Where to go fishing near Hey River?

• Andoom Creek

  This creek has good shore fishing, accessible from both the road bridge and Red Beach. Watch...

• Westminster – Coastline

  This area along the coast has plenty of shallow rocks and bommies, making it a perfect...

• Boyd Point

  Golden Trevally, Longtail Tuna, and Mackerel, and Queenfish are all common species around the Point here.

• Jantz Point

  The reef around Jantz Point produces Golden Snapper, Coral Trout, Cod, Mackerel, Cobia, and Trevally. Deeper...

• Pera Head

  Permits must be obtained to access traditional lands in the Weipa Region. Pera Head is one...

• Upper Hey River

  Watch out for rocks on the Western bank before the river splits (shown by pin on...

• Embley River Rockbars

  The first rock bar in the Embley River is on the South side of the river...

• Mission River Holes

  The Mission River cross section (the "Y" where the river parts) has deep holes that hold...

• Mission River Bridge

  This bridge is great for shore fishing on the Southern end. Grunter and Barramundi are common...

• Wallaby Island – Weipa

  Wallaby Island is in the channel mouth, making it a great spot for Barramundi, Cod, Jacks,...

• Weipa Channel

  Deep water area, great on a moving tide, especially for night fishing. Queenfish, Golden Snapper and...

• Adoomajettie Point

  Great spot around rocks for Barramundi, Golden Snapper, Cod, Coral Trout, Threadfin Salmon, and Jacks.

• Weipa Channel Markers

  The shipping channel marker posts are a hangout for Golden Snapper, Trevally, and Queenfish. Bait schools...

• Urquhart Point

  The rocks around the point fish well for Barramundi, Jacks, Queenfish and Trevally. If you head...

• Roberts Creek

  The mangroves up Roberts Creek are home to Barramundi, Jacks, Queenfish and Trevally. Poppers work well...

• Grandma’s Creek

  A fun spot for Barramundi and Salmon on the low tide. The creek can get filled...

• Gonbung Point – Weipa

  Perfect spot for shore fishing, the run in tide brings Grunter, Bream, Barramundi, and Whiting. If...

• Kerr Point – Weipa

  Kerr Point is surrounded in shallow, rocky reef so its great for trolling. You will get...