Who better to ask than a local?

Be it where to fish or what gear to use, our local tackle store staff are the folks to ask and always up for a yarn.

Want to see what the locals are catching?

Maybe get some tips, tricks and location advice? Then head over to social media and check out some of the following local anglers to see what fishing in Mackay is all about. It’s safe to say you’ll soon be hooked!

Mackay has a range of specialty boating and equipment maintenance servicers in the area. For all questions, big or small, get in touch with someone in the know today.

Before heading out fishing, make sure you’re familiar with the zoning rules. Thanks to free zoning maps and the Eye on the Reef app you can do your part to protect the environmental, the health of the Reef and avoid significant penalties and fines.

Where can I find zoning information?

• Access zoning on your phone — download the free Eye on the Reef app

• Pick up a paper map available in local bait and tackle shops, boating suppliers, marinas, visitor information centres, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Queensland Boating and Fisheries offices. Or download a digital copy from the GBRMPA website.

• Zoning information is also available on some GPS units and chart plotters. Check out some helpful videos here