Our progress to date

This free fishing and diving spot map is a work in progress, with more info added regularly.

The early priority has been to add launch sites, artificial reefs and wrecks, and then rockbars, natural reefs, fishing camps and landbased spots.

A new addition is trolling runs and areas of interest using lines and heatmaps.

Public input is welcomed. WFS users can add markers to maps and comment on articles or add fishing reports.

Registered users can add markers by zooming into a feature, and tap or right-click and fill out the simple form.

While most readers won’t be posting secret spots, other useful info can be added, such as rockbars or breaking reef hazards or other local quirks.

Contributor map markers are checked by Admin before being approved.

No guarantee is supplied that data is accurate or fit for any particular purpose.

Some links to ship and plane wrecks may only be of academic interest.

Also, fishing regulations change constantly and may render listed spots unfishable.

Map positions shown in decimal degrees are approximate only. Where more accurate GPS marks are available, the co-ordinates will be listed in bold text in the marker listing in dd.mm.mmm format (WGS84) or listed in a separate article about the spot. If you add GPS data please be sure it is either in WGS84 or GDA94, or note the correct datum.

WFS can not guarantee the accuracy of any position data or likely fishing quality.

The data supplied is not suitable for navigation and unmarked hazards may exist, including and not limited to: breaking waves over reefs, hazardous rockbars or reefs, mudbanks and sandbanks, dangerous sea or weather conditions, dangerous animals, no phone coverage, no local rescue service etc.

When viewing maps, give markers time to load, and use the marker filters as needed.

On a phone or tablet it is best to expand the map to full screen.

Dragging the ‘Pegman’ symbol to a location enables street view.

Contact admin at [email protected]

The maps and GPS data are provided to illustrate fishing and diving spots. Basic chart information is provided only to illustrate fishing areas.

This website is not be used for land or sea navigation. Complete nautical charts and maps must be used when navigating.

Ongoing negotiations from recent Aboriginal land and sea rights court cases, as well as changing legislation, changing land holdings and creation and management of marine parks, means land/sea access and fishing regulations in some areas are changing constantly and may differ from what is published here.

Visit government and Aboriginal land council web sites for the latest information before fishing.

No responsibility will be taken for misadventure arising from use of information in this guide. No warranty is provided in relation to the information (including accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability) and no liability is accepted (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including consequential damage) relating to any use of this guide.

GPS co-ordinates provided may be subject to typographical or other error. GPS co-ordinates may mark hazardous reefs and as such should only be approached during good conditions.

Waves may break unexpectedly over submerged reefs.

Unmarked hazards, INCLUDING ROCKS, SHIFTING SANDBANKS, SUBMERGED TREES AND MORE, may exist in ALL WATERWAYS.

Crocodiles inhabit northern waters, including beaches, offshore islands, harbours, inland waterholes, creeks and rivers … sometimes they are even on roads … do not take risks.

Marine park zones will be illustrated where possible on this website with approximate boundaries, but refer to the relevant state or federal authorities’ maps for detailed boundaries and their conditions before fishing.

GPS data for wrecks and other features in no-fishing sanctuaries are provided for divers. Be sure to know marine park zone boundaries and rules before fishing.

Some wharves are subject to security zones. These zones may change at short notice. Check with local port authorities before fishing near wharves.