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The Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash is Australia's richest Barramundi tournament, held from 18–21 October 2026.

In less than 24 hours, the 2026 tournament has officially sold out! To join the waitlist, email [email protected]

31/07/2026

𝟴𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼 ⏳

Not that we're counting... Actually, we definitely are.

The Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash is getting closer and preparations are well underway.

The boats are being readied.
The tackle boxes are filling up.
And October will be here before we know it.

🎣 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻?!

Fishing the Fitzroy Explore Rockhampton

29/07/2026

𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗵 🎒

The countdown to Barra Bash starts long before the first cast.

It's checking your lures, replacing the leader, stocking the tackle box and making sure you've got everything you need for a few unforgettable days on the mighty Fitzroy River.

That's why we're proud to have Anaconda Stores on board as a Major Sponsor of the 2026 Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash.

Whether you're chasing barra, exploring the outdoors or preparing for your next adventure, Anaconda has the gear to help you make the most of every trip.

A huge thank you to Anaconda for supporting the Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash and Australia's fishing community.

27/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁? 🎣

Every angler has that one piece of gear they won't hit the water without.

A favourite lure. A lucky rod. A trusted sounder.
Or maybe it's just the esky.... 😄

𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮.

22/07/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮? 🗺️

Last year, our 2025 champions towed their boat more than 3,000 kilometres from Darwin to compete in the Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash.

That's a serious road trip.

But when you're chasing fish like these on one of Australia's premier barramundi fisheries, the journey is worth every kilometre.

📍 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿.

21/07/2026

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 🚤

Somebody is going to win this incredible boat package this October.

The question is... Will it be you?

For just $5 a ticket, you'll go in the draw to win our biggest boat package ever, valued at over $81,000.

You don't need to be a competitor. You don't need to be present.

🎟️ 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://loom.ly/3iKiFs4

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20/07/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 💚

As the event organiser, Frenchville Sports Club Ltd is proud to deliver the Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash, bringing anglers from across Australia to experience the world-class Fitzroy River.

More than just a fishing competition, Barra Bash celebrates our region, supports local tourism, showcases one of Australia's premier barramundi fisheries and creates lasting benefits for the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast communities.

A huge thank you to Frenchville Sports Club for its ongoing commitment to growing the Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash and helping make it one of Australia's premier catch-and-release barramundi tournaments.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻.

19/07/2026

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵. 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁. 🌊

Every barra tells a story, and every released fish helps create the next one.

That's why the Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash is proudly built around catch-and-release fishing, helping protect one of Australia's premier barramundi fisheries.

By looking after the Fitzroy River today, we're helping ensure the next generation of anglers can experience the thrill of landing a barra of their own.

🐟 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹.

Explore Rockhampton Fishing the Fitzroy

16/07/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗿𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 🎣

764 barramundi landed.
273 barra over one metre.
111 king threadfin salmon.

All in just three days of competition.

When people ask why anglers travel from across Australia to fish the Fitzroy River, the numbers tell a pretty impressive story.

This river continues to produce exceptional fishing and prove why Rockhampton is Home of the Big Barra.

🐟 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗿𝗼𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲?

Fishing the Fitzroy Explore Rockhampton

15/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁? 🚤

Imagine getting the call... You've just won the 2026 Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash boat package, valued at over $81,000.

The keys are yours. The only question is... where's your first fishing trip?

🎣 The Fitzroy River?
🌴 The Capricorn Coast?
🦈 Your favourite secret fishing spot?

One lucky winner will be making that decision on 18 October.

Tickets are just $5 each, and you don't need to be a competitor or be present at the draw to win.

🎟️ Tell us where you'd head first, then grab your tickets: https://loom.ly/3iKiFs4

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14/07/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 🌅

For many competitors, the Garmin Fitzroy River Barra Bash is more than just a fishing competition. It's the perfect excuse to hit the road and experience everything Rockhampton and the Capricorn Region have to offer.

Whether you're travelling from Darwin, Brisbane, Mackay or anywhere in between, now's the perfect time to start planning your trip.

🏨 Find the perfect place to stay
🍽️ Discover local food and drink
🌴 Explore the region before and after the tournament
🎣 Then get ready for three unforgettable days on the mighty Fitzroy River

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://loom.ly/qLYvhmY

Explore Rockhampton Visit Capricorn Coast, Queensland

Address

105 Clifton Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4701

Telephone

0749326800

Website

https://www.fitzroyriverbarrabash.com.au/

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