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The 80 kms of
Quobba Coastline is a unique piece of Australia. There are very few
places where you can see such a rugged yet so beautiful coast. There
are many things to see and do on arrival at Quobba Station. One of
the main attractions is the land based game fishing that is a
challenge to any fisherman of any experience. With the water depth
reaching up to 80ft, casting distance from the rocks, the
opportunity to catch game fish is almost unlimited.
Spanish
Mackerel, Shark mackerel, Broadbar Mackerel, Cobia, Tuna, Benito,
Sharks and Sailfish have all been caught from the Quobba rocks. Reef
fish waiting for you to catch include
Norwest Snapper, Pink Snapper,
Bald Chin Groper, Queenfish, Trevally and a plethora of other
species. You shouldn’t go hungry!
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Ballooning
- perhaps the most exhilarating form of land based game fishing.
Imagine a surface strike plainly visible to the naked eye, 30kg of
Spanish Mackerel leaping 8ft clear of the water to smash your bait,
hanging below a gas balloon some 30ft above. Regardless of your
level of experience every strike will force a spike of adrenalin
through you and all observing.
Beach Fishing
- there are less dangerous and rugged places on Quobba to fish from.
Several beaches along the coastline can provide a less risky catch
of Mulloway, Taylor, Dart, Trevally, Snapper, Squid and in some
places Bonefish. |
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 About
1 mile south of the homestead, 30ft above the water lies High Rock.
Ballooning, Spinning and Bottom bouncing are your options from this
spot. A cliff gaff or 24ft pole gaff is needed. There is a
stainless steel safety wire along the top edge of the cliff. |
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 5
miles north of the homestead, 20ft above sea level is one of
Quobba's most consistent spots on the coast for catching Spanish
mackerel, tuna and the odd sail fish during the winter season.
Ballooning, spinning and bottom bouncing is best with a low swell and
offshore winds. |
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 The
Ledge is located north, near the 13 mile fenceline and is the best
spinning location on the Quobba Coast. The Ledge caters for
saltwater fly, spinning and bottom bouncing. It is at its best
during the summer season for the annual shark mackerel and cobia
run. 15ft pole gaff is required. Access is via a goat track down the
cliff face or for less nimble people, drive to Camp Rock and walk
south aprox 400m to The Ledge. Seek local
advise before first visiting The Ledge. |
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 Located 2 miles north of the Quobba Homestead, is one of the prime
spinning locations on the coast. Fishing safely from this platform
is very dependant on tide and weather conditions. Seek local advise
before "pinging a lure". |
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 Extremely picturesque spot, very difficult to access - 4WD only, but
great spinning and bottom bouncing to be had. 20ft pole gaff needed.
The Caves are not fished regularly because of its isolation, a good
level of fitness is required for the long walk in. |
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 Safe
fishing in nearly all weather conditions. Spinning, baitcasting,
from the rocks, balloon fishing from the beach. A small pole gaff
needed if fishing from the rocks. |
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Located half a mile north of The Ledge, this spot is accessed by a
4WD track down the cliff face. 4WD drive hubs need to be engaged,
and tyres let down to 15 lbs .Easy access to the rocks, 12ft pole
gaff. Ideal for spinning and bottom bouncing. |
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