Welcome to the 2026 Mangrove Jack Tournament

Get ready for a big weekend chasing red dogs! The Mangrove Jack Competition is open to anglers of all experience levels and will run across one full tidal cycle.

Dates & Times

• Saturday 14 February – Sunday 15 February

• Fishing Times:

  • Start: Saturday 4:00am

  • Finish: Sunday 12:00pm

Team Format

• Teams of 1, 2, or 3 anglers

• Cost: $95 per angler

• Registrations close: Friday 13 February at 12:00pm

Target Species & Scoring

• Mangrove Jack

• 5 biggest fish per team

• Combined length determines final score

Fishing Methods

• Lures: Casting & trolling permitted

• Bait: Dead or live bait permitted

Measuring & Submissions

• All fish must be measured on the official club-sponsored Liquor Legends Bragmat

• Fish must be measured:

  • Nose on zero

  • Tip of tail to finish

• Token must be visible in every photo

  • Token supplied during the briefing

• All fish photos submitted via the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Community Facebook Page

Bragmat Information

To secure an official bragmat:

• Contact Jason – 0414 753 792, or

• Purchase at Club Night – Thursday 12 February

• Check the club Facebook page for further details

Briefing

• Friday 13 February

• 6:00pm

• Conducted via Facebook

Fishing Zone Boundaries

• Russell Island Power Lines

• To Nerang River Highway Bridge

Prizes

• 1st Place

• 2nd Place

• 3rd Place

Special Awards

• Biggest Mangrove Jack – Male or Female

• Biggest Mangrove Jack – Junior Male or Female