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Weipa

4/5 - (14 votes)
12°38'7.13" S, 141°48'11.32" E

Weipa is a fisherman’s dream, known as the Barramundi capital of Queensland this small oasis town offers anglers some of the most prestine and remote fishing in Australia.

Several large estuary systems the Emberly, Mission, Pine and Nomenade River offer superb fishing spots in Weipa, whether land based or boat there is great fishing to be had. Commercial fishing has been banned from the Weipa area allowing the ecosystem to truly flourish with a large diversity of fish species to target. Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, Fingermark, Trevally, Queenfish, Cod and more can all be caught in any of the estuaries.

There are also some great offshore fishing spots in Weipa. The near shore reefs, sand flats and headlands produce Tuna, Giant Herring, Queenfish, Trevally and Permit. Further offshore Pink Snapper, Mahi-Mahi, Cobia and Mackerel are abundant and hang off rock bommie’s and in deep holes – diving birds are a dead give away.

The best time to Fish Weipa

The fishing in Weipa is defined by distinct seasons that will determine the best fish species to target.

From January to March is wet season in Weipa, heavy downfalls of rain creates murky water and a lower salinity in the estuary systems. However the water flow from the feeder creeks creates aeration and fishing during this time is usually pretty good. A lost of species are moving upstream or downstream to spawn.

From March to June after the wet season is most likely the best time to fish in Weipa and Far North Queensland in general. The weather conditions during this time is almost perfect, little wind and clear sunny days create pleasure fishing in Weipa. This time is best to target Barramundi, Mangrove Jacks, Fingermark, Threadfin Salmon and Trevally.

During the cooler months from June to August the winds blow off shore making the seas calm and the estuary systems glassy. Barramundi are still very active along with Queenfish, Trevally and Tuna offshore.

September to December the weather really starts to heat up again and conditions can be quite humid. Barramundi are very active and preparing for their yearly spawn. Mangrove Jacks really start to fire up with the warmer weather and lures can be worked hard with pauses to entice hard hitting fish.

Where to go fishing near Weipa?

  • Wallaby Island – Weipa

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

  • Kerr Point – Weipa

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

  • Gonbung Point – Weipa

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

  • Grandma’s Creek

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

  • Roberts Creek

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

  • Urquhart Point

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

  • Weipa Channel Markers

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

  • Adoomajettie Point

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

  • Weipa Channel

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

  • Andoom Creek

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

  • Mission River Bridge

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

  • Mission River Holes

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

  • Embley River Rockbars

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

  • Hey River

    The mouth of the Hey River (Hey Point) is worth a troll for Barracuda, Trevally and...

  • Upper Hey River

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

  • Pera Head

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

  • Jantz Point

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

  • Boyd Point

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

  • Westminster – Coastline

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

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Access to Weipa

There are several Weipa fishing spots that are great for land based access. If the boaties access there are three official launch spots in Weipa, Evans Landing, Rocky Point Boat Ramp and Andoom Creek Boat Ramp. However beach / shore launching is also possible with the right setup trailer.

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Tide Times Weipa

Weipa (1.6km)
Thursday 28 Mar 2024

Low - 1:04AM
1.65M
High - 6:28AM
2.62M
Low - 1:52PM
1.45M
High - 7:01PM
2.43M

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

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Current Rating Weipa April, 2016
3.4/5 - (68 votes)
Fishing Report Provided By Fishing Port Douglas

Recommended Lures for Weipa

Click here to find the best lures for fishing Weipa. 5 stars mean this lure has been hand picked for Weipa.

Jewie 150

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi
Jackall Squirell 79 hank tuned

Jackall DD Squirrel 79SP Silent ‘Hank Tuned’

Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi

Squidgies Slick Rig 130mm

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

Twisty 70g

Suited for some Fish Species.

Squidgies Pro Mongrel 115mm

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

Pro Wriggler – 65mm

$8.95
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Bream, Dusky Flathead
Storm Fishing Jig for Snapper

GOMOKU SLIM JIG

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

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, Threadfin Salmon

Laser Pro 120

$12.00
Suited for some Fish Species.
Good for: Barramundi

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9 Comments on “Weipa” fishing

  • david gray

    says:

    we are going to weipa in june are there maps for fishing areas at weipa we have never been there
    we come from Muttaburra so a hole new world for us

    • Luke Van Lathum

      says:

      Hey David, we have a back-log of fishing spots to add to Weipa, especially land based, currently we won’t get these online for a few months yet. Are you land based or are you taking a tinny up? In the meantime I wish you the best of luck up there, barra, jacks and fingermark are all going off up there at the moment.

      • david Gray

        says:

        Hi Luke,
        emailed in February. Heading to Weipa this week for classic. Just wondering if you have added fishing spots at Weipa yet. We are taking our boats up. Have no idea where we are going. Is there a map we can print out or purchase.

      • Fishing Spots

        says:

        Hey David, we’re very sorry mate, we still haven’t gotten the time to add in the rest of the Weipa fishing spots YET! A lot of guys have success in the drains, but the barras are only small this time of year. We spent most of the days just sounding around looking for fish on the neap tides. The deep holes during neap tides hold threadies and barra. On the spring tides we fished deep into the shallow drains on the incoming and at the drain mouths on the out going, mainly up Mission River. Good luck mate.

  • David

    says:

    Thank you for these spots. We are heading off tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
    Cheers
    David

    • Fishing Spots

      says:

      Awesome mate, I am very jealous!

  • Brendan Gallagher

    says:

    Hey luke,have you got any more updates on Weipa fishing marks,heading up at the end of September and would really appreciate any more information.Brendan

  • Melissa

    says:

    Hi Guys

    We are really stumped as to where the 3, 9 and 12 mile reefs are as you can not see anything on the nav charts, can anyone shed some light? Are they reef, ie reef to us is coral reef or is it rock and ruble.

    Cheers

    Mel

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