Town of 1770 & Agnes Water

Town of 1770/Agnes Water are situated approximately 125 kilometers to the south of Gladstone and is easily reachable via bitumen roads.

These picturesque communities are located along an unspoiled stretch of beach and coastal headlands. This area is a haven for fishing enthusiasts and it boasts excellent amenities, including a shopping center and a variety of accommodation options.

Beach Fishing:
There is an abundance of stunning beach fishing locations in and around Agnes Water and the Town of 1770. Many of these spots offer seclusion and may necessitate access by a 4WD vehicle. Anglers can expect to encounter a diverse range of species, including Swallowtail Dart, Jew, Snub Nose Dart, Tailor, Yellowfin Bream, Mackerel, Tarwhine, Shark, Summer and Winter Whiting, Dusky Flathead, Sand and Bartail Flathead.

Rock Fishing:
The region offers some of the finest and most consistent rock fishing opportunities available. Places like the renowned “catwalk” at Agnes Point and Wreck Rock are popular destinations for land-based fishermen. In addition to the usual catches like Bream, Dart, and Sweetlip, there’s a wide array of pelagic game species accessible from these rock platforms. Those who prefer boat fishing can easily access these areas from Round Hill Creek, especially in calm weather conditions.

Offshore:
The Discovery Coast serves as a gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, offering options such as Fitzroy Lagoon, Boult and Lamon Reefs, as well as iconic islands like Lady Musgrave Island. The Inner and Outer Wides, located between the mainland and the reefs, are also favored spots. These areas are teeming with Coral Trout, Sweetlip, large Red Emperor, and Spanish Mackerel. The Town of 1770 provides excellent boating facilities, with the closest reef approximately 30 miles offshore. Additionally, there is a service station in Agnes Water and on-water refueling available at the Seventy Marina.

Creek & Estuary:
For those inclined towards estuary fishing, there are numerous options in the area, including Round Hill, Eurimula Creek, Middle Creek, Jenny Lind Creek, and Pancake Creek, among others. The diversity of fish species available is extensive, including Barramundi, Queenfish, Mangrove Jack, Trevally, Estuary Cod, Grunter, Silver and Pike Bream, Burnett Salmon, Flathead, and Whiting. Whether it’s fishing in mangrove-lined creeks, drifting along channel edges, casting a fly on the sandflats for Gold Trevally, or pursuing a delicious catch of prawns and mud crabs, the opportunities are plentiful.