Central Queensland Fishing - The Local Secrets

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Eimeo to St Helens Beach

northern beaches & Hibiscus Coast THERE ARE SWEET REEF FISH AND DIVERSE CREEK SPECIES ON OFFER AROUND HEADLANDS, ROCKY BAYS AND CREEKS, BUT IT’S THE THRILLING POWER OF THE MACKEREL THAT REALLY GETS THE BLOOD PUMPING. Within easy reach of the rich fishing grounds of Mackay, the Eimeo to St Helens Beach region offers headlands, breakwaters, beaches and creeks all within an hour’s drive of each other. Eimeo itself is just 17 minutes’ drive north of Mackay. Fish off the rocks under the 60-metre-high conical headland of Eimeo Point or head to the nearby creek to chase mangrove jack and bream. Rig up with gang hooks and pilchards and head just 10 minutes north to Shoal Point to tempt the mackerel.

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