What does my Tournament Registration Fee include?
Entry includes a team of two into the 2025 Fitzroy River Barra Bash. Each team will receive two bags filled with fantastic merchandise from our sponsors, along with two exclusive 2025 Fitzroy River Barra Bash shirts. Enjoy dinner and refreshments at both the registration and presentation nights. Each competitor will also receive one ticket for the incredible boat package draw, valued at over $45,000. Additionally, competitors are automatically entered into the presentation night raffle, featuring a prize pool exceeding $25,000. This raffle is exclusive to 2025 Fitzroy River Barra Bash competitors. Winners will be awarded trophies and prize money for their achievements.
Where are the Fitzroy River Public Boat Ramps?
South Rockhampton Access is on Quay Street, Rockhampton City, between South and Francis Streets. This boat ramp is located on Littler-Cum-Ingham Park and has toilet facilities located in the vicinity. North Rockhampton has two ramp access', one at the end of Larcombe Street via Glenmore Road and Macalister Street. This ramp is the oldest ramp in the area and it's recommended to use the newer facilities located at the end of Reaney Street. Access to this ramp is via Bridge Street and Goodsall Street, with the ramp hosting four lanes, a central floating pontoon and an abundance of car trailer parking.
What is the Fitzroy River Voluntary Code of Practice?
The Rockhampton Recreational Voluntary Code of Practice (VCOP) is designed to encourage local and visiting recreational fishers to adopt sustainable and responsible fishing practices while fishing in the Net Free Zone to ensure fish stocks remain in a very healthy state in the system. Take the Fitzroy River Voluntary Code of Practice Pledge by clicking here.
How do I join as a Member of the Frenchville Sports Club?
All 2025 Fitzroy River Barra Bash competitors will receive FREE membership for Frenchville Sports Club, expiry date as 31 December 2025. Simply fill out all details in the registration and the team will create your free membership. Membership card can be collected at the Registration event.
Where is the designated fishing area for the Barra Bash Tournament?
Fishing boundaries can be viewed by clicking the FISHING ZONE link at the top right of this website. All participants will also receive a printed map within their competition info handed out at the compulsory briefing event. If you are found to be fishing outside these boundaries you will be disqualified from the competition.
Where can I find info on rock bars and other water hazards?
To avoid an unwanted encounter with one of the many sand/mudflats and rockbars hidden under the surface, our best advice is to work your way through the area you intend to fish on a falling or low tide. This allows plenty of visibility to better gauge the physical elements of that stretch of the system. Modern mapping found on most popular sounder devices provides a great guide in addition to the mapping provided by Maritime Safety Queensland online, which can be downloaded for reference.
Can we use bait?
The short and simple answer is NO. We are a catch and release tournament, and in keeping with the data provided around the best practice for such a comp, we do not allow the use of bait. This limits the amount of gut hooked fish that can sustain significant damage prior to release and helps to maintain a sustainable waterway for years to come.
Is it only teams of 2?
At this stage the competition is only 2 person per team. This allows for plenty of space on boats for competitors, along with seamless scoring process and entry categories.
How do I submit my Tournament Catches?
In 2025 the Fitzroy River Barra Bash will again be asking competitors to submit your catches by SMS. Catches must include a photo on the measurement brag mat and must be able to be read clearly. You will receive more information on the recording of catches as you Register.