The Sapphire Coast is a well-known
fishing destination on the far south coast of NSW. Surrounded
by National Parks, the ocean, rivers and estuaries offer
an abundance of fishing opportunities for the enthusiatic
angler. Access to all ocean
fishing can be obtained from Pambula Lake boat ramp.
Amatuer Angler - Fishing on sand and gravel
around the Bournda, Tura Beach, Merimbula Bay, Pambula lake
and the Pinnacles produces some of the best Flathead
and Gummy Sharks on the NSW Coast. While the local reefs
produce bag limits of Snapper, Morwong, Deep Sea Bream, Trevally,
Nannygai, Leatherjacket, not to mention the many varieties
of Wrasses and Gropers. Rest assured the Sapphire Coast has
them on the bite all year round.
Game Fishing - December
to May. Hot currents from the north swirl down, quite often
getting caught in behind Greencape and Haycock point, which
pushes the warm water in very close to shore. A well
renowned Tuna area with Eden being the base for the Heinz
Cannery for many years. Land based game fishing is also well
known down here, fishing from the Pulpit and City Rocks.
Likely catches are Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Sharks.
Reef Fishing - There
are so many places to fish with great expanses all the way
down to Greencape and Disaster Bay. There is nearly always
good refuge to fish in any prevailing winds. Good catches
of Snapper, Morwong, Leather Jacket, Nannygai, Flathead and
Gummy Sharks can be obtained from all areas.
Wide Reef and Sports Fishing - The Sapphire
Coast has excellent deep reefs from 50-250 fathoms for the
keen dropliner chasing fish from Morwong & Leather
Jacket to Trevally, Ling & Hapuka. There are only two
spots on the far south coast that offer Kingfish in good
numbers and they are Montague Island and Mowarry Point (south
of Eden) from December to July. These prestigious, hard fighting
monsters can be found up to 30kg, which will test any
angler and their tackle to the absolute limit.
Trolling Season - Runs from about mid October to
the end of June. Targeted fish are commonly Yellow Fin Tuna,
Albacore, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo and Marlin. Trolling with lures
is one method used to hook these fish. Slow trolling with
Slimy Mackerel, Cowan Young and Striped Tuna is another.
The best live bait, slow trolling season for Marlin is February
and March.
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