Where to fish
Popular fishing spots
Dru Point, Margate Wharf, Kettering, Woodbridge, Roberts Point, Dennes Point, Adventure Bay, Cloudy Bay Lagoon, Gordon Jetty, Trial Bay, Huon Estuary and Southport.
What will I catch from shore?
- Sand flathead, Australian salmon, calamari, barracouta, mullet, cod and wrasse.
Local fishing facts
- From a boat you can also catch barracouta, gurnard, Atlantic salmon, morwong and
school and gummy shark (outside the Shark Refuge Area).
- The D’Entrecasteaux Channel is a
Shark Refuge Area. No taking of sharks, skates or rays other than elephantfish.
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Tinderbox and Ninepin Point Marine Reserves – no fishing is allowed, but you can enjoy diving and snorkeling to observe the unique underwater habitat including weedy seadragons.
- Limits apply to the taking of shellfish. Follow any
public health alerts relating to eating wild shellfish.
Download the Fishing Hot Spot Information Map
Download this regional fishing information map and rules for the Bruny Island and D'Entrecasteaux Channel area 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.