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Coral Bay

4.2/5 - (11 votes)
23°8'33.39" S, 113°46'5.99" E

A truly unique part of Australia, Coral Bay exist for tourism and fishing. The town is powered by a wind-diesel hybrid system. The fishing spots around Coral Bay are fantastic, anglers have the chance to tangle with game and reef fish from the shore. From the shore anglers can target Queenfish, Trevally, Threadfin Salmon, Dart, Bream, Whiting, Spangled Emperor, Coral Trout and Mangrove Jack. Casting poppers out around reef patches is a sure way to produce Queenfish and Trevally, even the odd Emperor.

Tuna from the north Reef only a few km offshore of Coral bay
Tuna from the north Reef only a few km offshore of Coral bay

The offshore waters of Coral Bay produce some of the best fishing in Australia. The inshore lagoons offer protection from larger swells. These calmer areas produce good fishing for Emperor, Pelagics, Bonefish and more. The best times to fish are May to August as the weather conditions are much calmer. The outside of the reef produces Trevally, Queenfish, Spanish and Shark Mackerel, Tuna, Dolphin Fish and Sailfish. The deeper waters are also good for bottom bouncing which can produce Coral Trout, Emperor, Cod and Trevally.

Warroora Station

Just south of Coral Bay, Warroora Station offers quiet and remote camping away from the crowds. The beach fishing along the Warroora Station coastline is fantastic. Trevally, Emperor, Whiting and Bream all travel along the coastline. Please note the sanctuary zones Cape Farquhar and Pelican Sanctuary.

Lagoon – Warroora Station

When bait fish move into the lagoon this fishing spot can really fire up. Trevally and Spangled Emperor can be caught on poppers and soft plastics cast with a long beach rod. At night is also a great time to target emperor on bait.

Stevens – Warroora Station

Stevens is a popular surf spot, it is the closest place the reef is to the beach, which forms a big gutter and strong currents on the out going tide. Trevally, Queenfish and Bream.

Maggies – Warroora Station

The small headland is a unique feature that provides some protection from strong winds. Trevally and Emperor can be caught around the point.

Elles Beach – Warrora Station

Elles beach is mostly shallow reefy beach. Anglers can target Emperor, Trevally and Bream along the beaches here.

Sandy Point – Warroora Station

Sandy Point is a shallow sandy beach, Emperor and Trevally can be targeted on the fringes of the reef. Best fish at night.

14 Mile Camp – Warroora Station

A popular camping spot amongst caravanners, the beach of 14 mile camp fishes well for Bream, Whiting and the odd Bonefish.

South Coral Bay – Point 7

On low tide anglers can walk out on the reef to target Emperor, Coral Trout and Trevally in the deeper waters. Four wheel drive access required.

South Coral Bay – Point 8

Accessed via four wheel drive, south of Coral Bay this is a uncrowded fishing spot where anglers can target Emperor, Trevally, small Queenfish and Bream.

Coral Bay fishing spot - Five Finger Reef of is a popular fishing spot, 4wd is required.
Five Finger Reef south of Coral Bay is a popular fishing spot, 4wd is required.

Five Fingers Reef

Access via four wheel drive south of Coral Bay, Five Fingers reef is a popular fishing spot. Squid are a common catch, however Trevally, Emperor and Bream are abundant around the isolated coral bombies.

Coral Bay Boat Ramp

The boat ramp provides a good platform for fishing with the family, however there are better spots to fish around Coral Bay.

Mauds Landing

Access via four wheel drive, cars are able to drive along the beach. Fishing should be focused around the reefy out crops where Trevally, Emperor and small Queenfish will be waiting to smash a popper.

Bruboodjoo

A popular camp spot, Bruboodjoo has great snorkelling and fishing spots. There are also plenty of areas to explore north and south of Bruboodjoo. It is well worth exploring the more remote beach fishing locations.

Offshore Coral Bay Fishing

Inside the reefs of Coral Bay, the fishing spots are fantastic for Spangled Emperor, Trevally, Coral Trout and more. The outgoing tide on a shallow reef is a great place to target Emperor and Trevally waiting for bait fish to be sucked into the deeper waters. The channels into the deep waters are good places to target Coral Trout on soft plastics bounced along the bottom, however it is very snaggy country.

Outside the reef, the best method is trolling the deeper waters along the reefs. Mackerel, Dolphin Fish, Tuna and Wahoo are all around and will readily smash a trolled lure. Sailfish are also a possibility around the reefs of Coral Bay.

Jigging soft plastics and metal jigs around any likely change in depth and rock bombie is a sure way to hook both Red and Spangled Emperor, Trevally and Coral Trout. Further north, close to the reef areas where waves are breaking hold some large Trevally, Mackerel and Tuna.

Where to go fishing near Coral Bay?

  • Bruboodjoo A popular camp spot, Bruboodjoo has great snorkelling and fishing spots. There are also plenty of areas to explore north and south of Bruboodjoo. It is well worth exploring the more remote beach fishing locations.
  • Mauds Landing Access via four wheel drive, cars are able to drive along the beach. Fishing should be focused around the reefy out crops where Trevally, Emperor and small Queenfish will be waiting to smash a popper.
  • Coral Bay Boat Ramp The boat ramp provides a good platform for fishing with the family, however there are better spots to fish around Coral Bay.
  • Five Fingers Reef Access via four wheel drive south of Coral Bay, Five Fingers reef is a popular fishing spot. Squid are a common catch, however Trevally, Emperor and Bream are abundant around the isolated coral bombies.
  • South Coral Bay – Point 8 Accessed via four wheel drive, south of Coral Bay this is a uncrowded fishing spot where anglers can target Emperor, Trevally, small Queenfish and Bream.
  • South Coral Bay – Point 7 On low tide anglers can walk out on the reef to target Emperor, Coral Trout and Trevally in the deeper waters. Four wheel drive access required.
  • 14 Mile Camp – Warroora Station A popular camping spot amongst caravaners, the beach of 14 mile camp fishes well for Bream, Whiting and the odd Bonefish.
  • Sandy Point – Warroora Station Sandy Point is a shallow sandy beach, Emperor and Trevally can be targeted on the fringes of the reef. Best fished at night.
  • Elles Beach – Warrora Station Elles beach is mostly shallow reefy beach. Anglers can target Emperor, Trevally and Bream along the beaches here. The odd Bonefish also turn up.
  • Maggies – Warroora Station The small headland is a unique feature that provides some protection from strong winds. Trevally and Emperor can be caught around the point.
  • Stevens – Warroora Station Stevens is a popular surf spot, it is the closest place the reef is to the beach, which forms a big gutter and strong currents on the out going tide. Trevally, Queenfish and Bream.
  • Lagoon – Warroora Station When bait fish move into the lagoon this fishing spot can really fire up. Trevally and Spangled Emperor can be caught on poppers and soft plastics cast with a long beach rod. At night is also a great time to target emperor on bait.
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Tide Times Coral Bay

Coral Bay (0.3km)
Friday 29 Mar 2024

High - 12:16AM
1.23M
Low - 5:41AM
0.63M
High - 12:03PM
1.56M
Low - 6:52PM
0.44M

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Recommended Lures for Coral Bay

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Squidgies Pro Wriggler – 100mm

$9.99
Suited for the Area.
Good for: Spangled Emperor

Twisty 55g

Suited for the Area.
Good for: Shark Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna

Twisty 70g

Suited for the Area.
Good for: Yellowfin Tuna

Squidgies Pro Flickbait 110mm

$9.99
Suited for the Area.
Good for: Giant Trevally, Golden Trevally, Spangled Emperor

Squidgies Pro Wriggler – 80mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream

Laser Pro 160

$16.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Shark Mackerel

Squidgies Pro Critter 55mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream

Bream Prawn Vibe

$12.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
Reidy's Lures - Little Lucifer Hellraiser

Little Lucifer Hellraiser – Reidy’s Lures

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Threadfin Salmon
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp 2"

Gulp Shrimp 2″

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Spotted Rockcod, Mangrove Jack, Yellowfin Bream

Zman 9” GrubZ Big Guibz

$10.49
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Black Spotted Rockcod, Coral Trout, Gold spotted rockcod, Red Emperor, Spangled Emperor

Squidgies Pro Lobby

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Yellowfin Bream
Squidgies Pro Range Wriggler - 65mm

Pro Wriggler – 65mm

$8.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Spangled Emperor, Yellowfin Bream

Roosta Popper 160

$15.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Golden Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna

Squidgies Pro Mongrel 115mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Threadfin Salmon
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GOMOKU SLIM JIG

$10.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Red Emperor, Spangled Emperor

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2 Comments on “Coral Bay” fishing

  • Sue

    says:

    Where can we catch squid. Don’t have a boat

    • Mark

      says:

      Five Fingers reef is a good spot. Send out a shiny float with an old fashioned spike lure woth a mulie or preferably a fresh whiting.
      Good luck

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