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Snowy Trout Challenge 2026–2027
The Snowy Trout Challenge is back for another exciting season, giving anglers the chance to win cash prizes simply by catching a tagged Rainbow Trout in the Snowy Mountains.
This season, approximately 400 Rainbow Trout carrying new pink Snowy Trout Challenge tags labelled 2026–2027 will be released into:
Lake Jindabyne
Lake Eucumbene
Talbingo Reservoir
How to Enter
If you catch a Rainbow Trout carrying a pink 2026–2027 Snowy Trout Challenge tag:
* Take a clear photograph showing the tag number.
* Take a photograph of yourself with your catch.
* Complete this Catch Survey and upload the required photographs.
* Check that all details are correct before selecting Submit.
Your tag photograph is mandatory and must clearly show the complete tag number so your entry can be verified.
Please note that you will not receive an email confirming your entry. Make sure the form has been completed and successfully submitted before closing the page.
Monthly Prize Draws
Each verified catch entry will go into the next $1,000 monthly cash prize draw.
Entries remain eligible for all remaining monthly draws during the 2026–2027 season. Once an angler wins a monthly prize, their entry will be removed from subsequent draws.
Monthly prize draws will be conducted on the last Sunday of each month and announced live on the Snowy Trout Challenge Facebook/Instagram pages.
Who Can Enter
The Challenge is open to anglers of all ages. Entrants under 18 must have the consent of a parent or guardian.
Employees, contractors and committee members of the Snowy Trout Challenge Inc., along with their immediate families, are not eligible to enter.
Only Rainbow Trout carrying an official pink 2026–2027 Snowy Trout Challenge tag are eligible.
Why We Ask These Questions
The information collected through this survey helps us understand the value of recreational fishing to the Snowy Mountains visitor economy. Your responses support future funding, sponsorship and promotion of the Snowy Trout Challenge.
Your personal contact information will be used to administer the Challenge, verify entries and contact prize winners.
Stay Connected
Follow the Snowy Trout Challenge Facebook/Instagram pages for catch announcements, monthly prize draws and Challenge updates.
For all Snowy Trout Challenge links, including the full Terms and Conditions, visit www.linktr.ee/snowytroutchallenge.
Good luck and happy angling!