Hook a monster and score massive prizes on Australia’s biggest coastal saltwater lake. The one and only Lake Macquarie!
This signature competition is back, dedicated exclusively to Lake Mac, and packed with incredible prizes. Grab your mates, pick your favourite fishing spot, and hit the water any time over the weekend to try your luck landing a bream, whiting, flathead, or even a tailor.
This year’s event will run from Saturday, 22nd to Sunday, 23rd of November 2025.
Prize Pool
Simply by entering Let’s Fish Lake Mac, you’ll go into the draw to win one of 13 amazing tackle prize packs thanks to Lake Macquarie Council, Berkley, ABU Garcia, Lowrance, Mako Eyewear, and BCF.
- $5,199 Lowrance Prize Pack
- $2,149 Lowrance Prize Pack
- $1,799 Lowrance Prize Pack
- Two x $1,000 Prize Packs
- Two x $500 Prize Packs
- Four x $356 Prize Packs
- Two x $100 BCF Gift Cards
Senior Prizes
Prizes are awarded for each species (bream, flathead, tailor, and whiting) for 1st to 4th place, plus the angler who lands the fish closest to the Mystery Length.
- 1st Place Mystery Length: $800 prize pack
- 2nd Place Mystery Length: $756 prize pack
- 1st Place: $650 prize pack
- 2nd Place: $450 prize pack
- 3rd Place: $300 prize pack
- 4th Place: $100 BCF Gift Card
Junior Prizes
Juniors can also score big! Each species category includes awards for 1st to 4th place, plus the Mystery Length winner.
- 1st Place Mystery Length: $500 prize pack
- 2nd Place Mystery Length: $500 prize pack
- 1st Place: $400 prize pack
- 2nd Place: $300 prize pack
- 3rd Place: $200 prize pack
- 4th Place: $100 BCF Gift Card
$25,000 Tagged Fish (Four up for grabs!)
There’s $100,000 worth of tagged fish cruising Lake Mac!
Four fish are each worth $25,000, thanks to Lake Mac City Council and BCF.
Event & Registration Details
- Dates: 22–23 November 2025
- Location: Lake Macquarie (competition area only)
- Website: Let’s Fish Lake Mac
- Registration: Enter now
- Mat Collection: Friday, 21st, or Saturday, 22nd
