Townsville Fishing

Townsville, a city on the Queensland coast, features access to the Great Barrier Reef and beautiful beaches. Several aboriginal peoples used to inhabit the land that is now Townsville, including Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Nawagi and Warakamai. Captain Phillip Parker King and botanist Alan Cunningham rediscovered the land in 1819. James Morrill was on a shipwreck near the area in 1846 and lived with Bindals for 17 years before returning to English society. Townsville was founded in 1864 as a port to serve the grazing and mining industries in North Queensland.

Fishing has been an important part of the history and culture of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The city is located near the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's richest marine environments, and has long been a popular destination for recreational and commercial fishing. In the 19th century, local fisherman caught and processed seafood for the growing population, and the industry continued to grow in the 20th century with the development of modern fishing techniques and the expansion of the city's port facilities. Today, fishing remains an important part of the local economy, with a thriving commercial and sport fishing industry that supports both local families and visitors to the area.

While inshore Townsville fishing, you could catch Barramundi, Bream, Dusky Flathead, Fourfinger Threadfin (Bluenose Salmon), Mangrove Red Snapper, and Whiting. There are several species of Trevally as well, with Giant Trevally and Golden Trevally being the most common. Nearshore and offshore fishing Townsville can produce many different species of Emperor, Grouper and Snapper on bottom. Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, and Yellowfin Tuna are common catches.

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Top Townsville Bait & Tackle Stores

1. Tackle World Townsville
   Tackle World Townsville is a local family owned and operated tackle shop. We have been open in the Townsville region for over 20 years specialising in all things fishing and spearfishing. We are fishing mad and fishing tackle is our passion. Ph: 07 4
   

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Top Townsville Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Affordable Charters
   Affordable Charters is Townsville’s premier vessel charter company.
   

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2. Aussie Barra Charters
   Andrew Mead's Aussie Barra Charters (Est.1992) is known as one of the best fishing guides in North Queensland. From Barramundi, estuarine, pelagic & reef species our Fishing Charter Packages cover Townsville, Hinchinbrook, Magnetic Island, th
   

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3. Fish City Charters
   Experienced Townsville fishing charter operation catering for all levels of angler experience. From barramundi to Spanish mackerel and marlin, we do it all. Full and Half day charters available.
   

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4. Northern Conquest Charters
   Townsville's best-known​ fishing charter - Nth QLD - Great Barrier Reef
   

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5. Utopia Charters
   Fish on board Utopia, a 50 foot Riviera sports fisher, in the pristine Great Barrier Reef waters off Townsville and Magnetic Island Australia
   

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Top Townsville Marinas

1. Breakwater Marina
   We welcome Long Term or Short Stays, for any size boats from under 8m up to 45m. Our 24-Hour Fuel Wharf sells Unleaded, Diesel, and has Ice and Gas Refills. See Scott, Kerry, Mary-Anne & Bree in the office with Bryce on the fuel wharf for assista
   

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2. Townsville Yacht Club Marina
   The Townsville Yacht Club has been serving the boating community in North Queensland for 67 years. Our new marina has reinvented the meaning of top of the line amenities and infrastructure. The marina has165 berths (including regatta berths) and is a
   

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