Cape Hillsborough – A Low Tide Fishing Adventure

Casuarina Beach is one of the most rugged, yet picturesque sceneries you can come across. Kangaroos and wallabies visit the beach on sunrise to feast on the water’s edge and you’re able to get up and close to these iconic Australian animals while you’re fishing along the beach. Start your fishing journey by casting along the beach towards the northern headland and where you can fish for mangrove jack, salmon or barramundi. You could also bait fish for whiting and flathead. If you prefer, you can continue around the headland at low tide and continue your fishing journey.

Make your way back along the beach to the southern headland of Cape Hillsborough. This spot grants access to Wedge Island, attached to the headland by a natural pathway at low tide. Walk across the eastern side of the island to cast your lure for reef fish off the edge. From the northern point, you can see the Wedge Island Reef and if you’re accessing this area by boat, you can fish the reef as well. Cast around Wedge Island, keeping an eye on the tide for your return trip to the mainland.

There are a variety of nature walks in Cape Hillsborough that you can take. One particular route is through Hidden Valley Road which will take you the southern side of Cape Hillsborough where you will see another muddy bay. This spot is great for casting. You can venture further out towards the point and cast for bigger fish species as well. At low tide this spot is easy to access and you can walk further along the edge to increase your fishing success.

To complete your Low Tide Fishing Adventure, trek back along Hidden Valley Road to Casuarina Beach. If you’d like to continue your fishing adventure, drive to the Smalleys Beach Camping area to cast along the beach. The Seaforth coastal area offers various fishing locations and you’re invited to try all of them to find the perfect spot for you, your preferred fishing method and the type of fish you’re chasing.