Visitors Hooked on Fraser Coast, the Home of Australian Fishing

The Fraser Coast is hoping to lure thousands of visiting fishing enthusiasts this summer as the region's reputation as a world class angling destination catches on.

General Manager of Fraser Coast Opportunities David Spear said the Fraser Coast fishing experience was one of a kind.

“The Fraser Coast is fast becoming a must-visit destination for fishing enthusiasts. There is nowhere else in Australia where anglers can catch all three of Australia's iconic sports fish species – bass, bream and barramundi – in one place,'' Mr Spear said.

Appointed the home of the Australian Fishing Championships for the next three years, the destination is protected from prevailing winds by the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, creating ideal fishing conditions.

“Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait form a meeting place for warm northern and cooler southern ocean currents, bringing with them twice as many species that can be found elsewhere,'' Mr Spear said

“The Great Sandy Strait provides one of Australia's largest seagrass beds to act as a nursery for many larger fish species and a feeding ground for prawns and fish.

“No wonder anglers from around Australia and the world are getting hooked on Fraser Coast fishing and this summer is shaping up as one of our best seasons yet,'' he said.

Here's a sample of some of the great summer fishing packages visitors to the Fraser Coast can hook into:

• Fraser Guided Fishing provides personalised, professional guided sports fishing trips throughout the fishers' playground of the Fraser Coast. Guests have access to a huge variety of fish species and locations in the hands of experienced local guides on a fast, comfortable sports fishing focussed vessel. Half day guided charters start from $500 for four people with full day tours available from $650, including gear, snacks and water.
• Enjoy a memorable day on the water being professionally guided around Hervey Bay's rich fishing grounds with Hervey Bay Fly and Sportsfishing. Packages include drinks, morning tea, snacks and lunch plus all the required gear such as tackle, rods, reels, lines, lures and flies. There are great deals on half day trips and full day outings.

For bookings or further information visithttp://www.visitfrasercoast.com/summer/deals.