Terms & Conditions

1. This is an all-tackle fishing competition. Any breaking strain fishing line, fished on rod & reel or hand line to affect the capture of the competition target species is accepted.
2. Registration forms are available at Sovereign Resort Hotel in Reception, Café bar and website www.sovereignresort.com.au
3. The official weighing station will be in operation in the carpark of the Sovereign Resort Hotel. Times for the facility are:
   

   Saturday 24th October 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
   Sunday 25th October 2026 9:30 am to 12:00 pm sharp.

   The weighing official will weigh all fish.

   4. Gilled and gutted weight will be the official weight for the competition.
   5. Undersized Barramundi (less than 58cm) must be returned to the water. Barramundi over 90cm will not be accepted for weigh-in. Undersized Mangrove Jack (less than 35cm) must be returned to the water.
   6. These rules and all other Queensland recreational fishing and boating rules apply, including size and bag limits.
   7. Registration will be accepted until 12.00 pm Saturday 24 th October 2026 at the Sovereign Resort Hotel reception.
   8. Fishing times are Friday 23 rd October 2026 @ 7 am until Sunday 25 th October 2026 11:30 am.
   9. All fishing is to be conducted on Cape York between Wujal Wujal (Southern Boundary) and Cape Melville (Northern Boundary). All competitors will fish within all relevant rules and regulations as defined by the Qld Department of Fisheries and Queensland National Parks.
   10. All fish must be presented for weighing by 12:00pm Sunday 25 th October 2026. No fish will be accepted after this time. The weigh-in presentations will commence from 2pm Sunday 25 th October 2025 at the Sovereign Resort Hotel.
   11. First Prize 460 Renegade & Trailer will go to the Adult Champion angler.
   12. The Adult Champion Angler is defined by the closest Barramundi to the random mystery weight. In a situation of a tie the angler’s second barramundi closet to the mystery weight will determine the winner.
   13. Junior Category is 12 and Under. Children’s major prize will win a Quintrex Explorer & trailer. Junior must be of age 12 and under from as at 24-10-2026 Midnight. The Junior Champion Angler is defined by the closest Barramundi to the random mystery weight. In a situation of a tie the angler second barramundi closet to the mystery weight will determine the winner.
   14. Juniors are persons aged 12 years and under. Next of Kin must sign the nomination form. Next of Kin must be able to verify child’s Date of Birth.
   15. Any disputes regarding 1st prize winner in each category will only be accepted by 6 pm on the 25-10-2026. 1st prizes in each category will be available for collection on the 26-10-2026 after 10 am, subjected to all disputes being resolved. The competition officials will resolve disputes and their decision is final.
   16. Mangrove Jack prizes are for 12 years and under only. Any Child 12 and under who present 1 x Mangrove Jack will receive a ticket to a lucky prize draw for children only.
   17. A Limit of 3 x Barramundi per Adult entry. 12 and Under 3 Barramundi, 1 x Mangrove Jack.
   18. Fish may not be weighed in unless a valid registration card is presented.
   19. Mutilated or frozen fish (with damage other than gilling and gutted) will not be accepted. Fish must be kept cool on ice and in good condition.
   20. All competitors must be present and possess registration card to claim any of the prizes.
   21. Prizes are not redeemable for cash.
   22. All participants give consent for photography and photos to be used in future advertising and promotions.
   23. All competitors must INDIVIDUALLY collect their unique competitor identification number from reception no earlier than 7 am Friday 23 rd October 2026 and no later than midday 12 pm Saturday 24 th October 2026.
   24. Previous First Place Grand Prize winners will be excluded from Winning the 2026 First Place Grand Prize.
   25. Changes may be made by The Sovereign Resort Hotel Management team to comply with Queensland Government Biosecurity announcements regarding COVID-19.
   26. SIZE & BAG LIMITS VISIT – www.fisheries.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23
   27. Term & Conditions Subjected to change.