Gladstone

The city is situated between the Calliope River to the north and the Boyne River to the south. Between the two river mouths, lies the deepwater Harbour for which the city owes its existence. The waters in and around Gladstone Harbour are a transitional zone where the warm waters of the tropical north meet the cool of the south and explain the large variety of fish species.  The Harbour is protected by a low island to the east called Facing Island and to the north, by Curtis Island. The Gladstone Harbour is also one of the main access points to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

The region is home to a multitude of easily accessible estuary fishing spots, all of which offer a wide variety of fishing, crabbing and prawning experiences including The Narrows and Calliope River Mouth.