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Hooked on Tuna Fishing Competition

Hooked on Tuna is back for 2021!

Portland’s Southern Bluefin tuna industry is worth about $10 million to the Glenelg Shire economy.

The Hooked on Tuna fishing competition is hosted annually by Glenelg Shire Council with assistance from the Portland Sports Fishing Club and Portland Lions Club.

The 2021 competition is proudly sponsored by Victorian Fisheries Authority, Tuna Champions and Port of Portland.

The competition opening round will be Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May and will take place over 4 weekends with the last round Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May.

The winner of the heaviest catch each round will take home $1000 in cash! The overall heaviest catch will then win $3000, the 1st runner up $2000 and the 3rd runner up $1000.

Fishing times
Saturday 6.30am to 5.00pm
Sunday 6.30am to 3.00pm

Weigh in Times
Saturday 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Online registrations are open now
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Download Competition Rules and Terms and Conditions of Entry

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