2024 March Long Weekend Event Details
2024 Winners
2024 raffle winners
1st – Alex Gourlay
2nd – John Walker
3rd – Christian Panagiotopoulos
4th – Caitlin Pitt
The 2024 Stress Less Fishing Classic winner
Senior
Murray cod
1st – Shane miller –1.02cm
2nd – Bruce Douglas – 99.5cm
3rd – Jamie Rogers – 96cm
Golden perch
1st – Ray bacon – 57.5cm
2nd – John stone – 55cm
3rd – Greg collihole – 55cm
Common carp
1st – Natalie Dixon – 82.5cm
2nd – Kim trigg – 81.5cm
3rd – Rodney trigg – 81cm
Junior
Murray cod
1st – Lincoln tate – 74cm
2nd – Ethan nice – 70cm
3rd – Aubrey pay – 69cm
Golden perch
1st – Lincoln tate – 54cm
2nd – Layla pay – 53cm
3rd – Luke Goulding – 52cm
Common carp
1st – Storm binder – 77.5cm
2nd – Ethan nice – 76cm
3rd – Knox perry – 71.5cm
2024 Prizes
2024 prizes (Prizes will be given out in form of cash/vouchers and/or prizes and open for female and male contenders)
Senior
Murray cod
1st: ARB Mildura 4wd accessories $500 gift voucher and $500 worth of fishing and camping equipment
2nd: $500 worth of fishing and camping equipment
3rd: $450 worth of fishing and camping equipment
Golden perch
1st: ARB Mildura 4wd accessories $500 gift voucher and $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment
2nd: $450 worth of fishing and camping equipment
3rd: $400 worth of fishing and camping equipment
Common carp
1st: $550 worth of fishing and camping equipment
2nd: $400 worth of fishing and camping equipment
3rd: $350 worth of fishing and camping equipment
Junior
Murray cod
1st: Northwest Aquaculture fishing experience with catering and $150 worth of fishing and camping equipment
2nd: $350 worth of fishing and camping equipment
3rd: $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment
Golden perch
1st: $350 worth of fishing and camping equipment
2nd: $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment
3rd: $250 worth of fishing and camping equipment
Common carp
1st: $300 worth of fishing and camping equipment
2nd: $250 worth of fishing and camping equipment
3rd: $200 worth of fishing and camping equipment
Hour of power
ARB Mildura 4wd accessories $500 gift voucher (largest native fish caught which will be at a random time
2024 Fishing Zone
The fishing zone is from below Chalka creek boat ramp (Hattah national park) to above lock 10 (Wentworth lock)
- If you are attending the fishing competition, please follow Parks Victoria rules and regulations, this includes not entering and camping in closed Parks
- For the most up to date information, visit the specific park page and check the Change of Conditions (at bottom of page)
- There are accessible boat ramps on New South Wales and accommodation options at Nangiloc, Red cliffs, Mildura, Merbein, Gol Gol and Wentworth
2024 Competition Summary
Friday night (Nangiloc store and Tavern)
Sign on: 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Live band: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday night giveaways (winners must be present): 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Fishing from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (no photos accepted after 7:20 pm)
Monday
Presentations completed via Facebook live from 9:30am
Important Notice - Fish Care
Murray cod and Golden perch are our most iconic native freshwater fish and it’s going to be hot for the 2024 Stress Less Fishing Classic weekend, so please keep the fishes health in mind!
These simple points have been taken from Victorian Fisheries Authority website (Better Handling for Murray Cod – VFA)
Be prepared
- Landing a big Murray cod, removing the hooks, photographing it, then reviving and releasing it, all requires careful planning and the right gear.
- Good organisation will ensure a quick release, minimise stress and maximise the cod’s chances of surviving the encounter.
Reduce air time
- A fish can’t breathe out of water, so they need water and time to recover.
- If possible, keep your native fish in the water for as long as possible. Aim for 30 seconds or less air exposure.
Gently does it
- If lifting a cod, support the whole fish and don’t hang the fish vertically, which can damage the spine and gills.
- Protect the skin by not placing the fish on dry, sharp, or hot surfaces. Always wet all surfaces and if possible, handle with a wet, cold towel.
- Revive the fish slowly to get water flowing over the gills. Avoid moving the fish backwards and forwards.
- Be mindful that survival is lower in and warm, shallow water.
Additional Information
- All fish caught must comply with current Fisheries regulations
- All fish caught must be caught between allocated times and allocated boundaries
- Any competitor suspected of illegal fishing methods will be reported directly to Fisheries
- During the event we promote the safe use of the river, so please abide by the current inland fishing regulations
- It is the responsibility of entrants to be aware of all NSW inland fishing regulations
- All committee decisions are final
- All participants must have a current NSW fishing license
Animal Ethics
- All carp are to be captured by hook and line only and euthanised humanely
- All carp may be dispatched quickly and removed from the water, as per NSW Fisheries regulations
- Unnecessary animal cruelty will result in immediate disqualification from the competition
2023 Winners
Adult
Murray cod
- Thomas Cullinann
- Keegan Archer
- Stephen Carmichael
Golden perch
- Carolyn Heath
- Chris Peters
- Chris Lampard
Common carp
- Jason Green
- Josh Couts
- Adam Couts
Junior
Murray cod
- Harry Walker
- Harry Walker
- Klay Archer
Golden perch
- Klay Archer
- Nate Williams
- * No third place – prizes distributed evenly across first and second
Common carp
- Nate Williams
- Nate Gathercole
- Nate Gathercole
Biggest overall yabby
- Mac Turlan
Major raffle winners
- Liam Heath – Boat, motor, and trailer package
- Liam Heath – Mildura Barra bash fishing trip
- Adam Thompson – $1,000 BCF gift card
A massive thank you to all our sponsors of the 2024 Nangiloc Stress Less Fishing Classic. Without our sponsors we could not run such an amazing comp.
Gold
- Absolute Web Design
- Austrek TJM
- Brett Driscoll – Ray white
- Exposed Signage and Apparel
- F45 Mildura
- Ideal Fabrications
- Legohead Lures
- Mallee 4×4
- Markraft
- Mildura 4WD Accessories
- Mildura Barra Bash
- Murray Offroad Adventures
- Nangiloc Store and Tavern
- North West Aquaculture
- Orbits Mechanics Repair
- Ozfish Unlimited
- Sunraysia Daily
- Sunraysia Mower Centre
Stress Less Fishing Classic Merchandise + Raffle Tickets
8, 9 and 10th of March 2024
Since its inception in 2014, the Nangiloc Fishing Club and fishing competition have promoted safe and sustainable fishing practices in the community. The inaugural Stress Less Fishing Classic competitions have raised thousands of dollars. These funds have gone straight into supporting the local Nangiloc and surrounding communities to maintain and develop community projects within the region.
The Nangiloc Fishing Club committee has decided that we are donating all raised funding from the 2024 fishing contest to The Black Dog Institute.
