Two Bays Snapper Challenge 2025 – Spring Snapper Competition Rules

The Two Bays Snapper Challenge 2025 is Victoria’s spring snapper fishing competition, open to anglers across Port Phillip Bay and Westernport Bay. Read the rules, timing and how to submit your fish below.

Overview

• Eligible fishing area
• How to enter a catch
• Key competition rules
• Safety disclaimer
• Full rules & conditions

Fishing Area: Port Phillip Bay & Westernport Bay

Only snapper caught within Port Phillip Bay and Westernport Bay are eligible. Catches outside the heads are not valid.

How to Enter Your Catch

Follow these steps to ensure your entry is valid.

🧼 Brag Mat Photos

• Use a branded brag mat purchased from a tackle shop.
• Your photo must clearly show:
  • The entire snapper from nose to tail
  • The brag mat measurement
  • The official competition code

📸 Mandatory Video Evidence for 80 cm+

Any potential winning snapper (80 cm+) must be verified with video:

• Show the fish alive and handled safely.
• Lay the fish on the mat with the code in one continuous clip.
• Ensure the code is clear and readable.

⚠️ Blurry or incomplete footage will be disqualified.

🧠 Key Competition Rules

• Eligible species: snapper (Pagrus auratus) only.
• Placings judged by fork length from qualifying photos (and video where required).
• Countback: if two fish are equal length, the first verified entry wins.
• Suspicious or tampered footage/imagery will void the entry.

⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

• Entrants participate at their own risk and are responsible for their safety and conduct.
• All entrants must comply with current Victorian fishing regulations.
• The event proceeds in all weather; refunds are not available.

🧍 Land-Based Entries

Land-based anglers are welcome — piers, beaches, kayaks or boats — the Two Bays Snapper Challenge is open to everyone.

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Rules & Conditions

• Fishing is restricted to within the confines of Port Phillip Bay and Westernport Bay.
• Competition commences at 12:00 noon Fri 31 Oct 2025 and concludes 11:59 pm Sat 8 Nov 2025 (AEDT).
• Snapper (Pagrus auratus) only. Minimum length 28 cm.
• All entries must be submitted via the Track My Fish smartphone app.
• The app leaderboard remains visible until 11:59 pm Wed 5 Nov 2025; winners are hidden after this time.
• Prizes only available to registered entrants.
• Multiple entries allowed — only your longest snapper counts for placement.
• Each entrant may win only one lucky draw prize (names not returned to the barrel).
• Marine safety (incl. weather) is the responsibility of entrants.
• No refunds for cancelled entries.
• Lucky draw prizes awarded regardless of fish caught or weather.
• Juniors: ≤16 years on 31 Oct 2025; may also enter Open.
• Submission of photos/video grants permission for promotional use.
• In a tie, the first photo submitted wins.
• Organisers may request photo ID for prize collection.
• Information may be shared with competition supporters unless you opt out via SMS to 0412 441 074.
• Lucky draw held Sun 9 Nov 2025; winners notified by email with collection details.
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd awarded for legally caught longest snapper in Open & Junior divisions.