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Gonbung Point – Weipa

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Gonbung Point – Weipa

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12°41'9.29" S, 141°53'5.68" E

Perfect spot for shore fishing, the run in tide brings Grunter, Bream, Barramundi, and Whiting. If you’re fishing from a boat, the edge of the channel is worth trolling for Grunter, Queenfish and Jewfish at high tide. April to July is the best time for the area.

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Recommended Lures for Gonbung Point – Weipa

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Zman 9” GrubZ Big Guibz

Zman 9” GrubZ Big Guibz

$10.49
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Laser Pro 160

Laser Pro 160

$16.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Killalure Flatz Ratz 2

Flatz Ratz – Killalure

$12.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Laser Pro 120

Laser Pro 120

$12.00
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
The Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow suspending lure has great constrast and is good for Barramundi

CRYSTAL MINNOW™ SUSPENDING

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Squidgies  Slick Rig 130mm

Squidgies Slick Rig 130mm

$9.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Junior B52

Junior B52

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Reidy's Lures - Little Lucifer Hellraiser

Little Lucifer Hellraiser – Reidy’s Lures

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Squidgies Pro Wriggler - 100mm - Bloodworm

Pro Wriggler – 100mm

$9.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi, Queenfish
Jackall Squirell 79 hank tuned

Jackall DD Squirrel 79SP Silent ‘Hank Tuned’

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Jewie 150

Jewie 150

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi, Jewfish - Black
Storm Fishing Jig for Snapper

GOMOKU SLIM JIG

$10.99
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Queenfish

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