About The Competition
The 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza is arguably the biggest Snapper Surf Casting Competition in the world, a one species fishing competition which runs for 5 days in March on the famous Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē (90 Mile Beach), Northland New Zealand. The cash prize pool exceeds $88,000.00, of course the biggest cash offering goes to the largest snapper of the week a whopping $30,000.00. However don’t think it’s all about size as $10,000.00 is up for grabs for the angler that catches a snapper closest to the average weight of all the fish caught in the competition. The event will still cater for the unlucky angler that doesn’t catch a fish as the lucky draw spot prizes exceed $150,000.00 which includes a $53,000.00 4x4 Ute (RRP). 2020 and 2021 were sell-out’s which attracted 1000 anglers, it is estimated that at each prize giving there is a total crowd attendance of between 1500 and 3000 people enjoying the entertainment.
Jam-Packed Headquarters Arena – 2025
Darin Maxwell, Te Puke, Heaviest Snapper Record Holder Heaviest snapper record in competition history winner Darin Maxwell from Te Puke with 12.030kg landed Wednesday February 29th, 2012
Merchandise available for purchase on site
A brief history leading up to the creation of the Snapper Bonanza.
In 1982 the Brijevich family started the competition then called the Snapper Classic they were the owners of The Park -a camping ground just down the road from the current prize giving site. The competition evolved over the next 27 years into a community project that benefited the many local businesses supplying services, supplies, equipment etc. to the many contestants and their entourages. The local economy received a much needed boost and everyone was happy. In 2006 the competition was sold, the new owners ran it in much the same way as the previous owner, but ran into financial difficulties after the 2009 event. So in 2010 the competition was cancelled. However the 90 Mile Beach Surf Casting Club ran an event for those hardy souls who came North anyway. In 2011 the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza was born, with local businessmen John Stewart and Dave Collard combining their talents to facilitate this Far North iconic event. The bonanza brand has developed into a very strong marketable label and we hope it’s here to stay however without the support of our sponsors the event is not viable, as organisers we urge our anglers and supporters to climb on board and trade with our sponsors as much as possible. Tight Lines John & Dave
Some Of The Prizes Up For Grabs
$30,000.00
Heaviest Snapper Overall & Champions Trophy
$10,000.00
Average Weight Snapper Overall
Massive Spot Prizes
Including a Mitsubishi Triton, MeloYelo Electric Bike, Early Bird Kontiki and a Super Liquor Seahorse Kontiki
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Hall of Fame
Rory Collings, Kaitaia
2025 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2025 – 6.635kg.
Zane Kaaka, Te Kao
2024 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2024 – 8.225kg.
Damien Sinclair,
Martinborough
2023 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2023 – 7.485kg.
Dickson Hohaia,
South Taranaki
2021 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2021 – 9.060kg.
Grant Thompson, Auckland
2020 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2020 – 8.285kg.
Dave Rameka, Kaitaia
2019 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2019 – 7.905kg.
Grant Dodunski, Te Puke
2018 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2018 – 8.945kg.
Chris Spurr, Gisborne
2017 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2017 – 6.175kg.
James Benge, Hastings
2016 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2016 – 8.165kg.
Troy Notton, Kamo
2015 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2015 – 8.315kg.
Neil Sides, Kaitaia
2014 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2014 – 9.995kg.
Jeremy Alai, Auckland
2013 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2014 – 9.91kg.
Darin Maxwell, Te Puke
2012 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2012 and new record holder – 12.030kg
Luke Boyes, Christchurch
2011 Winner
Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2011 – 8.89kg
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Fishing times - 7am - 4.30pm
High tide - 6.32pm
Weigh in times - 1pm - 4.30pm
Prizegiving from 5pm
Who will win the 30k heaviest, and the 10k average weight!
And someone will be driving home the Mitzi Triton! + loads of spot prizes still to give away.
Dont forget The Awanui Hotel Garden Party from 6pm tomorrow. Head down there for great beer & even better tunes.
Te Hiku Go will be running a courtesy van from the Snapper Bonanza HQ to the Awanui Hotel.
If you need a ride, contact:
📞 Nadine: 09 406 7021
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Rodney Archer LONE WOLF pull one out ffs.
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Rob Parker’s won it twice from memory..
Get the weigh station crew a beer after that day
Churr Takahui in first for the ladies yoza
Now that's a good amount of fish caught way to go. 👌
Mignon
Is that 404 fish weighed in total or 404 fished weighed for the day
Way to go Conrad
Chur the brotha Michael W Slade
Yeee my loamy Kimberly Anahera
Woohoo @ Gordon Para Richardson
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To much Conrad
Whoop 🎉💙Conrad Davan
Way to go son Michael W Slade🥰
Don't forget the fish auction at 8 30 am tomorrow at the Kaitaia Market. Thanks to the Snapper Bonanza Team for donating the fish to the Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade to Auction. Greatly appreciated. See you at the market Cheers Toss
C'est l'histoire le plus marquant de ma vie je veux vous raconter prenez juste quelques minutes pour m'écouter ,Alors mes soeurs je suis la mère de 3 enfants. Je vivais Au Mali 🇲🇱 avec mon mari, quand en 2022 il décida d'aller en voyage d'affaire à Bresil , où il tomba sur le charme d'une jeune vénézuélienne et ne semblait même plus rentrer. Ses appels devenaient rares et il décrochait quelquefois seulement et après un moment il ne décrochait plus . En avril 2022, il décrocha une fois et m'interdit même de le déranger. Toutes les tentatives pour l'amener à la raison sont soldées par l'insuccès. Nos deux parents, nos proches et amis ont essayé en vain. Par un calme après midi du 12 fevrier 2024, alors que je parcourais les vidéos des pages Facebook pour me distraire un peu, je suis tombé sur les écrits d'une femme marié qui parle d'un Grand Prophète Visionnaire Céleste vue que j'essayai tout désespérée et avec peu de foi je prends le numéro du père et le Grand Prophète Visionnaire Céleste ma promis un retour au ménage en 7 jour . Au premier il me demande d’espérer un appel avant 3jours heures de mon homme, ce qui se réalisait en 02 jours après. Je l'informais du résultat et il poursuivait ses travails et grande fut ma surprise quand mon mari m’appela de nouveau 5 jours après pour m'annoncer son Retour dans 03 jours. Je ne croyais vraiment pas, mais étonnée j'étais la voir à l'aéroport à l'heure et au jour dits. Depuis son arrivée tout était revenu dans l'ordre et je suis même enceinte de 3 mois actuellement . A vrai dis J'avais pas du tout confiance que mon mari sera de retour mais ce Grand Prophète Visionnaire Céleste m'a montré le contraire.pour fonder un bon foyer sans aucun inconvénients négatif.Tous ces travaux se font sans le sang ni sacrifice satanique.Vous pouvez être musulmans ou chrétiens,n'hésitez pas à le contacter. Il est un spécialiste en retour d'affection - problème de mariage - problème pour avoir d'enfant - problème de santé - Déblocage - attachement d'amour pour l'éternité - problème pour voyager - protection et beaucoup d'autres choses. Prenez son numéro +229 01 63 13 02 60 en cas de n'importe problèmes ou difficultés de la vie contacter le la spiritualité est son domaine Merci de m'avoir écoute Ce qui est encore bon chez lui il travaille sans l'argent et tu dois trouvé le résultat de ce que tu cherche avant de lui rembourser ses dettes
Mean bro Michael W Slade
Churr to much da kuz mikey
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Awesome Catches bro can't wait for next year
Awesome part of the beach Scott's regardless of weather. Love FN
Awesome effort! Cheers
Absolute stunning photography, brilliant photography 📸 thank you so much for sharing your wonderful post. Congratulations 🎊 👏
This is soo epic.. can't wait for the nxt fishing comp.. 💜
Awesome day.
awesome pics!!
Awesome 👍
Awesome photos
Wow awesome still didn't see my family 😕
Mignon Coombes
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