Corroboree Park Challenge 2025

Event Overview

Welcome to the 36th Annual Corroboree Park Challenge 2025 hosted by the Palmerston Game Fishing Club. Held from October 3–5, 2025, this event brings together fishing enthusiasts, families, and the NT community for a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, and competitive spirit. CPC is open to both PGFC members and non-members, encouraging everyone to experience the Top End’s unique outdoor lifestyle.

Key Dates & Schedule

FRIDAY, 3 October 2025

• 12:00pm – 6:00pm - Registrations in person at Corroboree Park Tavern
• Skipper must be present for registration

5:30pm – Lines In (Start of Fishing)

6:00pm – 9:00pm

• Kids Scavenger Hunt
• Bucket Casting Competition
• Raffles & Lucky Door Prize

SATURDAY, 4 October 2025

Fishing continues throughout the day

7:00pm – 9:00pm

• Saturday Event Prizes
• Mystery Fish
• Raffles & Lucky Door Prizes

SUNDAY, 5 October 2025

1:00pm – Lines Out (End of Fishing)

2:30pm – Check In at Corroboree Park Tavern - All Scores Must Be Submitted

4:00pm – 6:00pm

• Kids activities
• Raffles
• Presentation

6:00pm – End of Event

Who Can Enter

Corroboree Park Challenge is open to individuals, families, juniors, and teams. PGFC members receive a discounted entry fee and access to exclusive categories. All participants must register prior to competition commencement and agree to the event rules and regulations.

Not a PGFC member? Join here https://bit.ly/pgfc_membership_application

Entry Categories

• Adult Angler
• Junior Angler
• Mini Junior
• Champion Team
• Biggest of Species
• Smallest of Species
• PGFC Members Only – Champion PGFC Members Team
• Novelty Categories
• Various other prize categories

Competition Boundaries

• Corroboree Billabong
• Mary River Billabong
• Hardies Billabong
• Shady Fresh

All fish must be caught and logged within these boundaries during competition hours.

Competition Rules

• Fishing may commence only after the designated start time.
• Only fish photographed on an approved measure mat provided in skipper bags and competitor cards will be accepted.
• Entries must be submitted via the Track My Fish app by the end of competition hours
• Each angler is responsible for ensuring accurate and honest reporting.
• Respect NT Fisheries regulations at all times - https://nt.gov.au/marine/recreational-fishing
• Raffle and Lucky Door winners must be present at the time of draw. If the winner is not in attendance, a redraw will take place.

Fish Welfare & Safety

• All anglers are expected to handle fish humanely and practice safe catch-and-release techniques.
• Competitors must be 'Crocwise' and follow NT Parks and Wildlife safety guidelines - https://becrocwise.nt.gov.au/
• All boats must carry the minimum requirements for safety equipment as outlined by Marine Safety NT – https://nt.gov.au/marine/marine-safety/safety-guides-and-equipment/safety-guide-recreational-boating

Judging & Scoring

• Judges will validate all entries using the Track My Fish app data.
• Final results will be based on total fish length for designated species.

Contact & Support

• CPC Coordinators - Emma Harvey, 0417 700 652 Leeanne Perrett, 0400 599 652
• CPC Email: cpc@palmerstongamefishing.com.au