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As the rod bends and your mates cheer, the sudden kick of adrenaline forces you to level up and reel that fish in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen colour hits the water’s surface and the fish species is identified, your final task is to get it into the net and in the boat. But once that fish is slapping around on the floorboards, you can finally celebrate that the suspense is over and you’ve bagged yourself a nice one. Yee ha!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf it’s time you headed out for another fishing adventure, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland\u003C/a\u003E has you covered with some of the best \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efishing destinations\u003C/a\u003E and local hot spots where you can bag your next big fish. And, if you’re up for some friendly competition, show us what ya’ got at a local fishing competition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EKARUMBA, TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_38026\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38026\" class=\"wp-image-38026 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/karumba-fishing-classics-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Karumba Fishing Classics | Where to catch big fish in Queelsnad\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-38026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/karumba-anglers-classic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKarumba Community Anglers Classic\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey breed ‘em big in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E and off the coastline of Karumba are some incredible fishing spots (in the Gulf of Carpentaria) where you can reel in prize-worthy fish including jewfish, barramundi and king salmon.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo boat = no problem. Fishing charters are available, but shore-based fishing is also great in Karumba with local spots along the Norman River Bank or at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/karumba-point-tourist-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKarumba Point\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFishing Competition: Karumba Community Anglers Classic\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDate: 28-30 Sep 2018\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a variety of ‘catch and release’ fishing categories for seniors and juniors, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/karumba-anglers-classic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKarumba Community Anglers Classic\u003C/a\u003E is an epic long weekend of non-stop, rod-bending action.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis volunteer-managed event raises funds to support the ongoing efforts for barramundi restocking in the Gulf rivers. With entertainment and novelty land-based activities to complement the fishing, it’s an event for the whole family (with cash prizes up for grabs).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBOYNE ISLAND / TANNUM SANDS, GLADSTONE REGION\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/149132233?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0\" width=\"1048\" height=\"590\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETravel 25km south of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gladstone-region\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGladstone\u003C/a\u003E and you’ll find \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/boyne-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBoyne Island\u003C/a\u003E and its twin city: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/tannum-sands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETannum Sands\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth destinations are picturesque coastal communities offering more than just great ocean views. In fact, the area is a popular \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gladstone-region/things-to-see-and-do/fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efishing hub\u003C/a\u003E that invites anglers of all skill levels to fish the Boyne River and other great local spots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBoyne Island also grants easy access to the south of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/facing-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFacing Island\u003C/a\u003E where reef fishing is most popular.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe waters around Gladstone are a transitional zone where warm water from the north meets the cool water from the south. As a result, the area offers a variety of big fish and species can vary from sweetlip, coral trout and tuna to trevally, grunter and queenfish.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFishing Competition: Boyne Tannum HookUp\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDate: 3-5 May 2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECelebrating its 22\u003Csup\u003End\u003C/sup\u003E year, the annual \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/boyne-tannum-hookup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBoyne Tannum HookUp\u003C/a\u003E is a family-friendly fishing competition offering entertainment, stalls and novelty events hosted over three days.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a prize pool worth over $300,000, it’s no wonder why the event attracts up to 4,000 competitors and 3000 visitors. Categories are divided amongst Juniors and Seniors and include Spanish mackerel, cobia, salmon and large mouth nannygai.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBUNDABERG\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_38031\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38031\" class=\"wp-image-38031 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bundaberg-vmr-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic | Where to catch big fish in queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-38031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EVMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHome to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/bundaberg-rum-visitor-experience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBundaberg Rum\u003C/a\u003E and the popular \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/mon-repos-conservation-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMon Repos Conservation Park\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/bundaberg-north-burnett/things-to-see-and-do/fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E is also a top fishing destination for passionate anglers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough there are land-based options, off-shore fishing is favoured and trolling is a very successful method to catch big fish like GTs, mackerel, tuna and billfish.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETip: You’ll definitely need to run a wire trace to keep these big boys from snapping your lines.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen trolling or casting, keep an eye out for feeding birds around bait pools and you’ll most likely pull up big fish beneath the pelagics at the surface. Head further out and you can even chase marlin in the deeper waters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFishing Competition: Volunteer Marine Rescue Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDate: 29 June – 1 July 2018\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake part in the VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic with three of the most popular categories being mackerel, red emperor and coral trout.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe comp kicks off at 6am on Friday 29 June and the licensed bar opens from noon, so when you turn up to weigh your fish in, grab a cool beverage and show off your biggest catch of the day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EYEPPOON, CAPRICORN REGION\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_38033\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38033\" class=\"wp-image-38033 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tight-lines-fishing-classic-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Tight Lines Fishing Classic | Where to catch big fish in queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-38033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETight Lines Fishing Classic (event now cancelled)\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVenture 38km north of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/capricorn-region/places-to-visit/rockhampton-mount-morgan-and-surrounds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E and you’ll find the coastal township of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/yeppoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E. It’s a tropical haven that grants easy access to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/keppel-bay-islands-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKeppel Island Group\u003C/a\u003E and some hardcore fishing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYeppoon falls neatly within the newly created \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/fisheries/commercial-fishing/net-free-zones\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENet Free Fishing Zone\u003C/a\u003E which recreational fishermen can now enjoy.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom flatheads and snapper to mackerel and cobia, the fish are biting in Yeppoon and along the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/capricorn-region/places-to-visit/capricorn-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECapricorn Coast\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBOWEN, THE WHITSUNDAYS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_38088\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38088\" class=\"wp-image-38088 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bowen-fishing-comp.jpg\" alt=\"Bowen Family Fishing Classic | Where to catch big fish in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bowen-fishing-comp.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bowen-fishing-comp-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bowen-fishing-comp-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bowen-fishing-comp-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-38088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/bowen-family-fishing-classic-and-wet-weekend\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBowen Family Fishing Classic\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/big-mango\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBig Mango\u003C/a\u003E isn’t the only ‘big thing’ in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/bowen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBowen\u003C/a\u003E. In fact, avid fishermen can pull in big fish species too! We’re talking GTs, Spanish mackerel, mangrove jack and red emperor.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated at the top of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E, Bowen has untouched beaches, beautiful bays and pristine fishing conditions. But it also has many \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/bowen-creek-fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ecreek systems\u003C/a\u003E which hold healthy numbers of bream, mangrove jack and whiting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETry your luck fishing along the Adelaide and Duck creeks in south Bowen or try the Bob Moses and Boat and Meatwork Creeks in the north. However, when you’re fishing in Bowen, please be aware there are Great Barrier Reef Zones in place.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFishing Competition: Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDate: 22-23 September 2018\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENow in its 27\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E year, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/bowen-family-fishing-classic-and-wet-weekend\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend\u003C/a\u003E offers fishing families the opportunity to engage in some friendly off-shore fishing competition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn-shore, families can be entertained by the line-up of performances and novelty events, including net-casting competitions and crawchie racing. Last year this event attracted over 3000 people on opening night!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EROCKHAMPTON, CAPRICORN REGION\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_38038\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38038\" class=\"wp-image-38038 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wtf-women-that-fish-barra-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Women that fish Barra Classic | Where to catch big fish in queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-38038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWTF Women That Fish Barra Classic\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/capricorn-region/places-to-visit/rockhampton-mount-morgan-and-surrounds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E is Australia’s beef capital, but it’s slowly becoming the barra capital as well. Since the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/fisheries/commercial-fishing/net-free-zones\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENet Free Fishing Zone\u003C/a\u003E was introduced, the Fitzroy River has started to grow into a barra hot spot for local and interstate fishermen.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, anglers are pulling in large barramundi right in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/11/29/barra-fishing-in-rockhampton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eheart of the city\u003C/a\u003E (5 mins from the Quay Street boat ramp)!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note the barramundi season on the Queensland east coast closes from midday 1 November – midday 1 February. And, the best time to fish for barramundi along the Fitzroy River is in spring when the river is firing with barra and king threadfin.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll also find the estuaries are steaming with flathead, whiting, grunter and blue salmon.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFishing Competition: WTF Women That Fish Barra Classic\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDate: 21-22 September 2018\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMove over gents, let the ladies show you how it’s done. The WTF Women That Fish Barra Classic is hosted on the Fitzroy River, celebrating female anglers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen to women over 18 years of age, this unique event began in 2012 and aims to empower women and build their confidence on the water.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFishing Competition: Rocky Barra Bounty\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\nDate: 16-18 October 2018\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t worry fellas, I haven’t forgotten you. The Rocky Barra Bounty which is also hosted on the Fitzroy River is perfect for skilful fishermen.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s a tag-and-release event and was one of the first to introduce photographing and releasing fish instead of weighing in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProceeds from the competition go to enhancing recreational fishing in the Fitzroy River. Categories include barramundi, king threadfin, blue threadfin and black jewfish.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_38273\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38273\" class=\"wp-image-38273 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kt-and-fish_691x651.png\" alt=\"Spanish Mackerel | Where to catch BIG fish in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kt-and-fish_691x651.png 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kt-and-fish_691x651-300x213.png 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kt-and-fish_691x651-335x238.png 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-38273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://instagram.com/kantesha_takai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@kantesha_takai\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthor’s Comment:\u003C/strong\u003E  I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the thrill of reeling in a big fish! I caught these bad boys in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/torres-strait\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETorres Strait\u003C/a\u003E in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWHERE HAVE YOU CAUGHT A BIG FISH IN QUEENSLAND?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/fishing/infographic-fishing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38042 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-infographic.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing Infographic | Where to catch big fish in Queensland\" width=\"691\" height=\"2069\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-infographic.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-infographic-100x300.jpg 100w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-infographic-231x691.jpg 231w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-infographic-335x1003.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1485111637000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003E6 hot spots to reel in your next big fish.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"where-to-catch-big-fish-in-queensland","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/feature-image-rocky-barra-bounty.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/feature-image-rocky-barra-bounty.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Where to catch big fish in Queensland","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":"Where to catch big fish Queensland","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_HaggerstoneIsland_Fishing_MarkFitz_141036.jpg","alt":"Deep sea fishing Haggerstone Island | Where to catch big fish in Queensland","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sophia\t McMeekin","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-20T02:50:11.354Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/e/eekni8s1GiIXajdgLSFl/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sophia\t McMeekin"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re a pro angler or a fishing beginner, there’s nothing like the hopeful thrill of a nibble on the line, or the rush of landing a fish on deck.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd what better way to see Queensland than a visit to the best fishing spots. Enjoy peaceful days honing your craft while exploring some of the most beautiful waterways in the state, with bragging rights to top it off.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf it’s time you headed out for another fishing adventure, Queensland has you covered with some of the best \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating\" target=\"_self\" title=\"fishing boating Queensland\"\u003Efishing destinations\u003C/a\u003E and local hot spots where you can net your next big fish.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd, if you’re up for some friendly competition, we’ve found the best local fishing competitions in Queensland to try your hand at when you’re there.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to check each of these locations off your Queensland fishing bucket list.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EKarumba, Tropical North Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image9089f292-18c4-4386-adf2-281880b1b1e6":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_KarumbaFishingCharter_MarinelifeExperiences_CourtneyAtkinson_139436.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_KarumbaFishingCharter_MarinelifeExperiences_CourtneyAtkinson_139436.jpg","alt":"Karumba Fishing Charter | where to catch big fish Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image9089f292-18c4-4386-adf2-281880b1b1e6.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760670405520/2019-tnq-karumbafishingcharter-marinelifeexperiences-courtneyatkinson-139436.jpeg","uuid":"003b9f81-f327-4e8c-b73d-333e213c9515","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThey breed them big up north, and off the coastline of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/information-services/p-5c2ee4802e809b886bdc973b-karumba-visitor-information-centre\" title=\"Karumba\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKarumba\u003C/a\u003E (in the Gulf of Carpentaria) you’ll find some \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/karumba-queensland-best-secret-fishing-spot\" title=\"Karumba fishing\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eincredible fishing spots\u003C/a\u003E where you can reel in prize-worthy fish including jewfish, barramundi and king salmon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo boat? No problem. Fishing charters are available, but shore-based fishing is also great in Karumba with local spots along the Norman River Bank or at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b261bbd5f1565045da55cb-karumba-point-holiday-tourist-park\" title=\"Karumba Point Holiday Tourist Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKarumba Point\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing Competition: Karumba Anglers Classic at Outback by the Sea\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: 27 June – 2 July 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a variety of ‘catch and release’ fishing categories for seniors and juniors, the Karumba Anglers Classic is an action-packed long weekend of non-stop fun for the whole family where you’re sure to reel in some bounty.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis volunteer-managed event raises funds to support the ongoing efforts for barramundi restocking in the Gulf rivers. With entertainment and novelty land-based activities to complement the fishing, it’s an event for the whole family. Prizes are available for the non-fishers, too.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBoyne Island / Tannum Sands, Gladstone Region\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2021_GLD_Barramundifishing_Adventure_@gladdyflyandsportfishing.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2021_GLD_Barramundifishing_Adventure_@gladdyflyandsportfishing.jpg","alt":"Barramundi fishing Gladstone | Where to catch big fish in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760670405559/2021-gld-barramundifishing-adventure--gladdyflyandsportfishing.jpeg","uuid":"4ae6fc89-9669-4b2f-a860-1d8dbbb33a42","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gladdyflyandsportfishing/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@gladdyflyandsportfishing\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1131173614":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETravel 25km south of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gladstone\"\u003EGladstone\u003C/a\u003E and you’ll find \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25da2aeeeaaf773cefb4d-boyne-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Boyne Island\"\u003EBoyne Island\u003C/a\u003E and its twin city, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25f0d7b935fbe730de3e6-tannum-sands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tannum Sands\"\u003ETannum Sands\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth destinations are picturesque coastal communities offering more than just great ocean views. In fact, the area is a popular fishing hub and one of the best fishing spots in Queensland, where anglers of all skill levels fish the Boyne River and other great local spots.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoyne Island also grants easy access to the south of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2621e2cbcbe7073adc85b-facing-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Facing Island\"\u003EFacing Island\u003C/a\u003E where reef fishing is most popular.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe waters around Gladstone are a transitional zone where warm water from the north meets the cool water from the south. As a result, the area offers a variety of big fish and species can vary from sweetlip, coral trout and tuna to trevally, grunter and queenfish.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGladstone also offers plenty of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/gladstone-inland-fishing-guide\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gladstone inland fishing\"\u003Einland fishing opportunities\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E worth exploring.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing Competition: Boyne Tannum HookUp\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: 29 April – 3 May 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECelebrating its 25th year, the annual Boyne Tannum HookUp is a family-friendly fishing competition offering entertainment, stalls and novelty events hosted over three days.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a prize pool worth over $320,000, it’s no wonder why the event attracts up to 4,000 competitors and 3000 visitors. Categories are divided amongst Juniors and Seniors and include Spanish mackerel, cobia, salmon and large mouth nannygai.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBundaberg\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image03269b40-504b-4998-8425-a1cb6e86cf6e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2017_BDB_Bundaberg_Fishing_BundabergVmr.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2017_BDB_Bundaberg_Fishing_BundabergVmr.jpg","alt":"VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic | Where to catch big fish in queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image03269b40-504b-4998-8425-a1cb6e86cf6e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760670405582/2017-bdb-bundaberg-fishing-bundabergvmr.jpeg","uuid":"b401440d-1e7f-434c-9d37-4d50f5c88585","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_551314255":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHome to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4caeeeaaf773cef364-bundaberg-rum-visitor-experience\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience\"\u003EBundaberg Rum\u003C/a\u003E and the beautiful \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26261aeeeaaf773cf5bce-mon-repos-conservation-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mon Repos Conservation Park\"\u003EMon Repos Conservation Park\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/bundaberg-north-burnett/things-to-see-and-do/fishing\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E is also a \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/fishing-southern-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fishing Southern Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Etop fishing destination\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E for passionate anglers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough there are land-based options, off-shore fishing is favoured and trolling is a very successful method to catch big fish like giant trevally, mackerel, tuna and billfish.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll definitely need to run a wire trace to keep these big fish from snapping your lines.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen trolling or casting, keep an eye out for feeding birds around bait pools and you’ll most likely pull up big fish beneath the pelagics at the surface. Head further out and you can even chase marlin in the deeper waters.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing Competition: Volunteer Marine Rescue Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: TBC for 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake part in the VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic and you’ll do more than just have a great time. The event is a major fundraiser for Marine Rescue Bundaberg. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThree of the most popular categories in this competition are mackerel, red emperor and coral trout. And there’s plenty for spectators to do, with food vans and a licensed bar.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EYeppoon, Capricorn Region\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image60b82798-8786-400c-a483-2651bb9a8e61":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2019_CAP_Fishing_Adventure_@visitcapricorn.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2019_CAP_Fishing_Adventure_@visitcapricorn.jpg","alt":"Fishing along Capricorn Coast | Where to catch big fish in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image60b82798-8786-400c-a483-2651bb9a8e61.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760670405621/2019-cap-fishing-adventure--visitcapricorn.jpeg","uuid":"e6399f3f-bff8-4b99-b506-42eb47e1a396","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/visitcapricorn/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@visitcapricorn\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1109794309":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EVenture 38km north of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/rockhampton\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E and you’ll find the coastal township of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/yeppoon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Yeppoon\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E. It’s a tropical haven that grants easy access to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/keppel-bay-islands-national-park\"\u003EKeppel Island Group\u003C/a\u003E and some amazing fishing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYeppoon falls neatly within the newly created \u003Ca href=\"https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/fisheries/commercial-fishing/net-free-zones\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Net free fishing zones\"\u003ENet Free Fishing Zone\u003C/a\u003E which recreational fishermen can now enjoy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom flatheads and snapper to mackerel and cobia, the fish are biting in Yeppoon and along the Capricorn Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBowen, The Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageb1fdb261-bfd6-49af-a17a-8754f99e1d58":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_Bowen_Fishing_@horseshoebayresortbowen.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_Bowen_Fishing_@horseshoebayresortbowen.jpg","alt":"Fishing off Bowen, Whitsundays | Where to catch big fish in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageb1fdb261-bfd6-49af-a17a-8754f99e1d58.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760670405661/2019-wys-bowen-fishing--horseshoebayresortbowen.jpeg","uuid":"1468267c-f733-4f88-b2e5-25f01d0d0560","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/horseshoebayresortbowen/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@horseshoebayresortbowen\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_563621955":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2648baeeeaaf773cf78cb-big-mango\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Big Mango\"\u003EBig Mango\u003C/a\u003E isn’t the only ‘big thing’ in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25da1d5f1565045da00c5-bowen\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bowen\"\u003EBowen\u003C/a\u003E. Avid fishermen can pull in big fish species, too. We’re talking giant trevally, Spanish mackerel, mangrove jack and red emperor.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated at the top of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Whitsundays\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E, Bowen has untouched beaches, beautiful bays and pristine fishing conditions, making it one of the best fishing spots in Queensland. But it also has many \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56d917d0af985ae47c84dd86-bowen-creek-fishing\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bowen creek fishing\"\u003Ecreek systems\u003C/a\u003E which hold healthy numbers of bream, mangrove jack and whiting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETry your luck fishing along the Adelaide and Duck creeks in south Bowen or try the Bob Moses and Boat and Meatwork Creeks in the north. When you’re fishing in Bowen, please be aware there are Great Barrier Reef Zones in place.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing Competition: Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: TBC for 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow in its 28th year, the Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend offers fishing families the opportunity to engage in some friendly off-shore fishing competition.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn-shore, families can be entertained by the line-up of performances and novelty events, including net-casting competitions and crawchie racing. The event has been known to attract over 3000 people on opening night.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOr, from 29 April – 1 May 2022, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5a17a56bd8932fef4be95402-big4-whitsundays-tropical-eco-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort\"\u003EBIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort\u003C/a\u003E is hosting its very first Annual Fishing Competition in the Whitsundays, the Rippa Rods Family Fishing Competition.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeen to fish a little longer? Check out the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/mackay-secret-fishing-hot-spots\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mackay's secret fishing hot spots revealed\"\u003Ebest secret fishing spots in Mackay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ERockhampton, Capricorn Region\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image16a584b4-4eeb-4b5c-aaf3-69c90648ea07":{"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 | where to catch big fish Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/where-to-catch-big-fish-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image16a584b4-4eeb-4b5c-aaf3-69c90648ea07.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1760670405700/2020-cap-barramundifishingrockhamptonfitzroyriver-adventure--mickguthrie.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"},"editorial_descriptio_217727051":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/rockhampton\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton\"\u003ERockhampton\u003C/a\u003E is Australia’s beef capital, but it’s slowly becoming the barra capital as well. Since the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/fisheries/commercial-fishing/net-free-zones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENet Free Fishing Zone\u003C/a\u003E was introduced, the Fitzroy River has started to grow into a barra hot spot for local and interstate fishermen, and is quickly becoming one of the best fishing spots in Queensland for barramundi.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, anglers are pulling in large barramundi right in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/fishing-and-boating/barra-fishing-in-rockhampton\" target=\"_self\" title=\"barramundi fishing rockhampton\"\u003Eheart of the city\u003C/a\u003E, just five minutes from the Quay Street boat ramp.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note, the barramundi season on the Queensland east coast closes from midday 1 November – midday 1 February. And, the best time to fish for barramundi along the Fitzroy River is in spring when the river is full of barra and king threadfin.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ll also find the estuaries are steaming with flathead, whiting, grunter and blue salmon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing Competition: WTF Women That Fish Barra Classic\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: TBC for 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe WTF Women That Fish Barra Classic is hosted on the Fitzroy River, celebrating female anglers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen to women over 18 years of age, this unique event began in 2012 and aims to empower women and get more women involved in the world of angling.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event attracts all types of anglers, from beginners to more experienced, and has a strong focus on safety and environmental sustainability, including catch and release philosophies.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing Competition: Rocky Barra Bounty\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: TBC for 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd they haven’t forgotten the boys. The Rocky Barra Bounty, which is also hosted on the Fitzroy River, is the perfect event for skillful fishermen to test themselves.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s a tag-and-release event and was one of the first to introduce photographing and releasing fish instead of weighing in. Categories include barramundi, king threadfin, blue threadfin and black jewfish.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProceeds from the competition go to enhancing recreational fishing in the Fitzroy River.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing competition: Fitzroy River Barra Bash\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: TBC for 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn its third year, the tournament invites keen anglers to lure fish, including barramundi and threadfin salmon, with over $20,000 in cash and prizes to be won, including a boat giveaway.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFishing competition: Fishing The Fitzroy's $10K Thready Competition\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDate: Until 31 January 2022\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERockhampton may be best known as the Barra Capital but the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) is also home to some impressive king threadfin, making Rocky the perfect destination for keen anglers to get in on Fishing The Fitzroy's $10K Thready Comp.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFishing The Fitzroy's $10K Thready Competition is an annual comp open to anglers of all skill levels, from novices to experts with a $10,000 cash prize up for grabs to the first person to catch a tagged king threadfin in the Fitzroy River.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReady to throw a line in on your Queensland holiday? 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