Situated at the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef system, Gladstone is one of Queensland’s best kept secrets, with beautiful beaches, coral reefs, myriad of islands and sand cays, national parks and a largely undeveloped coastline. The barrier reef and islands have created an extensive flats system with Permit, Longtail Tuna, Herring, Queenfish, Golden and Giant Trevally all available on fly.
With plenty of accommodation options in Gladstone and along the coast, you can enjoy your time off the water in the bustling city which is Queensland’s largest multi commodity port, or take day trips to the beautiful Herron and Lady Musgrave Islands to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.
Inland, Lake Awoonga is one of Queensland’s premier Barramundi impoundments which can also be targeted with your guide including the numerous coastal rivers with Barramundi to over a meter in length not uncommon.
Just south of Gladstone is the stunning Agnes Waters and town of 1770, with good beaches surf breaks and stunning coastal walks.
Gladstone has a diverse range of accommodation options that we use from private house stays for larger groups and families and hotel options in the city centre.
There are also a number of villa and self-catering options on the water around Tannum Sands to allow a skiff collection from the beach each morning.
With a great range of dining options including brilliant seafood and seasonal produce from around the region, Gladstone has more to offer than just great fly fishing.
Gladstone has a good range of fly fishing options, and probably best known for the local population of Queenfish, Golden Trevally and Barramundi available both in the deeper channels and flats to the inland lakes and river mouth systems.
This variety means that if the saltwater conditions are not favourable then you can fish the impoundments and rivers for the opportunity to catch Barramundi in excess of one meter in length. The typical size of the Barramundi in Lake Awoonga and local rivers are around 70cm, which provides great sport and aerial acrobatics on fly.
It’s the Queenfish in the Salt however provide some of the best aerial excitement while on the flats, Giant Trevally, Longtail Tuna, Permit, Giant Herring and Golden Trevally are all available.
Gladstone Fly and Sportfishing captain Justin Nye has over 20 years of fly fishing experience in the region and provides a great day out on the water with personalised transfers and airport drop-offs if required. He also readily takes our clients on short tours of the region when not on the water, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the wilderness, local fish management programs and community fly fishing competitions in the region.
Typical days are 8am-4pm, from the comfort of his custom fit Sportfishing vessel with casting deck and electric fitted. Includes return transfers, lunch and refreshments and loan fly fishing gear if required.
As per all Fly Odyssey bookings, we will provide you with a comprehensive and detailed pre-trip fly fishing guide prior to departure.
Gladstone is located a short 1 hour flight north by domestic flight from Brisbane or just over 3hrs north of Sydney. If driving from Brisbane allow around 6 hours to travel the 515kms or talk to us to arrange a multi stay itinerary along the coast, including Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.
Let us do the groundwork for you.
Our tailored fly fishing and accommodation itineraries are designed with you in mind to suit your preferences. They are also quoted in your local currency with very favourable exchange rates.
This includes flight bookings, transit accommodation, transfers and a host of non-angling activities and experiences.
We specialise in family, couples and group says to the region, and our long involvement with our partners on the ground will ensure you are well looked after both on and off the water.
This includes extended coastal stays north around Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, or south around Fraser Island, Brisbane and the Gold Coast region.
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