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Rules & Regulations

The Balranald Murrumbidgee Classic Fishing Competition adheres to a number of strict rules to ensure both fairness in the way the competition is awarded and to ensure optimum safety on the river throughout the weekend of competition.

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Click on the buttons below to access the necessary forms, checklists and documentation.

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Competition Rules

Competition Rules

Balranald Murrumbidgee Classic Fishing Competition event has a series of stringent rules that includes:​

  • The designated fishing competition areas

  • Fishing competition times

  • Fishing regulations

  • Behaviour on the river & life jackets

  • What type of fish is eligible for competition entry

  • How to measure a fish correctly for competition entry

  • How to submit a photo of your catches

To read and understand the rules, please download the Competition Rules Kit.

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Boating Safety Checklist

Boating Safety Checklist

This Boating Safety Checklist is a valuable guide to lifejacket and safety equipment rules on NSW waters and includes:

  • Wearing lifejackets for different vessels

  • Children and lifejackets

  • When to wear a lifejacket

  • Safety equipment checklist

  • Recommended safety equipment

  • What to have in a Toolkit

  • Approved types of lifejackets

Please download the Boating Safety Checklist to ensure you adhere to the rules and recommendations for optimum safety throughout the fishing competition.

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Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide

Freshwater Fishing Guide

The NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide provides recreational fishers with comprehensive, user-friendly information and includes:

  • Responsible fishing

  • Fishing safely

  • Safe boating

  • Fish identification and measurement

  • Size limits

  • Fishing methods and activities

  • Threatened species

Please download the Recreational Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide as a valuable guide during the fishing competition.

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Boating Handbook

Boating Handbook

The NSW Boating Handbook is designed to help you understand key rules to keep you safe.  It's essential reading and prepares you for the challenges and reduces your risk on the water. The handbook includes:

  • Staying safe on NSW waterways

  • Licences and registration

  • Lifejackets and safety equipment

  • Being prepared

  • Rules

  • Emergencies and incidents

  • Protecting the environment

Please download the Boating Handbook as a valuable resource before and during the fishing competition.

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