The Mackay and Whitsunday region offers fishing of the highest standard. You don’t need a boat to catch a big fish. Try the Marina breakwater, the jetties in the Pioneer River, or venture upstream and throw a lure in at Dumbleton Weir.
The freshwater dams of Eungella, Teemburra and Kinchant are stocked with Barra and Sooty Grunter. You will require a stock impoundment permit which costs under $60/year.
Take note that the saltwater estuaries and coastline are home to saltwater crocodiles, bull sharks, and marine stingers. Obey all warnings given by lifeguards.
Fishing and Boating in Mackay - and why locals love it ...
Mackay has land based fishing locations across the region, and the council has installed easily accessible boat ramp facilities across many of the key waterside suburbs north and south of the CBD. This why fishing and boating in Mackay is so popular.
The Mackay Marina is a purpose-built deepwater marina capable of launching boats in all weather conditions.
Fishing and Boating in Mackay is popular in the region. You’ll often find speedboats at the dams, or adventurous fisherman casting a line from their kayak. The options are endless in Mackay if you love being on the water.
Favourite spots are Seaforth, Constant Creek, Sarina Beaches, the Marina, and the Pioneer River.
It’s not uncommon to see boat owners launch off the beach.
