The Nelson Dawnbreakers Fishing Club is a family-oriented fishing club that emphasises a fun, family atmosphere, with competitions, regular weigh-ins and club weekends. It was formed in 1998 by a local group of keen fishers including Daryl Crimp of The Fishing Paper to promote and foster the sport of fishing.

Address	Nelson Dawnbreakers Fishing Club PO Box 1063 Nelson
Contacts	Club President: Brian Fensom Club Captain: Doug McKay Phone: +64 3 547 4994
Clubrooms	The club is hosted by the: Nelson North Country Club Main Road North Hira The great facilities include a weigh station, BBQ, kids play area, trophy cabinet, bar and restaurant.
Constitution and funding	The club is a not-for-profit incorporated society funded by member subscriptions and sponsor donations.
Club season	- The club season runs for 9 months from October to June - Club weekends are the second weekend of each month - Weigh-ins are held 4.30pm on Sunday at the clubrooms - Club competitions run from Friday noon to Sunday 4pm
Club features	- Club weekend competitions - Monthly newsletters - Raffles and BBQs - Lucky member prize draws - Trophies - “Fish of the month” and “Buggar” awards - Havelock family club weekend - Member discounts - End of season prize giving and dinner
Club records	Club records include: - Snapper 10.17kg - Groper 20.25kg - Blue cod 3.40kg - Kahawai 3.23kg - Kingfish 18.50kg - Trout 2.14kg - Crayfish 4.96kg - Gurnard 1.47kg - Bait fish 3.54kg

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