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width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-monduran.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-monduran-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-monduran-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first stop on our Southern Great Barrier Reef fishing spectacular will be Bundaberg. Everyone knows about \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/10/07/see-turtles-southern-great-barrier-reef/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethe turtles\u003C/a\u003E but did you know you can catch world-record barramundi in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/lake-monduran\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lake Monduran\"\u003ELake Monduran\u003C/a\u003E?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart your road trip in Bundy (as it’s called around these parts). Grab a bottle o’ rum from the Bundaberg Distilling Co (they have special flavours you can’t get anywhere else in the world), then head out to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Port-Bundaberg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Bundaberg\u003C/a\u003E. You can toss a line in off the rocks here for your chance at bream, mackerel and barramundi so it’s a solid place to start your fishing adventure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen head inland to Lake Monduran, a world renowned barra-fest. Even though they’re notoriously finicky to catch, it’s worth it when you do.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBarramundi like the heat, so if it’s a hot, windless, cloudless day (like 90% of Queensland days) then you’re on. Lake Monduran is HUGE so hook up with a charter company, like Lake Monduran Barra Charters if you want some help navigating.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHow big do the fish get here? Well… there are bass, which aren’t very big but holy moly they fight like a hungry chihuahua in a butcher’s shop. That’s why they’re sought after around the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut what about the big dawgs?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe barra here are massive. 44.6kg kind of massive. 1.35m long kind of massive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHook in and enjoy what it feels like to be a tow truck.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you’re done on the lake, we can head out to sea. Offshore options abound.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27573\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-bundaberg-coast.jpg\" alt=\"How to fish the Southern Great Barrier Reef\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-bundaberg-coast.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-bundaberg-coast-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-bundaberg-coast-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOff the coast of Bundaberg is a sunken ship called \u003Cem\u003EThe Barjon. \u003C/em\u003EIt sits in 20m of water, houses some monster fish, and is a great place to anchor up and spend an hour or two.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELaunch your boat at Port Bundaberg and head here quick smart for a chance at trevally, cobia, mackerel, barracuda, snapper and tuna.That’s lunch AND dinner taken care of, even if you have an extra 10 family members tagging along.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe technique for catching these beauties is pretty simple. Talk to the guys at Salty’s Tackle Shop and ask them which lure is working best. It can change from week to week because fish are like that.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELures will get you the angry attacking fish and for the laid-back bottom feeders, grab some sinkers and drop your bait (prawns, squid, pilchards) right to the bottom and wind up about one metre. This will (hopefully!) land you red emperor, snapper and the delicious coral trout. Just be patient and enjoy the eventual screaming reel.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECheck out more top fishing spots in Bundaberg North Burnett \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Bundaberg-North-Burnett/Things-to-See-and-Do/Fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Fishing in Bundaberg North Burnett\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EGladstone Region\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27575\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-agnes-waters.jpg\" alt=\"How to fish the Southern Great Barrier Reef-\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-agnes-waters.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-agnes-waters-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-agnes-waters-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENext stop: Gladstone. Once you get there you’re going to need to make a decision… Do you want to catch something in the ocean? Or in a lake?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust kidding, you can do both over a weekend EASILY.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHead south of Gladstone for an hour and half to reach \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Agnes-Water\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Agnes Water\"\u003EAgnes Water\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Seventeen-Seventy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Town of 1770\u003C/a\u003E. They’re fun even without a fishing rod (check out this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2014/12/03/1770-agnes-water-5-day-itinerary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efive-day guide\u003C/a\u003E) but the fact they have good fishing too just reinforces how lucky you are to be in this part of the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOff the coast of 1770 you’ll find every fish species you would ever need to catch – snapper, mackerel, tuna, cobia, red emperor and sharks (if that’s your thing). Take a trip with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/MV-Night-Crossing-Gladstone-Coral-Charters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMV Night Cross Coral Charters\u003C/a\u003E for a full week on the Southern Great Barrier Reef with five friendly crew members and the only stress screaming from your biceps when you’re pulling in some humongous fish.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you don’t feel like going all Captain Nemo, grab some bait and head out to the rocks, or down on Agnes Waters beach – a great place for the little ones to hook up with flathead, whiting and thousands of dart.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27576\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-awoonga.jpg\" alt=\"How to fish the Southern Great Barrier Reef - Lake Awoonga\" width=\"691\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-awoonga.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-awoonga-300x201.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-awoonga-335x224.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve pillaged the ocean of all its spoils then it’s time you head to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Lake-Awoonga\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELake Awoonga\u003C/a\u003E. There’s plenty to do here, like boating, kayaking, swimming and walking around, but don’t let all this fun fool you…\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is a serious fishing place.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStocked to the shore with sea mullet, saratoga and barramundi, fishing here is a mountain of rod-bending fun. You can hire a tinny and take the kids out thanks to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com//hire/Lake-Awoonga-Boating-and-Leisure-Hire\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELake Awoonga Boating and Leisure Hire\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECheck out more top fishing spots in the Gladstone Region \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Gladstone-Region/Things-to-See-and-Do/Fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Fishing in Gladstone Region\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECapricorn Region\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27578\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-tteh-southern-great-barrier-reef-fitzroy-river.jpg\" alt=\"How to fish the Southern Great Barrier Reef- Fitzroy River\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-tteh-southern-great-barrier-reef-fitzroy-river.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-tteh-southern-great-barrier-reef-fitzroy-river-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-tteh-southern-great-barrier-reef-fitzroy-river-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Capricorn-Region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECapricorn Region\u003C/a\u003E there’s a massive river that flows right through \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Rockhampton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E, full of king salmon, barramundi and other fishermen with great advice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Fitzroy River is a big one and it also houses the most diverse range of freshwater fish in Australia. Bring some extra lures and bait because you never know what’s going to turn up.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving a boat is a must for fishing the Fitzroy, because at 480km long there are lots of places for fish to hide. You’ve got to go and find them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA few hints to make it easier…\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELook for holes. Not with your eyes, but with a depth sounder. Look for sharp drop-offs that seem to come out of nowhere.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry to find some structure. Trees poking out of the water, bridges, pylons, rocks… anything that looks like a fish might hide near it. Barramundi lie and wait, ambushing whatever can fit in their enormous mouths.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYour job is to make them think your lure is worth the energy… they can be lazy so be patient!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re looking to do some fishing on the coast then we need to head to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Yeppoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27577\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-keppel-bay-marina.jpg\" alt=\"How to fish the Southern Great Barrier Reef-Keppel Bay Marina\" width=\"691\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-keppel-bay-marina.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-keppel-bay-marina-300x199.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-keppel-bay-marina-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis coastal town has beaches and rocky peninsulas, but most attractive of all, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is a short fishing charter away. Kona Fishing and Cruising Charters or Bite Me Marlin and Reef Charters Yeppoon will look after you well.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to DIY? Head south down the Scenic Highway (sounds awful doesn’t it?) toward Rosslyn Bay and the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/keppel-bay-marina\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Keppel Bay Marina\"\u003EKeppel Bay Marina\u003C/a\u003E. The marina is surrounded by rock walls and if you’re careful, you can find a nice flat one and set out to catch some mackerel, tuna or anything with teeth.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re there, you might as well hop a ride on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/Freedom-Fast-Cats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFreedom Fast Cats\u003C/a\u003E and take a tour of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Keppel-Bay-Islands-National-Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeppel Bay Islands National Park\u003C/a\u003E. Snorkelling with sea turtles is never a bad idea, and after all this fishing, your arms could use the rest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECheck out more top fishing spots in the Capricorn Region \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Capricorn-Region/Things-to-See-and-Do?PG=1&SG=seedo&PS=10&K=fishing#spanel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Fishing in Capricorn Region\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave you fished the Southern Great Barrier Reef before? Tell us your tallest tales in the comments section below.\u003C/h2\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"text/plain"},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1458514851000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EPack your rod ‘n’ reels, this fishing guide has your back.\u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-feature.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-feature.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Where to fish along the Southern Great Barrier Reef","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Guide"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Adventure","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Fishing and boating","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Fishing southern Great Barrier Reef","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2017_CAP_FishingKeppelIslands_Islands_TomStrickland_136269.jpg","alt":"Fishing Keppel Islands | fishing Southern Great Barrier Reef","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Jess\t Pridmore","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-06-11T22:48:33.994Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/f/f7uUGAeBpxK-7cSsuq7N/profile.profile.image","alt":"Jess\t Pridmore"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor fishing enthusiasts there are few more spectacular spots to drop your line than the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/southern-great-barrier-reef-visitors-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Southern Great Barrier Reef visitors guide\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E. With 300km of rugged coastline, untold lakes, plus the lure of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef Queensland\"\u003Ereef\u003C/a\u003E within arm’s reach all for exploring, what not to love?\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegional destinations \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bundaberg visitors guide\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone.html\" title=\"Gladstone Region guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGladstone\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/rockhampton.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton travel guide\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E are ideal hubs to launch a long weekend of fishing—giving you ample opportunity to see a little more of Queensland, be it over a long weekend or a week-long escape.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECalling all adventure seekers; here are the best fishing spots in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 1+2: Bundaberg & North Burnett\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image5fa5baf2-b2a9-4552-b696-5c73c7e1dcf8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-monduran.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-monduran.jpg","alt":"How to fish the Southern Great Barrier Reef- Lake Monduran","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image5fa5baf2-b2a9-4552-b696-5c73c7e1dcf8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1612301015959/how-to-fish-the-southern-great-barrier-reef-lake-monduran.jpeg","uuid":"7bf90698-9491-4c46-a4a6-41bebddb56d2","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textb10bef7b-a9d0-48be-843c-893fa22c99e0":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe first stop on any fishing trip to the Southern Great Barrier Reef is Bundaberg. Famous the world over for its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtles-on-the-southern-great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Where to see turtles Southern Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Eturtle conservation and migration\u003C/a\u003E, alongside its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/wineries-breweries-and-distilleries/bundaberg-rum-distillery-tour.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bundaberg Rum Distillery tour\"\u003Eworld-famous rum\u003C/a\u003E, Bundaberg also boasts some incredible fishing locations both inland and off the coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother great thing about Bundy? You don’t have to travel far to throw a line. Located at the mouth of the Burnett River and just north of the city, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25f43d5f1565045da2220-port-bundaberg\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Bundaberg \"\u003EPort Bundaberg\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is renowned for its mackerel and tuna—even the novice fisher will get a hit along the rock wall. Those in the know settle in at the north wall for whiting, bream and flathead.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHead inland\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those chasing the some seriously big fish—the 44.6kg, 1.35m long kind of big—\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/lake-monduran\" title=\"Lake Monduran Bundaberg\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELake Monduran\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is where to head. Located in Gin Gin approx. 1hr west of Bundaberg, Lake Monduran’s barramundi attracts people from around the world. Barramundi like the heat, so if it’s a hot, windless, cloudless day (a quintessential Queensland day, then) it’s game on. To navigate this giant expanse of water, hook up with a charter company like Lake Monduran Barra Charters to take the stress out of finding the best spots. There are ample camping and accommodation options in the area, too, plus public bbqs dotted around—perfect for cooking up your catch and staying a day or two. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELake Monduran forms part of the (much larger) \u003Ca title=\"Bass to barra fishing trail Queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/bass-to-barra-fishing-trail.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBass to Barra trail\u003C/a\u003E; a 1,000km freshwater fishing trail taking the most dedicated through lush inland terrain and back out to the Fraser Coast. Tack on an extra week if you’re up for tackling this monster trip. You’ll not only hit up some of the best fishing locations in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, you’ll also get to see some of the wildest, most majestic areas of Queensland’s Central North Coast. You can’t put a price on that.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHit the coastline\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHeading off from Port Bundaberg, take a boat out to \u003Ci\u003EThe Barjon\u003C/i\u003E; a shipwreck lying just off the coastline. At 20m deep, the waters surrounding the wreck house some sizeable fish, including trevally, cobia, mackerel, barracuda, snapper and tuna, making it a great place to anchor up and spend a morning.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStop in at Salty’s Tackle Shop before heading off for bait supplies and expert advice on the best lures; it can change from week to week because fish, particularly GTs, are like that. All you need is the time and a little patience.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 3+4: Gladstone Region\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image1b6a6f96-f997-40c5-a68e-132e5e830939":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2015_GLD_Fishing1770_Adventure_DarrenJew_133945.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2015_GLD_Fishing1770_Adventure_DarrenJew_133945.jpg","alt":"Father and son fishing in Town of 1770 | fishing Southern Great Barrier Reef","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1b6a6f96-f997-40c5-a68e-132e5e830939.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1612301015995/2015-gld-fishing1770-adventure-darrenjew-133945.jpeg","uuid":"458627d6-89d2-4583-8f9d-0d12df6c38fb","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text8e510ba8-bd5f-478b-bd06-3c0e3e8c2a2f":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAn easy 2.5-hour drive from Bundaberg makes Gladstone the obvious next stop when fishing the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The impeccable region is bursting with spots to drop a line, and there’s both inland and ocean fishing here as well. Even better, you can easily fit in both over a weekend.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECliffs and coasts\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHead south from Gladstone for an hour and half to \u003Ca title=\"Agnes Water and 1770 travel guide Gladstone\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/agnes-water-and-town-of-1770.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAgnes Water\u003C/u\u003E and \u003Cu\u003EThe Town of 1770\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/a\u003E. The coastline hugging these two adjacent towns is simply stunning - so we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to stay a while. There’s plenty to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/best-things-to-do-in-agnes-water-and-1770.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Best things to do Agnes Water 1770 Gladstone\"\u003Esee and do here\u003C/a\u003E even without a fishing rod.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’re even guaranteed a bite at the beach at the beach, so if you fancy a day on the sand, grab some bait and BYO rod to Agnes Waters main beach. A great place for families and little ones if they’ve come along for the ride, hook flathead, whiting and dart for hours of fun on the sand.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe coastline of 1770 is big fish territory; snapper, mackerel, tuna, cobia, red emperor, and where the locations are just as lauded as the fish they house. One such spot is ‘the catwalk’. Locally named for its narrow access trail, take the winding path to the rugged cliffs of Round Hill Headland. With high vantage points and plenty of sizeable pelagics (including sharks) to wrestle with, this is one of the best locations on the Queensland coast for land-based game fishing. So, bring your A-game.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the game off the coastline is anything to go by, and if you’re hankering to hook that elusive black marlin, take a trip with MV Night Cross Coral Charters for a full week’s fishing on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. With you plus five crew members, give yourself the gift of uninterrupted, unadulterated deep ocean game fishing.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the ultimate laid back fishing trip vibes, make tracks to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f2bd5f1565045da2009-lake-awoonga\" target=\"_self\" title=\"fishing Lake Awoonga Gladstone\"\u003ELake Awoonga\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Active types will relish in the boating, kayaking, swimming and bush walks, but don’t let all this fun fool you: this place has serious fishing cred. Sea mullet, saratoga and barramundi all call this expanse of water home. Hire a tinny from Lake Awoonga Boating and Leisure Hire and get out there.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out more top fishing spots in the Gladstone region \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/gladstone-inland-fishing-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gladstone inland fishing guide\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay 5+6: Capricorn Region\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image6cccdf3a-1bef-4792-a8e1-77091f37e63c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2020_CAP_BarramundifishingRockhamptonFitzroyRiver_Adventure_@mickguthrie.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2020_CAP_BarramundifishingRockhamptonFitzroyRiver_Adventure_@mickguthrie.jpg","alt":"Barramundi fishing Fitzroy River Rockhampton | fishing Southern Great Barrier Reef","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image6cccdf3a-1bef-4792-a8e1-77091f37e63c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1612301016031/2020-cap-barramundifishingrockhamptonfitzroyriver-adventure-%40mickguthrie.jpeg","uuid":"e6284b67-8586-4606-83e0-99c7f57e198a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mickguthrie/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@mickguthrie\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textc3c2c397-0f07-47d9-9a99-b44c1e696d4e":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMaking tracks 1.5 hours north to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/rockhampton.htmlon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton travel guide\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E and you’re deep in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Explore Capricorn region Queensland\"\u003ECapricorn Region\u003C/a\u003E, where estuaries, rivers and lakes meet sandy coastline and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E. While the city itself is known as the beef hub of Australia, it’s the inhabitants of the Fitzroy River that make Rocky and the Capricorn region famous for fishing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStretching over 480km and with a catchment area of over 156,000sq km, the Fitzroy River houses the most diverse range of freshwater fish in Australia—so you know you’re onto a good start. Home to monstrous barramundi and threadfin salmon you’ll likely also be sharing the waters with the local saltwater crocodiles, so keep your wits about you. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are ample fishing ramps and access areas along the river, even in the heart of Rockhampton, so you can drop your vessel in with ease practically in the centre of town without much fuss.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany favour the mouth of the river, and on a neap tide to fish for the biggest barra, as Fitzroy River is known for its vast tidal variations. While this does make it more challenging to find the perfect conditions, what fishing along the Fitzroy rewards you with is the thrill of the chase, a highly revered bounty, and some incredible wildlife for your backdrop. You can’t ask for much more.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EQuaint coastal towns\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re looking to do some fishing on the coast of Capricorn, head to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/yeppoon.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Yeppoon travel guide Queensland\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis coastal town has beautiful beaches and rocky peninsulas, but most attractive of all, the Southern Great Barrier Reef is just a short fishing charter away. Kona Fishing and Cruising Charters or Bite Me Marlin and Reef Charters Yeppoon will look after everything. Meaning more time on the line for you.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer to DIY? Head south down the Scenic Highway toward Rosslyn Bay and the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b262d17b935fbe730e27d9-keppel-bay-marina\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Keppel Bay Marina Yeppoon\"\u003EKeppel Bay Marina\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. This particular marina is surrounded by rock walls and if you’re nimble (read: careful), you can find a flat ledge and set out to catch some mackerel or tuna.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re there, it would be crazy not to experience the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260d47b935fbe730e064c-freedom-fast-cats\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Freedom Fast Cats Keppel Islands\"\u003EFreedom Fast Cats\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and take a tour of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26029aeeeaaf773cf2d8a-keppel-bay-islands-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Keppel Bay Islands National Park\"\u003EKeppel Bay Islands National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. 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