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FISHING
North
Stradbroke Island, or ‘Straddie’ as it’s
known, boasts a range of fishing options envied by many other
locations. The diverse types of fishing available ranges from
the ‘bread and butter’ species of tailor, bream,
whiting and flathead from the beaches, through to the more
specialised offshore species of mackeral, wahoo and marlin.
Straddie is unique in that it has fishing available from its
beaches, rocky headlands and surrounding calm and offshore
waters.
4WD enthusiasts have access to bream, whiting, flathead, tailor
and dart from the beaches all year round. Whether it be Main
Beach or Flinders Beach, depending on the prevailing wind,
anglers always have access to fishable water due to the shape
of the island. In winter tailor run the beaches chasing schools
of baitfish and the anglers are not far behind.
The same fish are available to those who prefer to fish from
boats on the calm waters of Moreton Bay. In addition reef
species such as snapper, sweetlip, jew and parrot are also
caught from these calm waters.
South
Passage Bar provides access to some of the best offshore fishing
available in S E Queensland. Snapper, pearl perch, traglin jew,
sweetlip and parrot are all captured by bottom fishing the close
offshore reefs off Point Lookout. For those anglers who prefer
trolling, pelagic species such as mackeral, wahoo and tuna are
captured from around the rocky outcrops between Flat Rock and
Point Lookout. Sportfishing enthusiasts are also well served,
when they target the more exotic species of marlin, sailfish
and yellowfin tuna from the deeper offshore waters.
Straddie is famous for the capture of exceptional sized fish
during the local Straddie Classic Fishing Competition held in
August each year. Examples include Spanish Mackeral of 40 kg,
snapper – 11.8kg, pearl perch – 5.3kg and tailor
– 7.5kg to mention a few.
Overall Straddie is one of the most versatile fishing destinations
available and has something to offer to everyone.
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