Fishing in Shark Bay / Monkey Mia

Casting baits and metal lures through the surf zone for tailor, Australian salmon and mulloway is a classic Australian beach fishing experience accessible from sandy beaches and headlands along the east and south coasts. Dawn and dusk sessions during tailor and salmon runs produce fast and furious action in the white water.

Chasing fast-moving schools of longtail tuna and Spanish mackerel across coastal reefs and headlands with light spinning gear and hard-bodied lures is a thrilling inshore experience available along most of Australia's northern and eastern coastlines. Schools can be located by working headlands and watching for diving birds.

Trolling skirted lures and rigged baits through the warm blue water of the Coral Sea and along Australia's east coast continental shelf edge in pursuit of black and blue marlin. The Great Barrier Reef and Cairns region are world-renowned marlin destinations, particularly during the October to December spawning run.

Targeting hard-fighting yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi over offshore FADs, seamounts and temperature breaks in Australian waters. These fast pelagic species are found year-round in tropical and subtropical waters, offering exceptional sport on trolled lures and live baits.

One of the most explosive fishing experiences available, targeting giant trevally with large surface poppers across remote coral reefs and atolls throughout northern Australia and the Coral Sea. These powerful fish smash topwater lures with incredible aggression, demanding heavy tackle and skilled anglers.

Wahoo are the fastest fish in Australian waters and are targeted by trolling high-speed skirted lures at 14 to 18 knots over offshore FADs, current edges and temperature breaks in tropical and subtropical waters. Their razor-sharp teeth and lightning-quick strikes make them one of the most exciting pelagic species to target, and they share habitat with Spanish mackerel on inshore reefs.