From river to reef, barramundi to coral trout - with so much in between, you can’t go past The Mackay Region for your next fishing adventure.
Tune into the Hooked on Mackay channel to catch all the tips on where to fish, what to fish for and how to land them in The Mackay Region. It’s safe to say – you’ll be Hooked on Mackay.
Beautiful beaches, close proximity to the reef, stocked impoundments AND freshwater fishing – it’s no wonder The Mackay Region is Australia’s premier recreational fishing destination!
Enjoy 365 days of fishing thanks to our diverse environment. Head offshore for a Great Barrier Reef hook up, explore our estuaries, rivers and net free zone for some wild action, chase a world-record barramundi in our dams or get off the beaten track and discover the tranquility of the rainforest.
The Mackay Region is home to:
- Mackay Net Free Zone – from St Helens Beach to Cape Hillsborough
- Three freshwater impoundments
- Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef