Fishing Port of Mackay - Mackay, QLD
Posted by: 
Tuena
S 21° 06.390 E 149° 13.990
55K E 731969 N 7664437
A small fishing fleet based in Mackay Harbour.
Waymark Code: WMT85N
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 10/13/2016
Views: 4
There is no public access to the fleet so I took the photograph from the navigation marker on Bagley Point at the southern entrance to the harbour. You cab drive or walk on the breakwall to the point passing Mackay Marina.
The fleet trawls for fin fish & prawns using nets & long lines. The catch is sold locally & you can purchase a meal or a fish or prawn burger at one of the many cafes beside the marina. The harbour was built between 1936 & 1939 with many extensions since then.
Fishing Types: Fin fish, prawns
Fishing method: Nets, long lines
fishing season: Year round
Harbor tour: no
Mémorial:
No
Sale of fish: no
Fish market: no
History: Working fishing port
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Visit Instructions:
Proof of your visit is required.
Post TWO photos: One of a sign with the name of the port, and one of the fishing boats/activity.
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