Fishing Merimbula - Pambula
Population of these two neighbouring towns totals 5325.
About the Fish
Fishing on sand and gravel around the Bournda, Tura Beach, Merimbula Bay and the Pinnacles areas produces some of the best Flathead and Gummy Sharks on the NSW Coast.
The Local Reefs
Snapper, Morwong, Deep Sea Bream, Trevally, Nannygai, Leatherjacket, not to mention the many varieties of Wrasses and Gropers, are a bottom bouncer's picnic, so if you're looking for a special variety of table fish, be assured the Sapphire Coast has them. Available all year round.
Trolling Season
The trolling season runs mid October to the end of June. The fish targeted are Yellow Fin Tuna, Albacore, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo and Marlin. Trolling with lures is one method used to hook these fish. Slow trolling with Slimy Mackerel, Cowan Young and Striped Tuna is another. The best live bait, slow trolling season for Marlin is February and March.
Live Bait Cubing Season
Drifting over the Tathra and Merimbula canyons with live bait and running a cube trail produce some of the best catches of Yellow Fin Tuna and Albacore on the eastern coast of Australia. Big Sharks, mainly Makos are another fish caught in burley trails during Tuna season.
Wide Reef
Some good reef peaks are located just 15 to 16 miles east of Merimbula and Eden. The rewards are excellent with Tasmanian Trumpeter up to 35lbs, although most fish are between 10 and 20lbs. Also caught are Morwong, rubber-lip and Deep Sea Ling, Ocean Perch and Snapper. On the edges of the reef large Tiger Flathead.
The following business operators are listed in no particular order:
Headland Fishing Charters
Main Jetty Opposite Lakeview Hotel Merimbula NSW 2548
Phone: 02 6495 1134
Email: headlandfishingmerimbula@dodo.com.au
Web: www.headlandcharters.com.au
Going fishing with Headland Charters is a real adventure for young & old, you will be fishing on the best boat in town, if you have never fished before or you are a pro, we will take good care of you.
Rathlin II Fishing Charters
Main Jetty Opposite Lakeview Hotel Merimbula NSW 2548
Phone: 02 6495 9080 | Mobile: 0428 489 229
Game and reef fishing aboard Rathlin II. Merimbula's most prestigious, professional and successful charter boat. We specialise in Marlin, Tuna, Sharks, Broadbill Swordfish and a wide variety of reef species. Contact Capt Bruce Libbis for Game and Reef Fishing options!
Reel Affair Charters
Main Jetty Opposite Lakeview Hotel Merimbula NSW 2548
Phone: 1800 233 247 | Mobile: 0419 006 308
Email: bookings@reelaffair.com.au
Reel Affair and Merimbula Game Fishing Charters is a reef, deep sea and game charter fishing boat for both the experienced and first time fishermen. Quality overhead Penn Reels, rods, bait and tackle. Fish cleaned and packed. Whale watching tours available from September - November. Corporate and private charters available. Personalised customer service.
Merimbula Marina
Main Jetty opposite Lakeview Hotel Merimbula NSW 2548
Phone: 02 6495 1686
Email: info@merimbulamarina.com
The Merimbula Marina offers a large range of options for your holiday requirements including Fishing Charters, Whale Watching Cruises, Bay/Dolphin Cruises, Lunch & Dinner Cruises, Boat Hire through to special occasions and functions catered for on the beautiful Sapphire Coast.
Aussie Fish Estuary Adventures
31 Bournda Circuit Tura Beach NSW 2548
Phone: 02 6495 9902 | Mobile: 0400 062 504
Aussie Fish Estuary Adventures (AFEA) are the ultimate guide to fishing charters and guided estuary charters on the South Coast of NSW Australia. Fishing locations range from Batemans Bay, Tuross, Narooma, Bega River, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden and Wonboyn Lake plus more.
Stuart Hindson, the owner/operator has over 15 years experience fishing these coastal waters and will ensure that you, the angler, will have an experience that you will never forget. With some of the most picturesque waterways located anywhere in Australia, AFEA will ensure that your fishing time spent on the water is a productive and relaxing adventure.
