SMAC Open Species Competition 2025
Cash and prize table for the most species caught on the day (catch and release)
Date and time
Location
Premier Southsea Marina & Boatyard
Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth PO4 9RJ United KingdomAgenda
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Check-in at Southsea Marina
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fishing
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Close of Claims at Southsea Marina
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Prizes
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Our popular summer Open Species Competition will be held on Sunday 11th August, with a reserve date of 18th August if weather conditions are against us. Fishing will take place between 8am and 4pm, with all claims to be submitted by 5pm. There will be presentations of prizes (lots!) in the Marina Bar or terrace from 6pm.
First prize will be 60% of entry fees, Second prize 20% of entry fees and a Ladies Bonus Prize of 10%. There will also be a Junior bonus prize and many other prizes from our regular sponsors.
Entry fee will be £10 per angler, payable in cash on the day at Southsea Marina or using our online link for boats not starting from Southsea Marina. All claims must be made in person at Southsea Marina by 5pm.
Rules: Maximum two rods per angler, maximum three hooks in total. All fish must be photographed with your entry card visible, and photographs must be available to substantiate all claims. A list of qualifying species will be provided. In the event of a tie, a species score tie-break will be used.
We hope you can join us!
Frequently asked questions
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.