18/02/2026
Fishfest 2026 kicks off tomorrow and we’re just about ready to go. To help everyone get a feel for what they’ll be chasing this year, here’s a look at the actual biggest lengths recorded in last year’s comp.
Remember: each competitor can only win one major prize, so these numbers reflect the true largest fish and species counts caught, not necessarily the winning entries.
Most Species Overall Adult – 12 species – 3519mm
Most Species Overall Junior – 6 species – 1924mm
Most Species Freshwater Adult – 6 species – 2146mm
Most Species Freshwater Junior – 6 species – 1566mm
Most Species Saltwater Adult – 6 species – 1734mm
Most Species Saltwater Junior – 5 species – 1823mm
Longest Bass/Estuary Perch Adult – 439mm
Longest Bass/Estuary Perch Junior – 374mm
Longest Herring Adult – 246mm
Longest Herring Junior – 223mm
Longest Carp Adult – 763mm
Longest Carp Junior – 713mm
Longest Sea Mullet Adult – 490mm
Longest Sea Mullet Junior – 510mm
Longest Freshwater Mullet Adult – 481mm
Longest Freshwater Mullet Junior – 350mm
Longest Catfish Adult – 546mm
Longest Catfish Junior – 223mm
Longest Trout Adult – 448mm
Longest Trout Junior – 432mm
Longest Mulloway Adult – 856mm
Longest Mulloway Junior – 735mm
Longest Flathead Adult – 790mm
Longest Flathead Junior – 809mm
Longest Flounder Adult – 294mm
Longest Flounder Junior – N/A
Longest Bream Adult – 440mm
Longest Bream Junior – 373mm
Longest Tailor Adult – 528mm
Longest Tailor Junior – 234mm
Longest Whiting Adult – 392mm
Longest Whiting Junior – 455mm
Shortest Fish Junior – 95mm
Online registration closes at 10am Friday. For your exclusive chance at one of the three online registration prizes, head to https://www.panthersfishfest.com.au/
If you prefer to register in person, come down to The Backyard at Panthers between 2pm and 8pm. Cash and EFTPOS will be available.
Good luck to everyone gearing up for the weekend. Let’s make this the biggest and best Fishfest yet.
PPFC
17/02/2026
Fishfest 2026 is almost here, kicking off in just two days on Friday 20th February. The countdown is on and we’re gearing up for a massive weekend of fishing across the Nepean and Hawkesbury.
If you need any last‑minute fishing gear, make sure you drop in to our sponsor The Bass Angler. They’ve stocked up on everything you’ll need for the weekend, including live worms – the gun bait for freshwater fishing. You’ll find them at 105 Batt Street, Penrith.
To pre‑register online, head to https://www.panthersfishfest.com.au/
Get your gear sorted and get ready for a huge Fishfest 2026.
PPFC
14/02/2026
🎣 Fishfest 2026 Prize List Announcement!!
Penrith Panthers Fishing Club invites you to join us for Fishfest 2026, kicking off on Friday, 20th February! Get ready for a weekend packed with excitement, epic cash & prizes, and a chance to land the catch of a lifetime.
We’ve got a whopping 17 participation prizes up for grabs – so everyone’s in with a shot!
Plus, our raffle is massive this year with an incredible range of 14 prizes including a 3-night accommodation package, a fishing kayak, premium fishing gear and heaps more. Don’t miss your chance to win big!
Register online: https://www.panthersfishfest.com.au/
🎁 Full Fishfest 2026 Prize List 🎁
• Major Prize: Mystery Fish - BlueBottle Marine - $1,000 Cash
• Early Entry Prize (First 100 Online Entries)
• Early Entry Prize Draw - Shimano - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Online Registration Prizes (for everyone who entered online)
• 1st Prize Draw - Shimano - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• 2nd Prize Draw - Blue Bottle - Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• 3rd Prize Draw - Blue Bottle - Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
Species Prizes
• Longest Trout Adult - BCF - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap - $50 BCF Voucher
• Longest Trout Junior - BCF - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap - $50 BCF Voucher
• Longest Catfish Adult - Penrith City Council - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Catfish Junior - Penrith City Council - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Herring Adult - MD Enterprises - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Herring Junior - MD Enterprises - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Freshwater Mullet Adult - Garton Group - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Freshwater Mullet Junior - Garton Group - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Sea Mullet Adult - BCF - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap - $50 BCF Voucher
• Longest Sea Mullet Junior - BCF - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap - $50 BCF Voucher
• Longest Carp Adult - Concrete Royale - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Carp Junior - Concrete Royale - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Bass / Estuary Perch Adult - Bass Angler - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Bass Angler Prize Pack - 9 Assorted Bass Lures, Bass Angler Hat, Bass Angler UPF Shirt
• Longest Bass / Estuary Perch Junior - Bass Angler - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Bass Angler Prize Pack - 9 Assorted Bass Lures, Bass Angler Hat, Bass Angler UPF Shirt
• Longest Mulloway Adult - Harrington Bait & Tackle - Shimano Sedonna 4000 / Symetre Plus 6'8" 5-10KG Heavy Spin Combo with Grappler Braid - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Mulloway Junior - Harrington Bait & Tackle - Shimano Sedonna 4000 / Symetre Plus 6'8" 5-10KG Heavy Spin Combo with Grappler Braid - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Flathead Adult - Ultra Linemarking - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Flathead Junior - Ultra Linemarking - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Bream Adult - Sundeck - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Bream Junior - Sundeck - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Tailor Adult - JH Auto - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Tailor Junior - JH Auto - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Whiting Adult - Hawkesbury Websites - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Whiting Junior - Hawkesbury Websites - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Flounder Adult - Terry's Printing - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Longest Flounder Junior - Terry's Printing - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses - Shimano Platinum Cap
Longest / Shortest Fish Prizes
• Longest Fish Adult - Australian Bass Angler - Atomio Arrowz Rod, 70M 8-16lb / Shimano Miravel 2500 Combo, Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Longest Fish Junior - Australian Bass Angler - Atomio Arrowz Rod, 70M 8-16lb / Shimano Miravel 2500 Combo, Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Shortest Fish Junior Boy - Shimano - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo, Blue Bottle Cap, $50 BCF Voucher
• Shortest Fish Junior Girl - Shimano - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo, Blue Bottle Cap, $50 BCF Voucher
Most Species Prizes
• Most Species Freshwater Adult - Australian Bass Angler - Shimano Stradic 3000 / Jewel 7' Spin Rod Combo, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses, Shimano Platinum Cap
• Most Species Freshwater Junior - Garton Group - Shimano Stradic 3000 / Jewel 7' Spin Rod Combo, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses, Shimano Platinum Cap
• Most Species Saltwater Adult - Sundeck - Shimano Stradic 3000 / Jewel 7' Spin Rod Combo, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses, Shimano Platinum Cap
• Most Species Saltwater Junior - BCF - Shimano Stradic 3000 / Jewel 7' Spin Rod Combo, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses, Shimano Platinum Cap
• Most Species Overall Adult - BlueBottle Marine - Shimano Stradic 3000 / Jewel 7' Spin Rod Combo, Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Most Species Overall Junior - Ultra Line Marking - Shimano Stradic 3000 / Jewel 7' Spin Rod Combo, Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap, Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
Participation Prizes
• Participation Prize 1st - Ultra Line Marking - $500 Cash
• Participation Prize 2nd - MD Enterprises - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo
• Participation Prize 3rd - Shimano - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo
• Participation Prize 4th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Participation Prize 5th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Participation Prize 6th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Participation Prize 7th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Participation Prize 8th - BCF - $50 BCF Voucher
• Participation Prize 9th - BCF - $50 BCF Voucher
• Participation Prize 10th - Shimano - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Participation Prize 11th - Shimano - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Participation Prize 12th - Shimano - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Participation Prize 13th - Shimano - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Participation Prize Girl 1st - Shimano - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo
• Participation Prize Girl 2nd - Australian Bass Angler - Samaki Kids "Little Snags" Combo
• Participation Prize Boy 1st - Shimano - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo
• Participation Prize Boy 2nd - Australian Bass Angler - Samaki Kids "Little Snags" Combo
Raffle Prizes
• Raffle 1st - Sundeck - 3 night Accommodation Package with Sundeck Hawkesbury
• Raffle 2nd - Garton Group - 2.7M Fishing Kayak Single Sit-on 5 Rod Holders Padded Seat Paddle (Jungle Camo)
• Raffle 3rd - Shimano - Shimano Symetre 3000 / 7'2" 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod Combo
• Raffle 4th - Shimano - Shimano Sienna 3000 / 6'6" 2-5KG Medium Spin Rod Combo
• Raffle 5th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Raffle 6th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Mini Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Raffle 7th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Raffle 8th - BlueBottle Marine - Bluebottle Micro Chiller Bag Voucher / Bluebottle Cap
• Raffle 9th - BCF - $50 BCF Voucher
• Raffle 10th - BCF - $50 BCF Voucher
• Raffle 11th - Shimano - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Raffle 12th - Shimano - Shimano Conquest Sunglasses
• Raffle 13th - Shimano - Shimano Platinum Cap
• Raffle 14th - Shimano - Shimano Platinum Cap
Don’t miss out – register online early for bonus chances and be part of the action! Mark your calendars for Friday, 20th February and get ready to reel in prizes, fun and memories. Tag your mates and let’s make Fishfest 2026 the best one yet!
Register online: https://www.panthersfishfest.com.au/
PPFC
04/02/2026
🎣 **Get Ready for Fishfest 2026!** 🎣
Exciting news anglers! Thanks to our amazing sponsors at Shimano, we're thrilled to announce a **special prize** for this year's Fishfest.
🔥 **Shimano Fishing Combo Giveaway!** 🔥
Enter to win a top-notch Shimano Fishing Combo
- Shimano Symetre Combo - featuring a Symetre C3000HG Reel combined with a 7'2 2PC 3-6KG Estuary Heavy Spin Rod
- Shimano Conquest Polarised Sunglasses - Matt Black with Green Mirror Lenses
- Shimano Platinum Cap
Valued at over $300!
🥳 **How to Enter:**
Be one of the next 50 people to register for Fishfest 2026 and you'll be in the running to snag this incredible prize! (Already entered? No worries, you're automatically included in the draw!)
With Fishfest just two weeks away, there's no time to waste! 🚀
🔗 **Enter Today:**
https://www.panthersfishfest.com.au
Don't miss your chance to compete, win, and celebrate with fellow fishing enthusiasts! Let's make this year's Fishfest the best one yet! 🎣💙
29/01/2026