Garmin Swordfish Challenge
May 10 @ 12:00 am - August 9 @ 3:00 pm
$20.00 – $65.00
The Garmin Swordfish Challenge is here!
Running this year from the 10th May – 9th August 2025
Briefing: There is no briefing you can enter anytime during the Tournament. Please make sure you read the Tournament Guide before fishing.
Weigh In: All fish must be weighed at the Tauranga Sport Fishing Club. Please ensure Catch Cards are filled out before fish are presented to the weigh station. Catch cards are available in the Clubrooms. Weigh station hours are daily from 0700-0800hrs (7:00am-8:00am) and 1700-1800hrs (5:00pm-6:00pm) except for Saturday where final weigh in time is 1200hrs-1500hrs (12:00pm – 3:00pm) (No exceptions). You must contact the club to organise a weigh master to be at the weigh station during one of the prescribed weigh in times.
SPECIES (MINIMUM WEIGHTS/LENGTH)
Swordfish 90kg
MAJOR PRIZE GIVING – The major prize giving will be held on Saturday the 10th of August at 6pm
Major Fish Prizes:
1 – 5 Heaviest Swordfish (in the event of a tie the prize will go to the fish caught first)
Tag & Release Prizes
Champion Angler (most points)
Champion Boat (most points)
Please read the Tournament Guide prior to leaving port.
Swordfish Challenge Tournament Guide
This tournament forms part of our Winter Slam, Enter the Dalton’s Snapper Classic and the YRW Bluefin Bust Up to be into win some epic prizes!!
