Weipa
Weipa is a fisherman’s dream, known as the Barramundi capital of Queensland this small oasis town offers anglers some of the most prestine and remote fishing in Australia.
Several large estuary systems the Emberly, Mission, Pine and Nomenade River offer superb fishing spots in Weipa, whether land based or boat there is great fishing to be had. Commercial fishing has been banned from the Weipa area allowing the ecosystem to truly flourish with a large diversity of fish species to target. Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Fingermark, Trevally, Queenfish, Cod and more can all be caught in any of the estuaries.
There are also some great offshore fishing spots in Weipa. The near shore reefs, sand flats and headlands produce Tuna, Giant Herring, Queenfish, Trevally and Permit. Further offshore Pink Snapper, Mahi-Mahi, Cobia and Mackerel are abundant and hang off rock bommie’s and in deep holes – diving birds are a dead give away.
The best time to Fish Weipa
The fishing in Weipa is defined by distinct seasons that will determine the best fish species to target.
From January to March is wet season in Weipa, heavy downfalls of rain creates murky water and a lower salinity in the estuary systems. However the water flow from the feeder creeks creates aeration and fishing during this time is usually pretty good. A lost of species are moving upstream or downstream to spawn.
From March to June after the wet season is most likely the best time to fish in Weipa and Far North Queensland in general. The weather conditions during this time is almost perfect, little wind and clear sunny days create pleasure fishing in Weipa. This time is best to target Barramundi, Mangrove Jacks, Fingermark, Threadfin Salmon and Trevally.
During the cooler months from June to August the winds blow off shore making the seas calm and the estuary systems glassy. Barramundi are still very active along with Queenfish, Trevally and Tuna offshore.
September to December the weather really starts to heat up again and conditions can be quite humid. Barramundi are very active and preparing for their yearly spawn. Mangrove Jacks really start to fire up with the warmer weather and lures can be worked hard with pauses to entice hard hitting fish.
Where to go fishing near Weipa?
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Wallaby Island – Weipa
Wallaby Island is in the channel mouth, making it a great spot for Barramundi, Cod, Jacks,...
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Kerr Point – Weipa
Kerr Point is surrounded in shallow, rocky reef so its great for trolling. You will get...
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Gonbung Point – Weipa
Perfect spot for shore fishing, the run in tide brings Grunter, Bream, Barramundi, and Whiting. If...
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Grandma’s Creek
A fun spot for Barramundi and Salmon on the low tide. The creek can get filled...
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Roberts Creek
The mangroves up Roberts Creek are home to Barramundi, Jacks, Queenfish and Trevally. Poppers work well...
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Urquhart Point
The rocks around the point fish well for Barramundi, Jacks, Queenfish and Trevally. If you head...
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Weipa Channel Markers
The shipping channel marker posts are a hangout for Golden Snapper, Trevally, and Queenfish. Bait schools...
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Adoomajettie Point
Great spot around rocks for Barramundi, Golden Snapper, Cod, Coral Trout, Threadfin Salmon, and Jacks.
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Weipa Channel
Deep water area, great on a moving tide, especially for night fishing. Queenfish, Golden Snapper and...
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Andoom Creek
This creek has good shore fishing, accessible from both the road bridge and Red Beach. Watch...
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Mission River Bridge
This bridge is great for shore fishing on the Southern end. Grunter and Barramundi are common...
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Mission River Holes
The Mission River cross section (the "Y" where the river parts) has deep holes that hold...
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Embley River Rockbars
The first rock bar in the Embley River is on the South side of the river...
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Hey River
The mouth of the Hey River (Hey Point) is worth a troll for Barracuda, Trevally and...
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Upper Hey River
Watch out for rocks on the Western bank before the river splits (shown by pin on...
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Pera Head
Permits must be obtained to access traditional lands in the Weipa Region. Pera Head is one...
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Jantz Point
The reef around Jantz Point produces Golden Snapper, Coral Trout, Cod, Mackerel, Cobia, and Trevally. Deeper...
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Boyd Point
Golden Trevally, Longtail Tuna, and Mackerel, and Queenfish are all common species around the Point here.
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Westminster – Coastline
This area along the coast has plenty of shallow rocks and bommies, making it a perfect...
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Access to Weipa
There are several Weipa fishing spots that are great for land based access. If the boaties access there are three official launch spots in Weipa, Evans Landing, Rocky Point Boat Ramp and Andoom Creek Boat Ramp. However beach / shore launching is also possible with the right setup trailer.Download GPS Marks
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Port Douglas Fishing Report for February 2016
As we enter into March the full extent of the wet season is still yet to be determined. Do date it has been a moderate wet season with occasional huge dumpings of... Read more
Fish currently being caught in the Far North Queensland region April, 2016
Barramundi Cobia Coral Trout Emperors Golden Snapper / Fingermark Mackerel Mangrove Jack Red Emperor Spangled Emperor Spanish Mackerel TrevallyRecommended Lures for Weipa
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david gray
says:we are going to weipa in june are there maps for fishing areas at weipa we have never been there
we come from Muttaburra so a hole new world for us
Luke Van Lathum
says:Hey David, we have a back-log of fishing spots to add to Weipa, especially land based, currently we won’t get these online for a few months yet. Are you land based or are you taking a tinny up? In the meantime I wish you the best of luck up there, barra, jacks and fingermark are all going off up there at the moment.
david Gray
says:Hi Luke,
emailed in February. Heading to Weipa this week for classic. Just wondering if you have added fishing spots at Weipa yet. We are taking our boats up. Have no idea where we are going. Is there a map we can print out or purchase.
Fishing Spots
says:Hey David, we’re very sorry mate, we still haven’t gotten the time to add in the rest of the Weipa fishing spots YET! A lot of guys have success in the drains, but the barras are only small this time of year. We spent most of the days just sounding around looking for fish on the neap tides. The deep holes during neap tides hold threadies and barra. On the spring tides we fished deep into the shallow drains on the incoming and at the drain mouths on the out going, mainly up Mission River. Good luck mate.
Fishing Spots
says:Hey David, I also stumbled on few more places to fish in Weipa: http://www.fishandboat.com.au/gps-marks/wiepa
David
says:Thank you for these spots. We are heading off tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
Cheers
David
Fishing Spots
says:Awesome mate, I am very jealous!
Brendan Gallagher
says:Hey luke,have you got any more updates on Weipa fishing marks,heading up at the end of September and would really appreciate any more information.Brendan
Melissa
says:Hi Guys
We are really stumped as to where the 3, 9 and 12 mile reefs are as you can not see anything on the nav charts, can anyone shed some light? Are they reef, ie reef to us is coral reef or is it rock and ruble.
Cheers
Mel