Yellowtail Challenge 2026

19 September 2026 · Event archive · Entries closed

Hosted by the Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club (YBAC)

September 2026

Yzerfontein Harbour

Yellowtail

200 Anglers

NSRI Station 34

Looking back at September 2026

Yellowtail Challenge 2026

The Yellowtail Challenge is Yzerfontein's toughest fishing test. Every year, boats and anglers gather to face off against one of the ocean's strongest fighters — the yellowtail.

It's more than a fishing competition — it's a challenge of skill, stamina, and West Coast spirit.

  • Date: 19 September 2026 (20 September backup day)

  • Venue: Yzerfontein Harbour & Clubhouse

  • Weigh-in: 11h00 – 15h00

2026 entries are closed

The September 2026 Yellowtail Challenge is closed for entries. Thank you to our anglers, crews, volunteers and sponsors.

Browse the photographs and visit the results page for the status of official results sheets. Future dates and entry arrangements will be announced once confirmed.

Competition results information

Archived 2026 Rules

  • All vessels must launch from Yzerfontein slipway.
  • Skippers are responsible for their crew's safety and compliance.
  • NSRI Station 34 will monitor throughout the competition.
  • Only fish weighed on official YBAC scales will qualify.
  • Judges' and Weighmaster's decisions are final.

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