Makunudhoo Council Opens Registration for 'Maamakunudhoo Fish Race 2026' Ahead of Fishermen's Day

Registration has opened for the "Maamakunudhoo Fish Race 2026," a fishing competition organised by the Makunudhoo Council in HDh. Makunudhoo in connection with this year's Fishermen's Day. According to the competition rules published by the Council, each boat may participate with a maximum of five people and a minimum of three. Only pole-and-line fishing and trolling (shore) fishing are permitted, and the rules state that a team can be disqualified if it becomes known that fishing was carried out in any other manner. The Makunudhoo Council also announced that a team can be disqualified if live bait is used for fishing, or if any type of fish that is prohibited to catch or use under law is brought. Teams arriving after the deadline can also be disqualified under the competition rules. According to information provided by the Council, the fish caught by a team in the competition can be given to that team. The competition is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 12 December 2026, from 6:00 in the morning to 20:00 at night. The deadline for teams wishing to take part to register is 12:00 noon on Sunday, 29 November 2026. The Council has requested that those wishing to participate submit the form via the link on the official Facebook page of Makunudhoo Council. According to the Makunudhoo Council, cash prizes are scheduled to be given to the teams that place in the competition. The Council has decided to give MVR 6,500 to the first-placed team, MVR 3,500 to the second-placed team and MVR 2,000 to the third-placed team. In addition, a cash prize of MVR 500 each has been arranged for the person who catches the heaviest fish and the person who catches the most fish. The Council also said that a gift pack will be given to every participating team. The Makunudhoo Council has requested those who need further information regarding the competition to call 9695777.