There's something fishy going on next month, as Wish4Fish's annual Spring Fishing Competition hits the water.

Fishermen and women are encouraged to let the sea air whip their faces on September 4-5 in search of the target species.

Wish4Fish founder Bryce Dinneen in front of the boat they charter. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Competitors can fish anywhere in Tauranga Harbour from beach, boat, wharf and rock. Fishing commences at 9pm on Friday, until 4pm Saturday.

There are great prizes up for grabs, including first, second and third heaviest and average weight snapper, tarakihi, kahawai, and kingfish. The prize for the average weight in each category, except for children and kingfish, is $500.

Children aged 12 and younger are invited to drop their lines into the water too, with plenty of spot prizes up for grabs.

Friday night includes quick fire raffles and a bait auction. Prize giving on Saturday includes a charity auction, including sports memorabilia, dinner vouchers and much more.

Organiser Bryce Dinneen says the fishing competition is all about participation and raising the profile of the charity.

'We are aiming for 200 anglers and are looking for anglers and sponsorship,” says Bryce.

The Wish4Fish Charity Fishing Competition is on September 4-5, with weigh-in from 4pm-5.30pm on Saturday, followed by prize giving at Marble Bar in Gate Pa from 7pm.

Entry is $45 per person, $150 for a team of four or $15 for children. All funds go towards the Wish4Fish Charitable Trust.

To enter, or to sponsor the competition, email bryce@wish4fish.co.nz or pick up an entry form from Marble Bar, Gate Pa.