The Arches Beachfront Holiday Units
Lucinda
North Queensland

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Fishing at Lucinda

  For the fisherman, the only hardship at Lucinda comes with having to choose between the large number of available options. Here are a few suggestions:

On foot from The Arches

Fishing on the sand flats and beach south towards Gentle Annie Creek used to be very productive with trevally, flathead and queenfish the prevalent species. Unfortunately this area is extensively netted by the local professional fishermen and fish numbers have declined to almost zero over the past 3 years.

Lucinda Jetty

The services jetty is popular with bait fisherman. Most species, including barramundi, are caught here, depending on the season. Whole families gather here early morning and late afternoon, to catch a feed or just to watch.

Hinchinbrook Channel

If you have a boat, the options become infinite. The 5-lane boat ramp at Dungeness is just a few minutes away from The Arches and provides access to one of the most outstanding waterways on the east coast of Australia. Within the channel, choose between open water, mangrove lined creeks and rivers, rocky outcrops, flats etc etc etc. Barramundi, mangrove jack, estuary cod, fingermark, trevally, queenfish and threadfin salmon are just some of the more common species found here. Head to the east and there is the sugar loading terminal which acts as a fish attractor for huge trevally, grunter, mackeral etc. Further afield, tuna and then out to the islands and reef fishing.

Regulations

Remember that the ocean is a finite resource so only kill enough fish for a feed. Also, be aware of the regulations such as the bag limits on most species, reef closures, green zones and a closed season for barramundi from 1 November to 1 February. When releasing surplus or undersize fish, do so with care. That way you stand a chance of catching them again next year. Although kissing the fish before release is a common practice, it doesn't enhance survival and so should be considered optional.

Why not try a guide?

For a truly amazing fishing experience, why not take a day with Lucinda's resident fishing guide, Al Goodwin of Crackajack. Al has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the area and even if you don't catch a barramundi (not even a guide can guarantee a fish), you will at least learn some of Al's secret spots and appropriate techniques for the area.