Seasonal Species
A nominated seasonal species is targeted over two consecutive months. Fish are measured, photographed and released.
Lake Macquarie, NSW · Est. 1980
The 4 F’sfishing, fun, friends, family!
A family-friendly club on Lake Macquarie welcoming anglers of all ages and experience, from first-time juniors to seasoned competition fishers, run by volunteers since 1980.
Next compFriday 18 – Sunday 20 September 20267:00pm Friday · Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday at Teralba Bowling Club
About the club
A Lake Macquarie club, run by its members since 1980
Teralba Lakesiders Fishing Club has been part of the Lake Macquarie fishing community for more than forty years. We’re based at Teralba Bowling Club, our parent club, and everything we do is organised by volunteers: members who give their time so the club keeps running.
You don’t need a big boat, expensive gear or a shelf of trophies to fit in here. Women, juniors, families and experienced competition anglers all fish alongside each other. Some members come for the monthly competitions; plenty come for the Friday nights, the breakfasts and the company. Both are the point.
If you’re thinking about joining, the easiest first step is to come along to a Friday night at Teralba Bowling Club and say hello. Nobody will hurry you.
- 1980Founded
- 100%Volunteer run
- All agesJuniors to seniors
- $25A year to join
Find us at Teralba Bowling Club
2A York Street
Teralba NSW 2284
Our parent club, and the home of every Sunday weigh-in and our Friday night get-together.
Competitions
Monthly fishing competitions for adults and juniors
One weekend a month, during competition times, you can fish anywhere, inside or outside, as long as you make it to Sunday weigh-in on a competition weekend.
- Friday7:00pmFishing starts
- Sunday3:30pmWeigh-in at Teralba Bowling Club
- Members draw on the day of the weigh-in
- Raffle prizes every competition
- Giveaways from our sponsors from time to time
Competition calendar
2026
- Sept18–20
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September 2026
Teralba Bowling Club Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
Next up - Oct16–18
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October 2026
Wangi Caravan Park Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
Away weekend - Nov13–15
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
Teralba Bowling Club Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
- Dec4–6
Friday 4 – Sunday 6 December 2026
Teralba Bowling Club Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
Annual Christmas party with Santa at the weigh-in
2027
- Jan15–17
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 January 2027
Teralba Bowling Club Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
- Feb12–14
Friday 12 – Sunday 14 February 2027
Teralba Bowling Club Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
- Mar12–14
Friday 12 – Sunday 14 March 2027
Teralba Bowling Club Weigh-in 3:30pm Sunday
Competition dates, weigh-in times and special events are updated throughout the year. Adults and juniors both compete.
How the competition is scored
Number of fish
Your total count of eligible fish weighed in across the weekend.
Number of species
How many different eligible species you bring to the weigh-in.
Total weight
The combined weight of your eligible catch for the competition.
Trophy fish by species
The best individual fish of each nominated species.
Bragmat flathead
Flathead measured on the bragmat, then released.
Two ongoing catch-and-release competitions
These run alongside the monthly weekends, and every fish goes back in the water.
Non-Comp 16 Species
A year-long challenge to record 16 different species. Fish counted outside the monthly competitions - every one is released.
Competition results
Results are posted on the TLFC noticeboard at Teralba Bowling Club and in our Facebook group the week after each competition.
Club life
More than the fishing
The competitions are only part of it. Most weeks the club is somewhere to turn up, sit down and catch up with people, and there’s something on for the kids all year round.
Every Friday
Friday night socials & raffles
Members and visitors get together every Friday night for a drink, a yarn, social activities and the club raffles. New faces are always welcome - come and meet us before you join.
Teralba Bowling Club
Once a year
Annual Championship Dinner
Our presentation night, with prizes for species, champion anglers, women anglers and juniors.
Teralba Bowling Club
Through the year
Junior workshops with NSW Fisheries
Hands-on sessions run with NSW Fisheries teaching young anglers about rigs, safe handling, size and bag limits, and looking after the lake.
Annual
Wangi Fishing Weekend
A full weekend away fishing out of Wangi Caravan Park - one of the highlights of the club calendar for families.
Wangi Caravan Park
Through the year
Members’ days
Casual get-togethers for members, held throughout the year alongside the competition calendar.
At least twice a year
Sunday fishing & breakfast
An early start on the water followed by breakfast together - a relaxed, easy day and a good first outing for new members.
December
Christmas party with Santa
Santa joins us at the December weigh-in for the club Christmas party - the kids look forward to it all year.
Teralba Bowling Club
Membership
Join for $25 a year
One fee covers the whole year of competitions, events and club nights. Juniors are welcome and families fish together.
New member welcome
$30
Hot Tackle voucher
Handed to every new member at your first weigh-in after joining.
That’s $5 more than the $25 membership costs, so you’re in front before your first fish.
$25per person
per year
per year
Your membership includes
- Entry to every monthly adult and junior fishing competition
- Both ongoing catch-and-release competitions
- Friday night socials and raffles at Teralba Bowling Club
- Annual Championship Dinner and presentation night
- Junior workshops run with NSW Fisheries
- Wangi Fishing Weekend, members’ days and Sunday breakfast events
Bring the completed form to any Friday night at Teralba Bowling Club, or to a Sunday weigh-in. You can also email it to Randal Mason at randal05@bigpond.com.
Executive & governance
How the club is run
Teralba Lakesiders Fishing Club is governed by its by-laws. Governance and compliance are overseen by the Executive, supported by sub-committees. The club has been run entirely by volunteers since 1980.
Club by-laws
The rules the club is bound by, available to any member or prospective member.
Download the club by-laws (PDF)The Executive
- PresidentLeads the Executive and represents the club.
- Vice PresidentSupports the President and stands in when required.
- SecretaryClub correspondence, meetings and records.
- TreasurerClub finances, membership fees and reporting.
- Weigh MasterRuns the weigh-in and records competition results.
Sub-committees
- MembershipNew member enquiries, sign-ups and renewals.
- FundraisingRaffles, sponsorship and club fundraising activities.
- Juniors’ Co-ordinationJunior competitions, workshops and family activities.
Photo gallery
Life around the lake
Competition weekends, weigh-ins, junior workshops, Sunday breakfasts and Friday nights: a look at what the club actually gets up to.
Filter photos by category
Our sponsors
Our competitions, prizes and junior activities are made possible by local businesses who back the club. Please support the people who support us.
- Hot Tackle
02 4959 5276Supplies the $30 new member voucher - Newcastle Yamaha Marine
- Aquarius Lawyers
- Goldstar Caravan
1300 849 146 - Origin Energy
- Lake Macquarie Website Designs
- F.L Freight
- T.Lex Electrical Contractor
0411 442 618
Contact
Get in touch
Questions about joining, competitions or the juniors’ program? Send us a message, or come and find us at Teralba Bowling Club on a Friday night.
Send us a message
Club details
- Where we meetTeralba Bowling Club
2A York Street
Teralba NSW 2284 - Postal addressTeralba Lakesiders Fishing Club
C/- Teralba Bowling Club
2a York Street
TERALBA NSW 2284 - FacebookTeralba Lakesiders Fishing ClubOur members’ group, with competition results, photos and last-minute notices.
Useful links
- NSW Fisheries (DPI)Fishing rules, bag and size limits, and the NSW fishing licence.
- Marine Rescue NSWLog on before you head out on the lake, and log off when you return.