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Fishing, Boating & Sailing
Whether you want to hop in a tinny and head out for the day, take a cruise on a selection of great charter boats, or sign up for the annual Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week, Magnetic Island has a great selection of fishing and boating to choose from.
Magnetic Island has three boat ramps with easy access at:
• Horseshoe Bay
• Nelly Bay Harbour
• Picnic Bay
For a full list of great onshore fishing spots, tours and tour operators, simply download the Magnetic Island Fishing & Boating PDF: mi_fishingboating.pdf
Please be aware that fishing zones exist around Magnetic Island.
Fish'n N Fuel'n in Mandalay Ave, Nelly Bay. Alternatively, download the following resources:
• General Use Zone
• Habitat Protection Zone
• Conservation Park Zone
• Buffer Zone
• Scientific Research Zone
• Marine National Park Zone
• Preservation Zone
• Commonwealth Islands Zone.
Thurs 1 - Tues 6 Sept 2011
It's becoming more popular every year, with approximately 23 entries in it's first year (2009) 56 entries in 2010 increasing to 86 in the 2011 season. Perfectly placed between the Airlie Beach Race Week and Hamilton Island Race Week, Magnetic Island offers a fun, friendly and more relaxed pace for the race carnival. For more information visit SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week.
More information is also available from Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
Charters and tours
Simply download our Magnetic Island Fishing & Boating Guide or pick up a copy of the Magnetic Island Guide, or the Magnetic Informer Telephone Directory to find the list of available charters and tours, the head to Fish'n N Fuel'n in Nelly Bay to grab your gear and drop in a line.