Fishing competition shopping list

A fishing competition needs more than rods and bait. You will need reliable weighing equipment, clearly marked fishing lanes, registration supplies, shelter, lighting and safety gear for the shoreline. Plan separate equipment for measuring and weighing catches, plus enough water containers and landing equipment to handle fish safely. Food, chilled drinks and barbecue supplies also need to be ready before competitors arrive, not bought during registration.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 60
Folding table for registration
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Measuring matsqty 6
Digital fish scalesqty 3
Weighing bagsqty 6
Undocking matsqty 6
Landing netsqty 6
Bucketsqty 10
Water jerry cansqty 4
Barrier tapeqty 4
Conesqty 20

Equipment

Megaphone
Stopwatchesqty 4
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Battery lampsqty 8
Flashlightsqty 6
Rechargeable batteriesqty 24

Safety

First aid kit
Life ringsqty 2
Safety vestsqty 8

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 70
Reusable cupsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 70

Kitchen

Barbecueqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 2
Food warmersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Tongs and spatulasqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Decorations

Start and finish flagsqty 2
Prizes and trophiesqty 6

Paper goods

Clipboardsqty 8
Waterproof markersqty 12
Participant numbersqty 60
Competition formsqty 80
Waterproof document sleevesqty 20

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 3
Litter pickersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 8 liters
- Coffee cream - 4 tubs
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Hamburgers - 60 pieces
- Beef sausages - 60 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 15 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 75 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 75 pieces
- Vegetarian sandwiches - 20 pieces
- Onions - 4 kilos
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Pickles - 4 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Potato salad - 6 kilos
- Pasta salad - 6 kilos
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Herb butter - 8 tubs
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Mixed nuts - 5 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 12 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles

Tips

Bring one measuring mat and weighing bag for each active weigh-in point, plus at least one spare of each. This prevents the queue from stopping when equipment gets wet or damaged.
Use battery lamps and flashlights for registration, shoreline checks and pack-down if the event starts early or finishes late. Charge rechargeable batteries the day before and keep spare batteries available.
Allow one reusable cup and plate per guest, then add at least 10% extra for replacements and volunteers. Chill drinks before setup, because coolers are harder to organize once registration has started.
Place life rings, the first aid kit and safety vests where volunteers can reach them immediately, rather than inside a locked tent or vehicle. Check their locations during the shoreline inspection.
Pack extension cords and power strips separately from digital scales and battery equipment. Test every scale, stopwatch and lamp before leaving for the venue, and bring water jerry cans for equipment care and drinking water.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a fishing competition?: At minimum, prepare measuring mats, digital fish scales, weighing bags, landing nets, buckets and undocking mats for catch handling. Add registration supplies, barrier tape, cones, stopwatches and a megaphone so participants can find their lanes and follow the schedule.
How many fishing competition supplies should I buy?: Use one measuring and weighing setup per active weigh-in station, then keep one spare setup available for busy events. For tableware, plan one plate, cup and cutlery set per person plus 10% extra for volunteers and replacements.
What safety equipment is needed for a fishing competition?: Provide at least one first aid kit and one life ring at every separate shoreline section where people fish. Keep safety vests for volunteers and inspect the shoreline before setup, including access points, barriers and trip hazards.
When should I prepare the fishing competition equipment?: Test digital scales, stopwatches, lamps and rechargeable batteries at least one day before the competition. Put out tents, tables, registration materials, lane markers and safety equipment before participants arrive, while drinks and barbecue food can be prepared during final setup.

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