Paul Dondas, from Rockingham, had a great time in Exmouth catching everything from cobia to chinaman fish, rankin cod and coronation trout. Paul will be back again for another visit in November and May next year. It's great to see people who enjoy their fishing return again and again to Exmouth.

Rachel White from Perth was fishing with her husband Darren for a two-week holiday. They preferred to use fresh local mullet to target the spangled emperor from the shore, and had success on dusk most evenings. During the days they enjoyed getting around the west side, when the weather permitted, to fish and snorkel. They used soft plastic lures and small minnows as they walked the beaches catching a variety of trevally, dart, and small cod.

Many new spearfishermen have been visiting the Exmouth area lately. Please make sure that if you are targeting fish on the spear, that you know the rules for this region. It can be confusing to a newcomer. Remember that if you are in the Marine Park you are not allowed to shoot resident reef species such as trout, cod and bluebone. Obviously, you are not allowed to shoot in a sanctuary zone. You are not allowed use a speargun or hand spear in the area between Tantabiddi and Winderabandi. Please stop in and ask at Bluewater Tackle World, Department of Fisheries or the DEC office if you are unsure. Meanwhile local residents have been enjoying getting out and into a few mackerel over the last couple of weeks.