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Lake Hāwea Family Fishing Classic

Lake Hāwea Family Fishing Classic

Fri 06 Feb 2026, 6:00 PM - Sat 07 Feb 2026, 6:00 AM

Venue: Lake Hāwea Community Centre

The classic often attracts hundreds of people for the community day out.


You don’t need a boat - around 30 per cent of people usually fish from Lake Hāwea’s shores.


Entry Classes

Child (11 and under), Junior (12 – 18 years), Adult, Women Angler & Family


Programme

Weigh-in between 2pm to 4:30pm on competition day – at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre.


Prize giving from 6:30pm at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre.


All net proceeds from this event are distributed back to local community groups


Registrations will take place at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre

 

Friday Feb 6: 5:30pm – 9.00pm

Saturday Feb 7: 7.00am – 9.00am

 

Remember to bring your fishing licence.

 

Weigh In @ the Community Centre

 

Please note that all participants must be present and in line at the weigh-in before 4:00pm, fish must be presented on ice to be eligible for entry.

 

NO BYO!

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their support.

 

Happy fishing everyone!