COMPETITION RULES Lord of the Snapper
The hardest snapper competition in Victoria. July fishing across Port Phillip Bay and Western Port - cash prizes, species prizes, and the title on the line.
WHEN
1-31 July 2026
WHERE
Species
Snapper + KG Whiting
FORMAT
Photo Submission - Free
Winter Reality
Last year, across the entire month of competition, approximately 60 snapper were recorded in total.
That is a very small number of fish for the scale of the event. Winter snapper fishing simply does not produce high catch numbers like spring. Even if every fish entered was retained, the overall harvest would be minimal compared to peak-season pressure.
Snapper Format
HOW IT WORKS
- Snapper are measured to the fork
- Clear measurement photos are required.
- All fish must meet legal size regulations
- Leaderboard is ranked by
Whiting Category (2026)
A Whiting category will be introduced this year. The likely format will be Top Fish by Weight.
Final weigh-in and verification details will be confirmed later in the year. This page will be updated prior to competition launch.
More about whiting rules coming soon.
Whiting Category - *NEW*
Catch your fish
Anywhere across Port Phillip Bay or Western Port during July.
Measure on long mat
Use the official competition long mat. Snapper measured to the fork.
Submit your photo
Clear photo showing the measurement. Submit via the official form.
Measurement Guide Weigh-In & Measurement Guide
Watch the official guide on how to correctly record your fish for a valid competition entry.
Getting your measurement photo right the first time avoids any issues with your submission. Watch before you fish.
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