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WARNING: Jetstar have introduced a limit of 1.9m for fishing rod holders etc. Virgin's limit is 3m. Skytrans (Cairns - Normanton) can fit a limit of 2.2m.
Boats and Fishing Sweers Island is approx 7 kms long and is virtually surrounded by rock reef. Some of these reefs become partially exposed at low tide. This, combined with the many rocky headlands on Sweers make it a lure and fly fishing paradise. Whether fishing for the first time or seasoned fisherperson the surrounding waters cater for all. The most common Fish Species caught is sweetlip which is delicious table fish. Most species of reef fish including coral trout and parrot fish are caught here. In winter the pelagic fishing is superb with species such as Spanish mackerel, grey mackerel, giant trevally, giant leatherskin, queenfish, northern blue fin tuna, and cobia being caught.
On arrival you will be given a comprehensive briefing on the boats, safety and the best fishing spots. If you have a few minutes to spare, we urge you to have a read of the Safety Notes now or print them out to read later, so you can be familiar with your vessel and equipment when you get here. Click here for Safety Sheet 1 (Safety Checklist). Click here for Safety Sheet 2 (Emergency Procedures). The boats provided are 4.6metre catamarans built by Borger Alloy NQ Cats in Ingham, powered by four-stroke 40 hp Yamaha outboards and conform to the M.S.Q. survey standards. They are equipped with sounders, rod holders, gaff, bait-board and live bait tanks. Eskies and water bottles are also provided. Hand lines and basic tackle (hooks & sinkers) are included in the tariff. There is a selection of lures available for purchase. There is a filleting station on the beach, with stainless steel benches and sinks with fresh water where you can clean and fillet your catch. Knives and sharpening stones are provided and there are also plastic bags and ID tags supplied so you can mark your catch then snap-freeze it in our special aluminium trays into blocks ready to pack in your esky for the trip home.
Your catch can be cooked in the resort kitchen or frozen to transport home.
Sweers Tides are calculated from the port of Karumba. High tide at Sweers is generally 1 hour later, low tide half an hour later. For Local Tide Information http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/MAPS/karumba.shtml#form Note: the times given are for 'offshore' and differ from times around the islands. For High Tide at Sweers, add an hour to the Karumba time, for Low Tide, add half an hour. Local Weather Observations http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ60700.shtml Local Radar Picture (Mornington Island) http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR363.shtml Four Day Weather Forecast www.bom.gov.au/products/IDG00074.shtml Fishing Tackle www.motackle.com.au CLICK HERE FOR TODAY'S WEATHER!
WARNING Gulf waters are dangerous as conditions can change rapidly. Glass calm at 5pm can turn to 25 knot gale conditions by 10pm. If you are planning to travel to Sweers Island in a private boat please ensure that the skipper is experienced in open waters, and that all regulation radios, safety gear and navigation equipment are carried. Please check BOM website for weather conditions and please phone us before departure to establish a SARtime. FATALITIES HAVE OCCURED IN THIS AREA.
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sweers Island Resort. Mail: PMB 1 Karumba QLD 4891 Phone: 07 4748 5544 Fax: 07 4748 5644 Email: info@sweers.com.au Website by Lyn
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