All The Big Winter Fishing Competitions in July
Things are heating up this winter with July’s hot fishing action. From Kid and Junior comps to the season pros representing South Africa in Hawaii
Junior anglers from KZN converge on Mapelane for the Junior Interclub, 21 Species land 21 big prizes in Richards Bay, while Tuna and Snoek are on the cards later in the month. And the Proteas close out July’s fishing action when they fly the SA flag high in Hawaii. Check out the awesome competitions happening this month.
Mapelane Junior Interclub Mapelane MSBC
5th – 6th July 2024
Famous for its big marlin and pelagic game fish, Mapelane Ski-Boat Club is a close-knit, conservation-minded club with a family-friendly atmosphere. Situated in KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, it offers a unique experience amid a vast natural habitat home to hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, flamingos, and pelicans.
After hosting the prestigious Mapelane Trophy and the Game Fish Challenge fishing tournaments in recent months, the Mapelane Ski Boat Club is back at it with another comp for Junior anglers as they host the 2024 Mapelane Junior Interclub to develop the sport.
Mapelane Ski Boat Club | iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, St Lucia, KZN | 083 448 0971
21 Species Richards Bay MSSBC
5th – 7th July 2024
Two days, huge prizes, a live band and other entertainment, not to mention the ever-popular kid’s fishing comp for kids under 12. The 21 Species is happening again at Meerensee Boat Club. But hurry, there’s only space for a maximum of 150 boats. For a full list of the species and limits, entry fees, how to enter, and what happened at previous years’ comps, check out the 21 Species in Richards Bay.
1 Beach Rd, Richards Bay | 035 753 2516 | Website
Tuna Interprovincial Shelly Beach SBSBC
11th – 13th July 2024
Hot on the heels of the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza, the Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club hosts the Tuna Interprovincial. Located on one of SA’s most beloved holiday stretches, about an hour south of Durban on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club in Margate enjoys one of the most temperate climates in South Africa, with warm, rich oceans, ideal for the teams of anglers from across the country competing to be the best in the land.
Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club | Albert Meyer Drive Shelly Beach 4265 | 082 555 6666
Abbott van Rooyen Memorial Snoek Derby
13th – 14th July 2024
The annual Abbott van Rooyen Snoek Derby hosted by the St. Lucia Ski Boat Club this year, attracts avid anglers from around South Africa and further afield who compete to catch the largest snoek. There are some great prizes up for grabs this year – ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.
The iconic tournament has actively promoted the Kona coast as a world-class big game fishing destination for six decades and provides a long-term economic foundation for Kona’s charter fleet.
St. Lucia Ski Boat Club | Sugarloaf, Jetty Road, St Lucia, Estuary, 3936 |064 898 9119
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
27th July – 3rd August 2024
The Proteas team head to Kailua-Kona in Hawaii to represent South Africa at the 62nd Anniversary Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament.
Follow the South African Deep Sea Angling Association’s Facebook Page to see the teams representing South Africa and check out the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament website for more information.
Fair weather and tight lines to the anglers and organisers of July’s tournaments.
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PREVIOUS YEARS’ TOURNAMENTS
21 Species in Richards Bay, snoek in St Lucia and the big SADSAA billfish and tuna nationals. These are big winter fishing tournaments coming up in July
Estuary or ocean fishing in Richards Bay, natal snoek in St Lucia, two big SADSAA nationals tournaments and more angling action at Meer En See. These are the big fishing tournaments comping up in July this year.
21 SPECIES RICHARDS BAY
3–5 JULY 2020
Two days, 21 prizes, live entertainment and food stalls and a special kids fishing comp. The 21 Species is happening again at Meerensee Boat Club. But hurry, there’s only space for a maximum of 150 boats. For a full list of the species and limits, entry fees, how to enter, and what happened at last year’s comp, check out the 21 Species in Richards Bay.
Meerensee Boat Club | 035 788 0258 | manage@msbc.co.za
SADSAA LIGHT-TACKLE BILLFISH NATIONALS
6–10 JULY 2020
These South African Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA) comps are for national competitive anglers and by provincial invitation and nomination only. The best of the best in SA are heading down to Sodwana Bay this month for the SADSAA Light-Tackle BillFish Nationals.
Sodwana Bay, KZN | SADSAA: info@sadsaa.co.za | +27 (0)83 284 5969
ST LUCIA SNOEK DERBY
11–12 JULY 2020
An exciting comp in one of the most awesome (and still quite warm this time of year) places in the country. Boats and jetskis welcome! It’s time to go after snoek in KZN waters as St Lucia Ski-Boat Club invites you to come and see what the winter fishing is like at the annual St Lucia Snoek Derby.
St Lucia Ski-Boat Club | St Lucia | 035 590 1376 | chairman@slsbc.co.za
SADSAA TUNA NATIONALS
12–17 JULY 2020
It’s that time again. The best of the best in SA game-fishing are heading down to Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club for this year’s big SADSAA tuna tournament. Get all the info and a sneak peek at who won last year’s Tuna Nationals.
Shelly Beach SBC | Albert Meyer Dr, Shelly Beach, Margate | 039 315 1476 | shellyp@venturenet.co.za
RICHARDS BAY INTERCLUB
17–18 JULY 2020
We go back again to Richards Bay, this time for a meeting of KZN/Zululand clubs at the Richards Bay Interclub.
Richards Bay Ski-Boat Club | 1 Beach Road, Meer En See, KZN | 035 753 2516 | info@rbsbc.co.za
Note: These are all the fishing competitions currently on our radar. If you know of competitions or want your fishing competition on this list, email us at hello@nautitechsuzuki.com.
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