Hervey Bay has long been known as one of the best destinations for fishermen and fisher women to come and enjoy clean, crystal waters to fish in. Hervey Bay is surrounded by many Islands, including the closest Island- Round Island, a short distance away- Woody Island and the great Fraser Island. Fishing in Hervey Bay has been popular with locals and visitor's for many years as the climate is perfect for securing a decent catch every day of the year.

Fishing locations are also a huge advantage for those lovers of the water. Fishing can be be done by putting your boat in at the Harbor and setting out for the deep waters, casting a line in from the sandy fore shores or taking a walk along the 2 kilometer Pier where people enjoy fishing the deep waters on high tide with the advantage of not having to put their boats in for a great catch.

If you are new to Hervey Bay and have not yet experienced the great waters and the excellent fishing conditions yet, there are plenty of great catches to be made. Trout, Emperor and Snapper are some of the catches that can be made in the deep oceans as you set out via boat. Sweetlip, Parrotfish and Pearl Perch are other species that are regularly caught out on the Bay's oceans, which all make for great eating! If you are not accessible to a boat or fishing gear to set out on your day away, Hervey Bay offers some of the best fishing charter vessels for those visiting the area, or those wishing to be taken directly to some of the best fishing spots around the place. The professional crew are experts in their field and have been lovers of the waters of the Bay for many years, and have experienced some of the great catches that have been made over time. You won't be disappointed when booking a day away with these Hervey Bay fisherman! .

If wetting your line just off the fore shores is more your thing, there are some superb catches to be made straight from the beaches as well. Local's have long raved about catching the delicious Bream fish many times over just off the beach or off the many piers that are all available to fish from in Hervey Bay. Tuna, Kingfish and Trevally along with the famous Flathead have all been caught off the 2 kilometer Urangan Pier where many fisherman enjoy fishing in the day or night time, with lights available all the way along for your convenience.

Winter time in Hervey Bay provides some of the best fishing around. Boating enthusiasts and general fisherman enjoy casting a line in and catching a lot more fish than in the other seasons. It has been well known for some time that people from all over Australia travelling to Hervey Bay to enjoy the warmer winter months that we have, also believe that this climate in this time of the year makes for the best fishing around

Hervey Bay is also a delicately balanced eco-system so take only what you need, eat everything you take and make sure you adhere to size and bag limits and seasonal closures.

Ally Jay Fishing Charters A Hervey Bay owned and operated fishing business with years of knowledge of the area to back them.

Lapu Charters Lapu Charters located in beautiful Hervey Bay welcomes you on board there 50ft Randall named Hellenic Pride.

Nat Bromhead - Salt Water Fishing Saltwater fly fishing is a fun way to experience fishing. Here, you will learn all about fly fishing in Hervey Bay on board the Hewes Redfisher 18.

Time n Tide Charters Time n Tide Charters are the proud owners of the M.V Getaway, which is a 50 foot catamaran that has been custom built for professional fishing.

Hervey Bay prides itself on the beautiful waters that are available here for fishing. There are many rules with fishing which have changed over the years to ensure that our marine life can keep reproducing the great fish that it does so people have years of enjoyment with fishing. If you ask your fishing expert on booking your chartered day away, they will be more than happy to instruct you on what the new fishing rules are and what size catches are available to bring home to the dry land after your day out.