What fish can you catch at Point Vernon Artificial Reef?

Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Baitfish. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Point Vernon Artificial Reef from the shore?

No — Point Vernon Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Point Vernon Artificial Reef?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Queensland fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Queensland regulations page tracks them.

QLD · REEF · HERVEY BAY

Point Vernon Artificial Reef.

Point Vernon Artificial Reef is structure holding reef fish in Hervey Bay, with boat and kayak access. Anglers target Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Baitfish. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Hervey Bay

Fishing Point Vernon Artificial Reef

Point Vernon Artificial Reef is a newer inshore Hervey Bay reef close to Gatakers Bay. It gives small-boat and kayak anglers a structured habitat option without needing to run to the outer bay reefs.

What's there

Demersal FishPelagic FishBaitfish

Best conditions: Use the cluster coordinates to work short drifts in the 6 to 8 metre zone, especially when wind against tide is not making small-boat positioning difficult. Treat the no-anchoring mapping as a planning flag and keep presentations clear of the structure.

Where it is

-25.23407, 152.83068

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Check the rules first

QLD regs SSOT; check Great Sandy Marine Park zoning, designated no-anchoring areas and current Fisheries Queensland rules before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Queensland fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the QLD fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Point Vernon Artificial Reef?: Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Baitfish. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Point Vernon Artificial Reef from the shore?: No — Point Vernon Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Point Vernon Artificial Reef?: Use the cluster coordinates to work short drifts in the 6 to 8 metre zone, especially when wind against tide is not making small-boat positioning difficult. Treat the no-anchoring mapping as a planning flag and keep presentations clear of the structure.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Point Vernon Artificial Reef?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Queensland fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Queensland regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Point Vernon Artificial Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official Queensland Parks Great Sandy Marine Park map provides GDA94 cluster coordinates; this row uses source-listed coordinate 25 14.044 S, 152 49.841 E. Landing page states depth, location and reef-module context.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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