Fishing the Keppels

[Sumfish9]

Going to the Keppels next month, any comments on how the fishing has been?

[murf]

Going to the Keppels next month, any comments on how the fishing has been?

will be on North Keppel in one months time and around the area for a week before the Agnes Water M&G :)

cheers Murf

[wags on the water]

I'm sure someone will do a report from the Yeppoon Tight Lines fishing classic on either sunday or monday.

[ifishcq1]

Fishing around the islands has been pretty good especially barcheek trout on all the main rocky areas weather side
the beaches are going off with big queenies trevally whiting bream flathead
if you have a decent boat then reds, nannies, trout and spanish are and will be in form
stacks of hardy heads and green back herring so take your cast net
and the arrival of a few victorian touroes has added a little eye candy to the mix
cheers

[EdBerg]

I also will be there next month, was originally going to go up to Lucinda and work the Island groups back, but due to the excessive amounts of cash needed to get my motor running properly I am very short of funds, so at this stage will just have to make do with the Keppel Island group, so hoping the fishing up there will be good at that time as well.

If not, then there are plenty of beaches to bum around on and make out like a tourist. ;D

[Sumfish9]

Thanks all, we will be in a half cab quinnie named sunfish2 (no relation to Sunfish organisation). If you see us give us a holler!!!

[MangroveZac]

try the shallow reefs around pumpkin island if you get a chance. they always seem to produce a surprise catch, big GT's, Trout and jacks while trolling. watch the green zones though. good luck!

[murf]

try the shallow reefs around pumpkin island if you get a chance. they always seem to produce a surprise catch, big GT's, Trout and jacks while trolling. watch the green zones though. good luck!

cheers for that

and that reminds me does QLD still do those big green zone fold up maps and if yes can I order one online or just pick one up somewhere? I have always been in someone else's boat and never need them before. I will check the navionics card and put in extra GPS marks of green zones before we go but its always good to have a bigger plan in front of you

cheers Murf

[Sumfish9]

Should be able to get them at Tackle shops and Marina. I know you can in Gladstone.....You can download them from GBRMPA website but even blown up to A3 they require magnifying glasses.

[Jarrah Jack]

will be on North Keppel in one months time and around the area for a week before the Agnes Water M&G :)

cheers Murf

Doing it tuff again Murf..:)

[murf]

Doing it tuff again Murf..:)

Don't forget the trip to Swains mid October :)

Cheers Murf

[MangroveZac]

cheers for that

and that reminds me does QLD still do those big green zone fold up maps and if yes can I order one online or just pick one up somewhere? I have always been in someone else's boat and never need them before. I will check the navionics card and put in extra GPS marks of green zones before we go but its always good to have a bigger plan in front of you

cheers Murf


http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/zoning-permits-and-plans/zoning/zoning-maps?a=4310

Zoom in using the computer and it's quite clear.

[XtremeBoony]

There are farking liveys everywhere at the moment to. Slimeys yakka's everywhere. We did troll up some Mack's out at barren and child which is not far from Kepple either

Cheers from boony

[jtpython]

All the servo's and tackle shops have them here
JT

[murf]

There are farking liveys everywhere at the moment to. Slimeys yakka's everywhere. We did troll up some Mack's out at barren and child which is not far from Kepple either

Cheers from boony

hope your not talking about Mac Tuna there Boony

18 DAYS TO GO :) just sorting out all the camping gear atm

cheers Murf

[Sumfish9]

33 days for me....with or without the darn gps!!!

[murf]

speaking of GPS I can't get the maps to open (map16 and 17) through that link above :( was gunna put some green zone marks in

where are you staying Sumfish? we are just doing the Considine Beach camp

cheers Murf

[Sumfish9]

We are staying on Humpy, then in a house on Keppel (i know, woosing it!!!). That way we can get to pumpkin, north etc a bit easier weather permitting? Otherwise we will just have to sit back on the beach and drink.......I want to fish the Lisa Jane Shoals as well. Prob when we on Humpy.

[murf]

I keep thinking Humpy but North Keppel is closer to where I want to fish (possums and sand flies included apparently) maybe humpy next time

hope the weather is all good for you :)

cheers murf