There are a range of fishing experiences available in Byron Bay, and along the North Coast of NSW. Byron Bay itself is partly protected by a marine park, which limits fishing activities to very specific areas. Fishing is not permitted at The Pass or along the popular surfing areas at Main Beach. However there are some sections of the marine park where fishing is permitted and it’s worth seeking out a local guide to help you find the best spots. Boat and land based fishing carters are available in Byron Bay.
Here are some of the red hot fishing adventures available to visitors!
Land Based Beach and Rock Fishing
If you’d like to try your hand at beach fishing then Wilderness Adventures have the experience to help you build your skills and get onto some fish. Their guides have decades of fishing and guiding experience. They know the local beaches like the back of their hands. They’ll provide all the equipment, bait, licenses and everything else you need. Each trip is a private adventure, and will be tailored to meet your needs.
Their tours get rave reviews and if you’re not happy with the experience, simply ask for your money back. They offer a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee, so you can be sure your adventure will suit you.
Wilderness Adventures holds a National Parks Eco Pass to fish on some of the Byron Coasts best beaches.
Find out more by calling Tim on 0403860820, email: info@wildernessadventures.net.au or by visiting their website at wildernessadventures.tours
Hinterland Freshwater Fishing Adventures
There are very few fishing tour operators offering freshwater fishing tours in the Byron Bay Hinterland. However that’s no reflection on the quality of fishing. The creeks and rivers of the hinterland offer amazing freshwater fishing opportunities.
These adventures typically involve catch and release fishing methods, targeting Australian Bass. Other species are present, including Eastern Cod in some streams, but these fish are totally protected and must be returned to the water.
Wilderness Adventures guides love fishing for bass in the hinterland, as well as cod further inland around Tenterfield. Their guides have decades of fishing and guiding experience. They know many creeks and rivers packed with fish just inland from Byron Bay that are rarely fished.
The summer bass fishing sessions can be legendary with 8, or more fish in a session being quite common. The best times to fish are early and late in the day and the guides are happy to fish both the morning and evening bite.
They offer both lure and fly fishing tours. Casting lessons are also available. See wildernessadventures.tours for more info.
Charter Boat Operators / Deep Sea Fishing
Byron Bay Charters offer amazing ocean fishing charters from Brunswick Heads Jetty. They target a wide range of species and also offer whale watching charters.
Find out more online at byronbaycharters.com.au
Fozies Fishing Adventures in Ballina offer Deep Sea and River Charters. They know the area well. They’re well renowned for offering great marlin and mackerel fishing when these fish are in season.
Kayak Fishing
If you’d like to fish in one of the local creeks or rivers for flathead or bream from a kayak then take a look at Live4Adventure. They mostly guide in the Richmond River at Ballina. You need good kayaking skills, if you want to take on a kayak fishing tour.