THE Camden Haven region continues to deliver for anglers, with a great mix of beach, estuary, rock and offshore fishing on offer. Despite some unsettled conditions, anglers have been making the most of the opportunities whenever the weather allows. Beach anglers have enjoyed the occasional excitement of fast-moving salmon schools, with small metal lures proving […]

THE Mid North Coast has continued to produce excellent fishing across a wide range of locations and species, with anglers enjoying consistent success despite some recent challenging weather. Rock anglers have found drummer to be a popular target, although catches have been a little inconsistent over the past week. Camden Head has remained the standout […]

FOR more than 37 years, Geoff Shelton has answered the call when people were in trouble at sea. From searching for missing divers in rough conditions to rescuing stranded fishermen against overwhelming odds, Geoff has spent almost four decades volunteering with Port Macquarie’s marine rescue service, a commitment that has now been recognised with the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 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, […]