Information about Fishing Charters in the Whitsundays
Whitsunday fishing charters are the absolute best way to mix it with some of the best local sport and reef fishing action as well as taking in the wonder that is the Whitsunday islands. Located on the central Queensland coast, the Whitsunday Islands are the Jewell of the Great Barrier Reef. There are 74 islands in total that are scattered over about a 70 nautical mile stretch of coast. The amazing azure water and countless protected bays make this area perfect for you to board one of the Mackay fishing charters boats and head out for not only a good days fishing but to taking the sights of truly one of the most scenic and beautiful locations on earth.
Whitsunday fishing charters primarily leave from Mackay marina or Abel point marina in the small tourist town of Airlie beach. There is an absolutely massive amount of boats in this marina, mostly sailing charter and tourist boats but a lot of private craft as well. The marina is one of the best on the east coast and the facilities are second to none. Most of the Whitsunday fishing charters will depart from here. From Abel point it is only a short 40 minute run to the protected waters of the Whitsundays. From the outer edge of the Whitsunday islands it is a further 30 nautical miles to the Great Barrier Reef where the scope of fishing opportunities widens even further. There are specialist operators in the Whitsunday fishing charters fleet that will push beyond the protected waters of the island and head out to the reef.
The fishing around the islands themselves is very good. Catches of good sized coral trout, sweetlip and Spanish mackerel are a common occurrence around this area. For those who like the gamefishing approach, trolling for tuna and sailfish is also available with the top end of Hayman Island being a congregating area for large sailfish at certain times of the year. For the best part of summer, large numbers of blue fin and Mack tuna invade the area to feed on the masses of baitfish that arrive with the warmer water. Whitsunday fishing charters can take you out to specifically target these hard fighting surface fish.
Near Hamilton Island and Brampton Island there is a whole different type of fishing to be experienced. Deep water bottom fishing for species such as red emperor, nannygai, trout, large sweetlip and cod offer a new challenge to anybody that hasn't fought a big fish out of deep water before. It is very rare to catch poor quality fish out this far with just about every species being high on the list of good table fish.
So when planning your next trip north, consider Whitsunday fishing charters to take you out for a day that you will never forget.
