FISHING FRENZY Get ready to add a slew of tales to your repertoire of fishing stories. Central Queensland is home to world-class fishing. The Whitsundays is a renowned fishing destination with a regular pilgrimage of anglers getting their lines wet every year. With ocean reefs, healthy creeks, winding rivers and plentiful dams, whatever style of fishing you enjoy, you’ll find it here.
Bowen With numerous creek systems, coral studded islands and offshore reefs, fishing is one of Bowen’s biggest attractions. Its annual fishing competition is still one of the most popular in the country. Try Adelaide, Duck or Meatworks Creeks to find mangrove jack, bream, whiting and barramundi.
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Offshore you’ll feel the bite of coral trout, sweetlip and the raging mackerel … just to name a few. We recommend Stone, Middle and Gloucester Islands where you’ll find plenty of reefs and bombies. If you’re happy to go a bit further out, head for Holbourne Island. Without a tinnie you can catch a feed off the harbour jetty or at Kings Beach.
