When – August 1st – November 26th, 2022. The only event in Australia to run for this duration with Sand Whiting as the target species.

Where – Fishing Boundaries – All tidal waters between Point Cartwright & Sandy Cape on Fraser Island

Target Species – Sand Whiting (Sillago ciliata)

How – Boat, Surf, Beach and Estuary. Weight based competition with all fish presented for weigh-in, gilled and gutted. 1 Fish only per entrant per day. All fish must be presented for weigh-in at Gardiner Fisheries during regular business hours.

Competition Details
The Whiting championship is conducted using 3 separate prize divisions:

• Open Adults
• Open Juniors
• 2-person Team

All competitors are required to register as individuals in either Adult or Junior divisions. 

Any 2 registered competitors may form a team to compete in the teams prize division. Team nominations are performed at the time of weigh-in based on the following criteria.

• A team must be comprised of 2 previously registered individuals
• A team name must be supplied for registration at first weigh-in 
• 2 fish must be submitted for weigh-in
• Individuals can only participate in a single team during the competition

Once registered, Anglers can fish at their leisure, as often as they like between August 1st & Midday 26th of November. Providing a 4-month duration allows fishers to choose their favourite moon phase, weather conditions, and compete around work and family commitments. 

Entrants fishing in Open Adult and Open Junior divisions are only allowed to weigh in 1 Whiting per day. For the Team division, both team members must be present at weigh-in and only weigh 1 Whiting per person per day for that division. 

Competitors in both team and open divisions can weigh in for both divisions once per day but must use different fish.

Competition Boundaries
Competition boundaries are all ocean beaches between the specified southern and northern boundaries plus all estuary systems within the inclusive area, boat fishing is only permitted within the inclusive area. 

Note: Boat fishing is not permitted along the ocean facing beaches.

Southern Boundary
Point Cartwright

Northern Boundary
Sandy Cape on Fraser Island

Inclusive Estuary Area
All estuary areas between the southern and northern boundaries. Tidal waters only, no land locked waters or dams.

Fishing is permitted from both beach and boat within the competition boundaries.