They are the first hard copy publications to showcase the Mackay Whitsunday’s fishing hot spots and ‘local secrets’ considered among the best in Australia
The works, partly funded by the Federal Government s Building Better Regions Funding program, were recently awarded to a contractor and are expected to be completed by the end of June. They are part of the MRC s Mackay Regional Recreational Fishing Strategy 2017 aimed at improving facilities to meet anticipated demand . Given the local demand for boating facilities, the standard of these facilities is a regular focus of complaints from members of the public, MRC documents stated.
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A new competition will reward two lucky fishers a $500 Tackle World Mackay voucher to celebrate the official opening of barramundi season.
Mackay Tourism and Mackay Regional Council have teamed up to entice locals and visitors to head out on the water and share a photo of their catch for a chance to win.
You can fish in the ocean or at any of Mackay’s three stocked impoundments at Kinchant, Teemburra and Eungella dams.
Mackay Tourism CEO Tas Webber said he hoped the Best Barra Competition would build fishing tourism and increase exposure for the Hooked on Mackay campaign.