SMAC Open Species Competition 2025

All anglers on a boat must pay the competition entry fee Max 2 rods and 3 hooks total per angler No Commercial Fishing Boats or Professional Fishermen (Charter boats/skippers allowed) Winners to be determined by number of species (verified by photo) SMAC Committee decision is final!

There are launching ramps at Eastney and Hayling Island Ferry Point. Harbour fees apply.

There are limited vistor spaces in the marina. Fees apply. There is free parking opposite Southsea Marina in a car park off the lane leading to the Eastney launching ramp.

Frozen bait can be bought at Southsea Marina, but visitors are advised to stock up with bait before they arrive in case of shortages.

Yes there is a fuel berth selling marine diesel and petrol to berth holders and visitors.

No, you will be supplied with a competition number to write on a card to be photographed with your fish. No fishing before 8am. All fish claims must be made in person at Southsea Marina by 5:00pm and verified by photo, whether you come back to the marina by boat or car.

Yes you can bring your boat up the channel from Langstone harbour and moor on the holding pontoon outside the marina cill gate. No temporary mooring fees will be applied to competitors, by kind permission of Premier Marinas.