Fishing fever has officially hit the Mackay Isaac region with the launch of the 2025 Lucky Catch and Snap competition! Starting last Saturday, 5 April, the competition has already made waves with a record number of registrations and more than $10,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Running through the Easter school holidays until April 26, this popular event is calling all anglers, from beginners to pros, to cast their lines across 20 beautiful spots in the region for the chance to land a jackpot-winning catch!
Mackay Isaac Tourism CEO Jeff Stewart-Harris said the buzz around the event is unlike anything they’ve seen before.
“Registrations are already up more than 400% compared to this time in 2023, with participants registered from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory,” Mr. Stewart-Harris said.
“The word is out – Mackay Isaac’s Lucky Catch and Snap is now one of Australia’s most exciting regional fishing competitions.
“It offers families, seasoned anglers and first-timers alike the chance to experience our world-class estuary, dam and coastal fishing spots and win big while doing it.”
Participants can fish each day at one of the pre-promoted daily locations, revealed earlier this year to help competitors plan their fishing holiday and make the most of the regional adventure.
To win the jackpot, participants need to:
Fish at the correct daily location.
Catch the correct species.
Land it at the correct length.
Log the catch in the Mackay Isaac Lucky Catch and Snap app before 5pm.
The daily cash prize starts at $500 and jackpots by $500 each day, reaching a total of $10,000 if unclaimed.
Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson said Mackay Isaac’s Lucky Catch and Snap has quickly become a seasonal highlight for the region.
“This event celebrates our incredible outdoors lifestyle and the diversity of fishing experiences right here in Mackay,” Mayor Williamson said.
“Whether it’s chasing barra in our dams or hauling in a Spanish mackerel offshore, there’s something here for every type of angler.”
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Kelly Vea Vea enthused that, “Mackay Isaac’s Lucky Catch and Snap isn’t just about prizes – it’s about community, adventure and discovering hidden gems in our backyard.
“From Theresa Creek Dam to the pristine coastline of Carmila and St Lawrence, we’re proud to showcase the rich fishing lifestyle that makes our part of Queensland truly special.”
Lucky Catch and Snap is supported by Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
For a full list of daily locations, jackpot updates, and to register for free, visit www.luckycatchandsnap.com.au or follow @luckycatchandsnap on social media.
Fishing fever hits the Mackay Isaac region this Easter, with the 2025 Lucky Catch and Snap competition offering over $10,000 in prizes and anglers competing at 20 locations until April 26. Photos supplied
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