Sandbanks at the change of tide

Sandbanks at change tide, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Kayak Fishing Around BURRUM HEADS

Due to it's  proximity to the river and bay, there are numerous options on the table at Burrum Heads. Flathead is probably the most likely of catches around the river mouth, with large specimens caught regularly - often right out front of the tourist park itself. It's worthwhile inspecting the beach flats at low tide, which reveals some large crevices left behind by Flatties that were resting up during the high tide.

Many other species can be caught in the river mouth, including Queenfish, Trevally and even Spotty Mackeral are known to venture past. Bream are also present, easily visible on a clear day. These are also commonly caught on the opposite side of the river, where reports of Mangrove Jack captures are also made.

As far as kayak fishing destinations go, it's pretty hard to look past the Burrum river. And as far as ideal places to base yourself for a kayak fishing-fest holiday, the Burrum Heads Beachfront tourist park is pretty much impossible to overlook. Positioned right at the river mouth, or Burrum Heads, as it's known, access to the northern stretch of Hervey Bay is a mere few minutes paddle away. Access to the river itself is as simple as it gets: just select one of the boat ramps to launch from (there are three of them within relative arms reach - one that looks suspisciously made for kayaks and canoes) and away you go. It's not often that weather will prove a showstopper for kayak fishing at Burrum Heads. Strong easterly winds combined with an outgoing tide will generally make for uncomfortably choppy conditions, however.

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