The Greatest Fishing Spots In Australia You Should Know About

Australia is famous for its diverse wildlife, on land and in the water. With abundant water and beautiful shorelines, you can find all kinds of things to do, and will never have a dull moment. No matter what type of fishing you are looking for, from deep sea to shore fishing, you will not be disappointed by the locations Australia has to offer.

Fishing spots in Australia

Cairns, Queensland - Black Marlin

This wonderful location along the great barrier reef is often called the black marlin capital of the world. You can expect an amazing sport fishing trip in this beautiful location. Setting up a charter is as easy as clicking online, and you will be one step closer to catching the world's biggest marlin. With over 70% of large (greater than 1000 lbs) marlin in the world caught in this spot, a fishing trip here is sure to be a dream come true.

Camp Hill, Queensland - Wetlands

Camp Hill has some great fishing spots for a relaxed day of fishing in the wetlands or heading out to sea. One of the best parts of Camp Hill is that you can grab your fishing gear at Tackle Warehouse and immediately hit the water. With a variety of fish available to catch in the wetlands and not small ones at that, you will be sure to enjoy this location and it's a great place for a family trip. From turtles to fishes, you will see some extraordinary wildlife and enjoy a nice romp in the wetlands.

The Top End, Northern Territory - Barramundi

If you are eager for some barramundi fishing, then this is the place to be! With multiple different locations and a great supply at different times of the year, you are sure to enjoy this location and catch barramundi to your heart's content. During the dry season, you can also partake in some deep sea fishing off the coast, if you aren't looking to be limited to barra. With fishing lodges that cater to anglers, this is one spot you don't want to miss when it comes to great Australian fishing destinations.

Central Highlands, Tasmania - Trout and More

This beautiful location has over 3000 lakes that are home to a wide variety of fish, and it is an angler's dream location. With multiple locations that are prime fly fishing destinations, you will feel almost overwhelmed with the abundant options you have for your fishing adventures. While Tasmania offers great open-water fishing excursions as well, these beautiful and remote lakes cannot be missed. You can enjoy the sport and the majestic landscapes by visiting this fishing paradise.

Fishing spots in Oz

While hugely popular, these are just a few examples of the amazing fishing Australia has to offer. Depending on the type of fish, and the type of fishing you want to do, Australia will not disappoint you. From remote fly fishing to deep sea marlin sport fishing, you can't go wrong fishing in Australia. Visiting Australia is a dream for any angler, and you will not be disappointed by these amazing and fruitful fishing spots.



 

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