High Island
This is a great spot for large Mackerel, use live baits around September for premium results. Golden Snapper and Trevalley are also frequent around the Island. It is accessible by private boat from the Mulgrave or Russell River boat ramps.
Camping is permitted on the North West side of High Island accessible from the sand pit. Permits required in advance.
Sandbars at the mouth of Russell Heads makes crossing the shallow river mouth tide-dependent
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Port Douglas Fishing Report for February 2016
As we enter into March the full extent of the wet season is still yet to be determined. Do date it has been a moderate wet season with occasional huge dumpings of... Read more
Fish currently being caught in the Far North Queensland region April, 2016
Barramundi Cobia Coral Trout Emperors Golden Snapper / Fingermark Mackerel Mangrove Jack Red Emperor Spangled Emperor Spanish Mackerel TrevallyRecommended Lures for High Island
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