Land-based Game Fishing - Locations

Locations

So far the best land based game fishing has been restricted to very few areas around the world. The best known spots are in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and the Andaman Islands, of which Barren Island and Narcondum volcano have produced Marlin from the rocks.

Along the east coast of Australia, land based game fishing can be divided into two fairly distinct geographic regions. On the north coast of New South Wales, from approximately Sydney north, light tackle is generally used, with smaller target species such as longtail tuna, Spanish mackerel and cobia. South of Sydney, heavier tackle is used as the target species are generally much larger, with the main targets being black marlin, yellowfin tuna, kingfish and sharks.

The rock platforms of Jervis Bay in New South Wales are the best known. Black marlin of up to 200 lbs have been caught here by anglers floating out baits on balloons.