Rock fishing

Rock Fishing

Rock fishing offers the shore based angler the chance to catch many species of fish that would normally only be accessible to boat fishermen. This is especially so on headlands where migratory fish species travel up and down the coast.

• When rock fishing take extreme care and observe the location that you wish to fish for half an hour from a safe vantage point.
• Never fish the rocks alone.
• Never turn your back to the sea.
• Always be aware that on a run up tide the swells will increase in size.
• Always wear suitable footwear.

When finding a suitable spot to fish look for areas where there is a section of wash or whitewater, this is a great area to find fish as they will gather in these areas waiting for food that has been washed off the rocks. It also provides cover to small baitfish in turn attracting larger pelagic predators.

Species	Rigs	Baits
Bream, Blackfish, Drummer	Bobby cork rig Bottom rig	Prawns Cungevoi Bread Abalone

Species	Rigs	Baits
Tailor, Salmon, Kingfish, Tuna, Mackeral	Ganged hook rig  Bobby cork-gang rig Bobby cork-live bait Metal and minnow lures	Pilchards Whitebait Live fish