Lake Wivenhoe Kayak / Canoe Fishing Convention
Lake Wivenhoe Kayak & Canoe Fishing Convention
In excess of $6000 in Prizes
Presented by the Somerset & Wivenhoe Fish Stocking Assn
Competition Organiser – Garry Fitzgerald
With the ever increasing popularity of sweet water fishing in the recent years there are more and more folks that are getting into chasing everything from bass to barra on our stocked lakes. At the same pace the popularity of kayaking and canoeing has seen many folks get onto the water to either just enjoy the outdoors or to chase a fish. This in mind, it was only a matter of time before someone put two and two together to make an event just for the kayak anglers on one of our sweet water lakes. Well now someone has and they chosen one of the best bass lakes going to hold it. Lake Wivenhoe is home to some of the biggest bass in Queensland, breaking previous BASS Electric records for biggest ever caught.
Fishing
The concept is a catch > photograph > release with prizes being awarded for length.
This will see anglers not needing to bring their catch back alive to a weigh-in station, simply catch your fish, take a photo of your fish on a measuring mat (with your entry card in the photo) and release the fish.
The competition is very non-restrictive and is open to anyone with a canoe or kayak.
This includes peddle, paddle, electric motor or sail power assisted canoes or kayaks (catamaran’s & sailing boats not permitted).
Fishing styles permitted are cast and retrieve or trolling of lure / fly with only one rod permitted to be used at a time.
When
The timing could not be better.
Lake Wivenhoe fishes at its best from April through to October.
Being held in September the Wivenhoe Kayak & Canoe Fishing Convention is sure to see the fishing at its best.
The timing also coincides with the end of the ABT tournament season.
The good folks at ABT have given a Wild Card Entry to their BASS Electric Convention which will be held on 27/28 of September at Lake Boondooma.
An event like this will be must attend for many kayakers, as much for the get together and the location as much as anything else.
However there are some great prizes on offer. At only $30 entry this is a very affordable event.
Access
As many regular Lake Wivenhoe anglers would know, the fish can be spread out in the lake and many have a favourite spot.
To assist in accessing the main basin for this event only, the South East Qld Water Board are opening a special access point towards the front of the lake for competitors only.
While this special access is available it is not compulsory to launch here, competitors can still launch at Logan’s Inlet and fish from there.
Camping
Camping is available Captain Logan Camp and Lumley Hill.
These are both within the Logans Complex.
Please telephone 07 54264729 to book a site if required.
Fees for camping per site per night are $12.50 (1-2 people), $25.00 (3-4 people)
Additional persons $5 per person per night.
Powered site – additional $5 / night.
Sponsors
Fishing Monthly Group www.fishingmonthly.com.au
Egrell Designs - Custom Fishing Rods by Eric Grell www.egrell.com.au
Penn Reels
SEQWater www.seqwater.com.au
BLA visit www.bla.com.au or visit some of their proprietry brand websites below
Humminbird - www.humminbird.com.au
Minn Kota Motors - http://minnkota.com.au
Ocean Kayak - http://ocean-kayak.com.au/
Craft: Canoe or Kayak only, & Paddle, peddle, electric motor or sail only (no catamarans or dedicated sailing boats)
Fishing style: Cast & retreive or trolling- Lure / Fly only
Concept: Catch, Photo (on measuring mat) & release.
Date: September 6 - 7
Location: Logans Inlet - Lake Wivenhoe
Entry fee: $30
Proceeds support fish restocking program www.swfsa.sweetwaterfishing.com.au
Further information at www.bigfishkayak.com.au
Competition Access Map HERE
Lake Wivenhoe Information Page
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Originally Posted by udlman
