LAST weekend was a true angler’s paradise along the Mid North Coast, with perfect weather drawing large numbers of fishing enthusiasts to the water. Looking ahead, the extended forecast suggests this run of settled winter conditions should continue for at least another week. The Camden Haven area has been a standout for offshore fishing, with […]
OYSTER farming has been carried out commercially in the Camden Haven River for more than 50 years, with the Sydney Rock Oysters grown there favoured for their taste and texture. The rich history of the area includes generations of families that have farmed oysters and are extremely proud of their legacies and reputations. Local oyster […]
THE Mid North Coast enjoyed another excellent week of fishing, with a welcome run of settled weather finally giving anglers consistent opportunities to get out on the water. There have been plenty of impressive catches reported across the region, with several spots producing fish well worth talking about. Rock fishing was undoubtedly the standout this […]
Water levels in Lake Cathie have jumped up by over 400mm in just two weeks. Photo: PHMC.
I DON’T know about you, but I am absolutely sick of this rain. The rivers have dirtied right up, the swell has been relentless, and we’ve seen plenty of erosion along the coastline. To give you an idea, water levels in Lake Cathie have jumped up by over 400mm in just two weeks. The Camden […]
Local legend: Indi Garvey celebrated this catch a few weeks ago, landing a black marlin off the Port Macquarie coast. Caught on 15kg line.
THE annual sea mullet migration is on the verge of beginning. While large schools are still holding in the river systems and don’t quite seem ready to spawn, the atmosphere on the coast is one of high anticipation. Local commercial fishing families, relying on decades of passed-down knowledge, are already prepping their nets and watching […]
Young angler Hudson Roberts shows off his catches during a recent holiday to South West Rocks.
Young angler Hudson Roberts shows off his catches during a recent holiday to South West Rocks. Young angler Hudson Roberts shows off his catches during a recent holiday to South West Rocks. AS April approaches, the mornings are feeling cooler and we are experiencing some consistent southerly winds. Along the North Haven breakwall this week, […]
IT is a tough week for our local fishing family following the news that Ned Kelly’s Bait n Tackle in Port Macquarie was broken into last weekend. The intruder caused significant damage to the shop fittings and walked away with a fair amount of stock. Bryce has poured incredible time and effort into this business, […]
I SPENT the weekend down at Nelson Bay for the 2026 Garmin Billfish Shootout, and man, what an event. With over 100 boats hitting the water, the atmosphere was unreal and it was easily one of the best tournaments I’ve seen in a while. It was also great to see some of our local Port […]
IF you’re looking for calmer waters this week, the local wharfs and river mouths are the go-to spots for bream. However, the real standout has been the flathead fishing, it’s been nothing short of exceptional. Local anglers are landing impressive catches near Pelican Island and the Limeburners Creek entrance. For the best results, try using […]
ANGLERS are currently enjoying a productive run in the Hastings River, where bream catches remain consistently high. Prawns and yabbies have been the standout baits while those heading further upstream are finding plenty of flathead eager to strike both surface and diving lures. The crabbing scene is equally active. Pelican Island is producing a run […]
