the event hub.

A photo-entry mobile number will be sent to the mobile number you provided when registering.

When submitting your catch, include:

To ensure your catch qualifies:

All legal native fish must be photographed alive.
Fish must be photographed on a brag mat.
Take the photo square-on with the entire fish and measurements clearly visible.
Your entry tag must be clearly visible at the top of the mat.
The fish’s nose must be level with zero or against the mat’s stopper.
Position the fish with its dorsal fin towards the top of the mat.
Place the brag mat on a flat surface without creases.
Fish displaying excessive blood or signs of improper handling will not be accepted.
Lengths are recorded in centimetres and rounded down to the nearest whole centimetre.
A fish must be at least 1cm longer than the current leader to take the lead.
Digitally altered or manipulated photos will result in disqualification.

Murray Cod and Yellowbelly must be returned promptly to the water. Carp and Redfin must not be returned to the water.