The mix of tropical and temperate species is the first and most obvious part of the place’s attraction. Spanish mackerel, spotted mackerel, cobia, dolphin fish, rainbow runner, longtail tuna, wahoo and sailfish are all seasonally common or at least reasonably available.
To southern anglers limited to yellowfin tuna, marlin and yellowtail kingfish the chance to tangle with tropical species only five to six hours drive north of Sydney is highly attractive. The bonus is that the yellowfin, marlin and kings are here too, often in numbers not seen further south.
Marlin December to mid April, large numbers of small blacks. Blue and striped marlin on the shelf all year round.
Fishing Seasons
- Spotted Mackerel December to June.
- Spanish Mackerel Late January to June.
- Cobia December to August.
- Dolphin Fish January to June, (March, April, May best).
- Longtail and Mackerel Tuna February to August.
- Yellowtail Kingfish All year round.
- Big Tailor (2 5 Kg.) May, June, July.
- Snapper/Offshore Bottom Fish January to October.
- Bar Cod/Large Deepwater Species May to October.
- Mulloway All year round.
- Yellowfin Tuna/A1bacore/Marlin August to October.
- Large Estuary Flathead November to February.
- Bream/Whiting/Flathead All year round.
- Bass October to April.
