# Event Details - **Event Name**: SMAC Open Species Competition 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Cash and prize table for the most species caught on the day (catch and release)About this EventOur popular summer Open Species Competition will be held on Saturday with a reserve dates of the following Sunday if weather conditions are against us. Fishing will take place between 8am and 5pm, with all claims to be submitted by 6pm. There will be presentations of prizes (lots!) in the Marina Bar or terrace from 7pm.First prize will be 60% of entry fees, Second prize 20% of entry fees and a Ladies and Junior bonus prizes. There will also be a Junior bonus prize and many other prizes from our regular sponsors.Entry fee will be £10 per angler, payable in cash on the day at Southsea Marina or using our online link for boats not starting from Southsea Marina. All claims must be made in person at Southsea Marina by 6pm.Rules: Maximum two rods per angler, maximum three hooks in total. All fish must be photographed with your entry card visible, and photographs must be available to substantiate all claims. A list of qualifying species will be provided. In the event of a tie, a species score tie-break will be used.We hope you can join us!Agenda?: 06:30 AM - 08:00 AMCheck-in at Southsea Marina?: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMFishing?: 05:00 AM - 06:00 PMClose of Claims at Southsea Marina?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMPrizes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/smac-open-species-competition-2026/100001993852616850 - **Event Categories**: contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Premier Southsea Marina & Boatyard - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Premier Southsea Marina & Boatyard - **lat**: 50.790996 - **long**: -1.03427 - **full address**: Premier Southsea Marina & Boatyard, Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SMAC Open Species Competition 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0364a15cf77c5cb9eb015bf505943d640b15bccec68d740f7dc7810445cf7f52-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1f3763-gmir.jpg?v=1784003643 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SMAC Open Species Competition 2026 being held? - **A:** SMAC Open Species Competition 2026 takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Premier Southsea Marina & Boatyard, Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing SMAC Open Species Competition 2026? - **A:** SMAC Open Species Competition 2026 is organized by Southsea Marina Angling Club (SMAC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SMAC Open Species Competition 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The club is an active community of like-minded anglers who love boat fishing, friendly competitions, socials, chat and marine conservation. We encourage Juniors and Ladies to join in the fun too.\nMembership is open to all Southsea Marina Berth holders and their crews, which means if you regularly fish on a boat berthed in the marina you can also join. The annual membership fee is a modest £20 for adults and there is a discounted fee for Juniors under 15 years of age. The club is affiliated to the Angling Trust which provides certificates for specimen fish caught.\nWe are very fortunate to enjoy the support of Premier Marinas who provide our storage shed, fish cleaning/weigh station and club noticeboard. This is a very angler-friendly marina and is one of the few that stocks frozen bait for sale from the marina office. Our competitions are also supported by many local businesses so our competitions often have a very impressive prize table.\nThe Marina Bar also kindly hosts our monthly club meetings, often staying open to serve us drink and hot food in the colder months when most leisure boaters have long since gone home. We are very aware that the sea can be a dangerous place, so our fundraising activities are usually centred around the RNLI and local independent rescue stations such as GAFIRS.\nFor Membership equiries please contact Steve Kelly through the Southsea Marina office." } ] } ] ```