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 […]
ANGLERS have plenty to look forward to this long weekend, with the weather forecast looking fantastic for fishing. We are expecting light north-east winds, providing a great window for those looking to get out on the water. In the Camden Haven region, anglers have been finding success with bream and whiting. Beach worms and pipis […]
Mick Lee (right) celebrates his first striped marlin, landed off Plomer on live bait. He’s pictured with crew member Will Campagnolo.
CELEBRATING its 42nd year, the Garmin Golden Lure Tournament is back with an exciting line-up for competing anglers. Weather permitting, it promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved. Spectators are encouraged to head down to the Hastings River waterfront this Saturday morning at 7:45am to witness the traditional sail-past as the fleet heads […]
IF you’ve been wetting a line this holiday season, you’ve likely been rewarded with bent rods and full eskies. The festive period has kicked off with a resounding success in our local river systems, ensuring plenty of fresh seafood has made its way onto Christmas tables. In the Hastings River, the mud crab scene is […]
I SPENT last weekend camping at Hat Head with friends. The kids had a blast catching mud crabs in the creek, while the dads headed offshore and were rewarded with some great yellowfin tuna action. I must admit I was a little jealous, but someone had to look after the baby. Fishing in the Camden […]
SPRING’S sweet chapter is wrapping up, and the anticipation for a blockbuster summer fishing season on the Mid North Coast. Lake Cathie has been a popular spot for anglers. Flathead have been hitting consistently, especially during the north-easterly winds, with good numbers of whiting and even a few surprise mulloway lurking near the Ocean Drive […]
Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday.
Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday. Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday. AS we head into the final month of spring the weather has been inconsistent, with […]
THE Mid North Coast fishing scene offers a mix of conditions this week. While the Camden Haven has been somewhat inconsistent, the Hastings River system is showing great promise as we move toward the warmer months. Fishing in the Camden Haven remains a little unpredictable. Anglers targeting the wash around the Bonny Hills ledges have […]
LOOKING ahead into November, the long-term forecast suggests we may be settling into a stretch of average, unsettled weather. We may need to prepare for a few weeks of showers and persistent windy conditions. While this forecast may dampen some offshore plans, it often provides excellent conditions for estuary and freshwater action. It’s wise to […]
IT FEELS like the weather has completely bypassed Spring and launched right into full Summer conditions, and the fishing action is absolutely heating up across the Mid-North Coast. If these recent stellar, warm conditions hold, we are clearly in for an absolute cracker of a season. The water temperature is perfect, and the fish are […]
