Where to fish
Popular fishing spots
Grassy Jetty, Bold Head, Naracoopa Jetty, Sea Elephant, Lavinia Point, Three Sisters, Phoques Bay, Currie and British Admiral Point.
What will I catch from shore?
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Australian salmon, mullet, wrasse, gummy shark, sand flathead and snapper.
Local fishing facts
- King Island has some of the best land-based fishing in Tasmania, with beach offering catches of sweep, snapper, salmon and gummy shark. There is excellent jetty access at Naracoopa and Currie Harbour.
- From a boat you can also catch King George whiting, bluespotted flathead, barracouta, school and mako shark, garfish, squid, sea sweep and luderick.
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Netting is not allowed in most rivers and estuaries. Please check
the
Recreational Sea Fishing Guide or
Fishing Tas app for more information.
- King Island has many remote fishing areas. Report any suspected illegal fishing to
Fishwatch on 0427 655 557.
Download the Fishing Hot Spot Information Map
Download this regional fishing information map and rules guide for King Island as a colour PDF which can be easily printed. Includes where to fish, which fish can be caught, bait and gear information, local fishing facts and sea fishing rules information.