Sutho

Thanks everyone, really appreciate it. I'll post after the trip to let everyone know what I managed to get onto. @Green Hornet - are there any good spots to drop some crab pots?

G'day all. Heading to Sussex Inlet/St. Georges Basin in a few weeks. I've never fished there before, any advice would be much appreciated. Also, any cracking crab or squid spots down there? Cheers, Sutho.

G'day Alex, You're spot on with Wasp Island. And there is a ramp on the South end of the beach, just North of Murramarrang resort. Wasp island is right there once you're in the water. Let me know how you go. Cheers, Sutho

G'day mate. I'm starting to find some good spots for various target species down there. Have you got a boat or are you land based? Cheers, Sutho

G'day Tulz. I have found it pretty terrible for a few weeks. It was starting to clear out after the rains in January, but now there has been more heavy rain in the catchment. Durras Lake was much cleaner though - especially closer to the mouth. I'd be giving that a crack instead.

Well I've never gone for them before but I reckon I should give it a crack if they are fairly abundant down there. I guess all you need is a mask and a glove? I'd be really interested to hear from you after the next time you go for a spear at that particular headland. Just to pick your brains about whats down there. And hopefully the rest of the raiders will chime in with some advice for the land based squid!!!!

A local told me that Maloney's is the best place for squid around there, but from a boat. So I reckon you'll have a good session if you take your jigs with you next time. When you were spear fishing off Sunshine Cove did you see any lobster?

G'day Reese. The spot I go is the Southern Headland at Sunshine Cove (next beach down from Casey's). If you keep walking around the Southern headland there will be a much smaller bay/cove there. I usually cast into this area from the rocks either side of it (from the North or South). I've had my best luck at high tide, and when there isn't too much swell. It is very "reefy/weedy", so I get too many snags at low tide. Sunshine Cove has a dirt car park off the main road just across from Sunshine Bay Road intersection. Be mindful that a really high tide will see you get wet walking in and out. At the rocks themselves the swell isn't too bad/aggressive, but I still don't want to take the young fella just in case, hence I'm asking for any other spots from the forum. But I'm sure you'll find it very safe. Let me know how you go if you give this spot a try. Cheers mate. Sutho

G'day mii11X, Thanks for the reply - much appreciated. I have heard that too, and there is one spot I go to and always go home with a feed of calamari. But because it is from the rocks I don't want to take my young fella out there. I have often seen heaps of ink stains on the main wharf next to the bridge, but I've never seen anyone targeting squid there. I can only guess the stains are from squid baits. (If anyone can shed any light on this that would be awesome.) Don't know how often you fish down that way, but happy to let you know where I always go for them if you are interested. Thanks mate. Sutho

Morning all, I posted a question to the forum some time ago with regards to land based/kid safe options around Batemans Bay. Many thanks to Jack who put me and my son onto some whiting!! I thought I would post another, more specific question. My son really wants to catch a squid, but my usual spots are probably not too safe for him, and I don't have a boat. I have the gear/rigs/technique squared away, I just don't know where to find them!!! Any advice on where to target squid land based around Batemans Bay would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!! Cheers, Sutho.

G'day Jack. Thanks for the reply. I've never been to Durras, but have heard it's pretty good fishing. To wade into the shallows with the little fella would you go to North or South Durras? And are there any good spots for nippers there or get them first at the bay? Cheers mate. Sutho

Morning all. Just joined up yesterday after following the forums for some time. Was looking for some advice from all you experts. I have been fishing Batemans Bay for a few years now. My oldest son is 5 and loves his fishing, but I need to keep him interested which means he needs to catch something every time we go. As I don't have a boat I am after some insights into where are some good spots to take a 5 year old land based around Batemans Bay. Will be chasing flathead, bream, whiting and squid. I have some spots that I have always had plenty of luck at but aren't suitable for such a small kid. Any help would be greatly appreciated because if I can keep him interested at this age then I'll have a fishing partner for life!!! Cheers, Sutho