90km
AGNES WATER •1770 Offshore 1770
Discovery Coast KEY
Sykes Reef
Marine National Park Zone
Heron Reef
Scientific Research Zone
80km
Wistari Reef
Conservation Park Zone
One Tree Island Reef
Irving Reef Mast Head Reef
10km
70km
Polmaise Reef
Not to scale
Lamont Reef Rock Cod Shoal
60km
Fitzroy Reef
40km
50km
Llewellyn Reef
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Boult Reef
Hoskyn Islands Reef
Fairfax Islands Reef
20km
30km
Lady Musgrave Reef
10km
Turkey Beach
Eurimbula
Seventeen Seventy
Lady Elliot Island
Herald Patches
Agnes Water Round Hill
Most red emperor are caught at night. full of structure. 20 Mile (S 24 04.147, E 152 13.279) This has reasonably flat terrain with small rises that hold good bait. Most will head NW from the mark above to find good reds. It’s an area where you may need to try different baits or try jigging, but it does produce. Boult Reef (S 23 50.065, S 152 07.064) Known for its consistency. Look for deep water around 50m holding
good bait and structure. It’s rocky and the rocks are what hold the fish. Some work and exploration will bring rewards. Sykes (S 23 25.000, E 152 04.000) Travelling to the right on the eastern side in the deeper water produces great fish here; anything from 38m+ and you should find fish. Masthead and Erskine Island can produce fish even in 192m of water. If you find good arches in
this amount of water give it a shot. At worst you should get some good by-catches. Fitzroy Bommies (S 23 42.809, E 152 03.032) This area holds fish on the edges of the bommies. In and around the area there are good gutters to fish, but don’t drive past any fish showings or structure – drop a line down and see what happens. Broomfield (S 23 16.000, E 151 55 000) If you are equipped to get to Broomfield it’s a fantastic option, not only for reds but marlin and sailfish. YOUR VISIT The tackle store staff in 1770/Agnes Waters are always happy to give advice to increase your catches, as are any of the accommodation providers – and even some locals you meet at the boat ramp. Two of the red gurus in the area are Dan Robson and Damian Hickey, and I’ve learned some valuable information from them. Never be afraid to ask for advice, and get yourself a trophy red!
SANDCASTLES 1770 BEACH HOMES DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BEACH
Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort offers a variety of accommodation including two and three bedroom fully self-contained beach homes. So why not bring the family along for a great week of fishing and crabbing! Sandcastles is located in the heart of Agnes Water we are right on the beach and right in town. Family friendly Variety of accommodation Two on-site swimming pools Five minute walk to shops Direct beach access Beach fishing
Creek & estuary fishing Plenty of boat parking Crabbing rock fishing Offshore fishing Crabbing
40 CAPTAIN COOK DRIVE AGNES WATER PH: 07 4974 9428
www.sandcastles1770.com.au e:info@sandcastles1770.com.au AGNES WATER • 1770
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