Northbank Fishing Competition

22/07/2025

Hi Team Northbank,

After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 SA Northbank Fishing Competition.

This decision wasn’t made lightly. As many of you are aware, South Australia is currently experiencing a significant algal bloom outbreak that’s impacting our marine environment -particularly across Adelaide metro waters. Unfortunately, the bloom is beginning to move up the Spencer Gulf, posing a growing risk to the Copper Coast region.

We’ve consulted with marine experts and industry representatives, and ultimately, the health of our waters, safety of our community, and long-term sustainability of our events must come first. Acting early has allowed us to make a considered and responsible call. We are keeping a positive attitude that the bloom dissipates and has little to no effect on that area over the coming months.

We understand how much this event means to the Northbank community - it’s a highlight of the year where we come together to celebrate our shared passion for boating and fishing. While we’ll miss it this year, we’re already looking ahead and are committed to making the 2026 event a big one!

For those of you who have already made plans for the long weekend, we still encourage you to enjoy the stunning Wallaroo region and support the local community.

In the meantime, if you're keen for a dose of friendly competition, the Victorian Northbank Fishing Competition is heading into its second year and will be held in Queenscliff on 7–8 November. We’re currently exploring subsidy options for SA entrants - if you're interested, please reach out to me directly at [email protected].

We’re also planning a Northbank Factory Open Day later this year, which will give us all a chance to reconnect in person. More details on that will follow soon.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for Northbank. We’re grateful to have such a passionate and loyal community, and we’re counting down to 2026.

For all those who have already registered and paid for the competition - we will be in touch individually.

Cheers,

Andrew Harris
Managing Director

03/06/2025

R E G I S T E R N O W

Club Marine Northbank Fishing Competition 2025 - Wallaroo, SA is locked in for 4th - 5th October, and trust us when we say that year on year this competition only gets better - with 2025 being no exception!

Hit the registration link below to get in on the action.

https://tinyurl.com/4veu3h6e

[Please note, this competition is exclusive to Northbank Owners only. If you're not currently a Northbank owner... there's still time 😅]

02/12/2024

02/12/2024

It's almost hard to believe the competition was 2 months ago! Thanks again to everyone who has taken the time to provide your feedback. With this we will continue to make the competition bigger and better!

Here's the link to leave feedback:

02/10/2024

B R I E F I N G N I G H T

The week is upon us and we’re raring to go!

Quick reminder that the briefing night will be held at the Coopers Alehouse Wallaroo, and kindly sponsored by our mates at Y P Fire & Safety!

Rock up for pre-drinks from 6:30pm, with the briefing kicking off at 7:00pm.

!

26/09/2024

S C H E D U L E

Friday 04 October
6:30pm - Arrive at Coopers Alehouse Wallaroo (1A Heritage Dr, Wallaroo)
7:00pm - Briefing commences
Approx. 8:00pm - Briefing concludes

*You're welcome to stay for dinner after

Saturday 05 October
5:30am - Breakfast ready at Wallaroo Boat Ramp (Heritage Dr, Wallaroo)
(Let us know if you want to pre-order egg and bacon rolls)
7:00am - On the water

(We will have a quick drone photo taken of all boats before the shot gun start)

Weight in from 3pm - 5pm

6:00pm - Presentation dinner at Wallaroo Football Club (2B Cornish Terrace, Wallaroo)

26/09/2024

O N. B O A R D

Ok, Mark.... this is a tidy looking 600c! Let's hope the water looks this good for the competition.

Good luck Mark and Jo.

25/09/2024

B O A T N A M E S

ATTENTION: If you don't see your boat name below, then we will use your surname as your team name for the competition announcements.

If you'd like to submit a boat name, please let us know before next week.

OFFDUTY
Brenkayla
Shorty 3
Knot the banks
CLYDE
batlfish
OSPREY
L- Sea
MV171S
Shake and bake
Moana
Off duty
Fat Smurfs
Wet Dreams
Tightlines
'You Snooze You Lose'

Cheers,
Northbank Crew

25/09/2024

O N B O A R D

This one gets us really excited! 'Tightlines' has joined the competition as a late entrant skippered by Bo and his mate Chris.

Best of luck!

24/09/2024

O N B O A R D

We're sure this one looks better on the water, but it soon will be! 'Wet Dreams' joins the competition skippered by Neil “the don” Bentley and his crew, James “Icarus” Bentley and Scott “the nark” Bentley.

Welcome lads!

23/09/2024

S P O N S O R S

A big shout out to our 2024 sponsors! With just over $40,000 in prizes up for grabs this year, we're stoked to have them all on board!

Club Marine
Mercury Marine
Allnex
Network Marine Insurance
Century Batteries
BLA Marine Performance Series
Fishing SA Magazine
YETI
L&R BoatLatch
Marine Centre
Boatcatch
Garmin
Seakeeper Ride
Stress Free
Christies Beach Marine
EasyTow Boat Trailers
Reef Encounters Fishing Charters
Total Tools
Yorke Peninsula Fire Service
MAKO Eyewear
SIONYX - Night Vision Australia
Compleat Angler Wallaroo
Coopers Alehouse Wallaroo
Milde Marine
GME
Sea Rescue
Southern Trim Shop
Stainless Boat Works
Copper Coast Council
Newbery Chemists

09/09/2024

Alright crew... we're just under a month away from the competition! Who's keen? 🥳😜