Wind, wind and more wind was the story in Exmouth this past week. For those with larger boats or for the smarter skipper reading the ever changing winds, fish were on the bite. Deeper waters offshore have still been producing good numbers of billfish and sailfish in the gulf have been a popular choice for many sports fishing anglers.
With weather conditions so unpredictable land based fishing has been the preferred option. Good numbers of spangled emperor have been reported and some impressive capturers have occurred along the west side.
Be sure to respect the sanctuary zones and remember the legal size for spangled emperor is 41cm. Dawn and dusk is good for these species and with the warmer weather, it’s a nice start or end to the day. There have been plenty of tuna in the gulf, along with the odd cobia cruising the back of Bundegi reef.
If you have a small tinny and can get out from Bundegi between the southerlies of a morning and afternoon, it is a short run to the ramp from the fishing grounds. In that area you can anchor up and berley for emperor and get the odd inquisitive trout or cobia cuising past. Queenfish seem to be ever present and will take to a small live hardy head or small fast popper or minnow.
Did you know that the Tantabiddi boat ramp is closed from November 14th till January? It is closed for the construction of the new double ramp.
The EGFC camp-out for January will be held at Bundegi this year instead. Last year this weekend camp-out and fishing comp was a huge hit with the locals and several visitors. Further details at www.egfc.com.au
The Lobster season has begun! Make sure you know the rules and limits that are specific to Exmouth. We are very lucky in Exmouth to be able to get five different species of rock lobster, which include the western red, green, coral, ornate and pack horse. There is a brochure you can pick up from fisheries or in store on limits and it’s advisable to have a good pair of dive gloves, especially for the big ones!
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