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The Ultimate Game Fishing Destination
Papua New Guinea’s pristine waters are home to some of the world’s most spectacular game fish – from legendary black marlin to the elusive PNG Black Bass, found nowhere else on earth. This is sport fishing at its finest.
Game fishing in Papua New Guinea is varied, exciting and truly exhilarating, set against the backdrop of some of the most spectacular waters in the world.
AT A GLANCE
PROMOTING GAME FISHING ACROSS PNG
The Game Fishing Association of PNG is the national umbrella organisation overseeing game fishing in Papua New Guinea since 1977. We maintain national fishing records, govern the annual National Game Fishing Titles, ensure adherence to IGFA rules, and support our affiliated clubs across the country.
We promote game fishing in PNG at every opportunity, assisting anglers and clubs with connections to international fishing organisations. We invite you to visit PNG — it is simply an amazing fishery.
NATIONAL RECORDS
Maintaining the official PNG game fish record book under IGFA rules.
NATIONAL TITLES
PNG’s largest annual sporting event since 1976.
IGFA AFFILIATION
Ensuring ethical fishing under international standards.
CLUB SUPPORT
Supporting affiliated clubs across PNG provinces.
WORLD-CLASS GAME FISH
PNG waters deliver extraordinary variety – from deep-sea billfish to unique freshwater fighters.
JUST WRAPPED - APRIL 2026
49th GFA PNG National Game Fishing Titles
Hosted by the San Remo Game Fishing Club in the world-class waters of Kimbe, West New Britain. March 30 – April 5, 2026.
DRUG RUNNER
OUR OFFICIAL NAMING SPONSORS 2026
SPONSORS 2026
OUR MEMBER CLUBS
Game fishing clubs across Papua New Guinea’s finest fishing grounds.
PORT MORESBY GFC
PNG’s original game fishing club
📍 Port Moresby
LAE GFC
Morobe Province’s premier club
📍 Lae
MADANG GFC
Legendary marlin grounds
📍 Madang
NEW BRITAIN GFC
Volcanic fishing backdrop
📍 Rabaul / Kokopo
SAN REMO GFC
Host of the 2026 National Titles
📍 Kimbe
LIHIR GAME FISHING
World-class island fishing
📍 Lihir Island
BOROKO SFC
Boroko Sports Fishing Club
📍 Boroko