Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing

Chase fish across Hervey Bay’s protected flats, channels and inshore reefs with Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing — a guided fly-and-lure experience set between the mainland and K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), where northern and southern species intermingle. On any day you might cast to flathead and snapper, then switch to longtail tuna, queenfish, golden trevally, threadfin salmon, cobia, mackerel or even juvenile black marlin and barramundi when they’re about.

Conditions here are reliably calm compared with many open‑coast fisheries. Whether you're just starting out or chasing a personal best, local guide Andrew Chorley brings deep knowledge of tides, seasons and techniques to help you make the most of the bite.

Trips range from half and full days to multi‑day sportfishing packages for those wanting more time on the water. Groups can opt for a live‑aboard ‘mothership’ support vessel to extend range and comfort on longer adventures.

Wildlife is part of the show. From July to November, humpback whales cruise these waters in Australia’s Whale Watch Capital, and encounters with dolphins, dugongs, marine turtles and abundant birdlife are common while you fish. Explore dates and availability on the operator’s website and plan your trip.