Anticipation is building for the 40th Three Way State Spear Fishing Championships to be held in Eden on June 8.

The South Coast Skin Club has an estimated prize pool of $7000 which over 100 competitors will contest over just six hours of spear fishing.

Registration is Saturday, June7 at the Twofold Bay Yacht Club at Quarantine Bay and Sunday at 6.45am to 7.30 at the boat ramp.

The fish caught will be donated for auction with all profits to the Eden Whale Festival.

The Great Southern Inn will host the presentation dinner on Sunday, June 7 from 6.30pm.

Source: Eden Magnet