New family fishing competition announced for Port Stephens

by Lue Fagan on 12 Sep 2014 The award-winning Soldiers Point Marina in Port Stephens NSW will host a major new family fishing competition with a cash prize pool of $10,000 available for lucky anglers.

Entries are now open for the inaugural Port Stephens Family Fishing Competition on Saturday February 7 and Sunday February 8, 2015, with Soldiers Point Marina hosting the event and Pantaenius Sail and Motor Yacht Insurance and Ibis Styles Salamander Shores at Soldiers Point the chief sponsors.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Soldiers Point Marina was named Australian Marina of the Year by the Marina Industries Association in 2013-2014, 2011-2012 and 2007 and also received the maximum five Gold Anchors in 2010 under the prestigious Gold Anchor international rating scheme for marinas worldwide.

General Manager of Soldiers Point Marina, Darrell Barnett, said the new event was designed as a fun event for the whole family. 'Fishing is a great pastime for the family to share in the great outdoors and the chance to win cash prizes is a bonus – and you can prizes without getting a bite too!' Mr Barnett said.

Anglers can win a main cash prize of $5000, with five other prizes of $1000 cash also available along with a three-night accommodation package at Horizons Golf Resort. There will also be lucky draw prizes and prizes for senior and junior anglers for the heaviest fish in each of these categories - bream, whiting, flathead, salmon, snapper, bonito, tailor, mulloway, luderick and drummer.

Entry is $40 for juniors under 16 and $60 for adults. For entries or more details including the boundaries and competition rules call 02 4982 7445 or visit the event website.

For information on accommodation, dining, attractions, activities, holiday deals and maps, visit - Destination Port Stephens website.