WHILE this past week offered a delightful stretch of sunshine, allowing many to enjoy the outdoors, it appears the coming week might bring wetter conditions.
So, it was certainly a good time to get out and about while the weather was fine.
The Macleay River continues to be a prime location for fishing enthusiasts.
Anglers have been consistently finding good sized bream lurking near the breakwalls, offering a rewarding challenge. For those seeking a bit more variety, the occasional flathead has also been adding to the catch, making each outing unpredictable and exciting.
The pleasant mid-week weather conditions this past week provided an excellent window for offshore ventures.
Those who took advantage of the calmer seas were amply rewarded with hauls of delicious pearl perch.
For those who prefer the thrill of rock fishing, keeping a keen eye on the local rock ledges is highly recommended, as longtail tuna have been spotted cruising, presenting an exciting opportunity for a powerful fight.
Port Macquarie truly lives up to its reputation as an angler’s paradise, offering a wide array of options for every preference.
For those who enjoy the expansive feel of beach fishing, Lighthouse Beach stands out as a reliable spot with both tailor and good sized bream.
Alternatively, North Shore Beach presents another fantastic option, where anglers can reel in a diverse range of species including bream, school mulloway and tailor.
When fishing these beaches, beach worms continue to prove themselves as a highly effective and reliable bait choice.
In the Hastings River this week the breakwalls and Limeburners Creek remain particularly popular locations, consistently yielding luderick, making for an easy and enjoyable haul for those seeking a steady catch.
Mulloway enthusiasts will be thrilled by the ongoing reports of solid fish, with some exceeding ten kilos, providing an exhilarating challenge for experienced anglers.
The good news doesn’t stop there.
Flathead activity within the river has notably picked up, with hard-bodied lures proving exceptionally effective in enticing these fish.
Offshore anglers also capitalised on last weekend’s superb conditions.
The reefs were abundant with both snapper and pearl perch, leading to incredibly rewarding catches.
For those venturing into deeper waters deep dropping proved highly successful, with the ridge holding significant schools of kingfish.
Even further out, some impressive catches of blue-eye trevalla and bass groper were reported.
Down in Camden Haven, the recent cooler water temperatures have provided a welcome extension to the drummer season for a few more weeks, much to the delight of local anglers.
Heading towards the southern rock ledges offers an excellent chance to hook into a drummer, along with tailor and school mulloway.
For the keen lobster enthusiasts, keeping a close watch on the upcoming forecast.
Periods of calm seas coupled with westerly winds create the perfect conditions for some local lobster diving around the headlands, presenting an exciting opportunity to gather these delectable crustaceans.
By Kate SHELTON
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