FISHING across the Camden Haven region has been a little hit and miss recently. There have been some tailor caught around the local headlands, although the action has been inconsistent, with patches of red weed appearing earlier than usual in the year. Luderick and bream have been more reliable, with both Bonny Hills and Crowdy […]
SPRING fishing has been a mixed bag this year, with changeable weather making conditions challenging at times. However, signs of improvement are emerging, with water temperatures gradually warming and water clarity starting to improve in several areas. With November approaching, anglers will be hoping for more settled conditions and plenty of opportunities to get out […]
EVERYONE can remember the first fish they caught, whether it be was cracker bream or monster mulloway. The excitement, in many cases, leads to a lifetime of recreational fishing. To my way of thinking, going fishing and camping with friends and family has many positives, even if you do not catch a fish. Young four-year-old […]
A Fish Aggregating Device in open water. FADs are man-made structures placed in the ocean to attract schools of pelagic fish. Photo: Supplied by Kate Shelton. This table shows the location coordinates of local FADs. Information supplied by Kate Shelton. WITH the warmer months approaching, Fisheries Aggregating Devices (FADs) have once again been placed along […]
THE upcoming long weekend is shaping up to be a challenging one for anglers, with strong north-easterly winds forecast across the Mid North Coast. While the weather may limit offshore and exposed rock fishing opportunities, there should still be a few options for those looking to wet a line when conditions allow. With the warmer […]
IN the Camden Haven River region, a few drummer are still being caught, with some impressive fish reported from the rocks. Cunjevoi has been producing some good results and is well worth having in the bait bucket for anyone chasing these hard-fighting fish. Tailor fishing has been fairly average, although Crowdy Head has been one […]
A nice kingfish. Photo: Joe Edlington.
This is the second in a two-part series devoted to this topic. SOME questions worth asking This is where I think recreational fishers are entitled to ask some genuine questions. From my own experience fishing on the Mid North Coast, kingfish numbers in recent years appear to be as good as I can remember. That […]
THIS week has brought large southerly swell across the Mid North Coast, making conditions challenging for anglers both on the rocks and offshore. Thankfully, the forecast is looking much more promising, with conditions expected to ease by the weekend and continue improving into next week. This should open up some great opportunities to get back […]
This is the first in a two-part series devoted to this topic. TWO of the Mid North Coast’s most popular offshore fish, snapper and yellowtail kingfish, are the focus of proposed new management plans. Recreational anglers have been invited to have their say. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has released […]
SPRING has arrived on the Mid North Coast and over the coming weeks I would expect to see a significant increase in pelagic activity along our coastline. As the ocean currents begin to shift and baitfish numbers increase, large schools of bait are likely to congregate in the 100 to 200 metre depths, attracting some […]
