Fishing, Prawning, Crabbing and Boating

Fishing Charters

Aquarius Charters
Reef and Estuary Fishing
Phone: 07 4066 2227
Website: www.sunfish.org.au/aquarius

Hinchinbrook Dugong & Island Cruises
Estuary Fishing, Island Reef Fishing, Tailor your own fishing trip
Phone: 07 4066 8555 or 4066 8205 Mob: 0428 153 902

Reel to Reel Charter Services
Flyfishing, Lurefishing & Baitfishing
Phone: +61 7 4066 8107 Mob: 0417 717 722
Email: REELTOREEL@bigpond.com.au

UnReel Sportsfishing Adventures
Offers charter sportsfishing and marine and birdlife tours in the
Hinchinbrook Channel and surrounds.
Phone: 07 4066 0032 & 0408 842 691
Website: www.un-reel-sportsfishing-adventures.com.au
Email: jimlee@znet.net.au

Fishing

From the jetty or the rockwalls lining the canal near Port Hinchinbrook boat ramp at any time or tide although you will probably be more successful mornings and evenings. Alternatively try fishing from the beach on at least half tide or more, or at the Edmund Kennedy National Park.

Boat Ramps

• Port Hinchinbrook, Cardwell
• Meunga Creek northern end of Cardwell
• Fishers Landing 22km south of Cardwell
• Marine Parade, Cardwell
• All boat ramps except Port Hinchinbrook have LIMITED tide access

Crabbing

Off the jetty at any time. Bait up the dilly pots with a frame and drop it over the jetty. No skill required! Every 20 minutes or so pull up the dilly to check for a sand crab or a "muddie". Note: it is illigal to take femals crabs. Check bag size and limits.

Netting

Cast a net for prawns and/or bait anywhere along the waterfront. The best time is very early morning providing this coincides with a near-high tide and calm conditions. On account of rocks and or oysters it is advisable to avoid the area within 10m of the foreshore boat ramp. Casting a net from the jetty is not permitted.