Extract
from the GC Bulletin
FISHING THE PASSAGES
With Moreton Bay to the north and the Gold Coast Broadwater
to the south, deep water passages and channels wind their
way past several islands eventually linking the two waterways
to form the Moreton Bay Marine Park.
Canaipa Passage is a pristine channel that runs along
the western side of North Stradbroke Island to the lower
reaches of the Jumpinpin Bar.
With myriad sand flats and deep holes throughout the expanse
of water, many different species of fish and crustaceans
are to be found in the area.
With strong tidal flows from both the bay and the bar,
plenty of food gets washed around, thus creating the start
of the food chain.
Baitfish
are prolific in Canaipa Passage and with them come the
larger predatory fish such as Flathead, Trevally, Mangrove
Jack, Moses Perch, Bream, and other delicacies of the
ocean.
Mud Crabs can be potted along the many mangrove-lined
banks that run along the western side of the channel,
and sand crabs can be caught in dillies set throughout
the shallow channel leading up to the sand flats.
With
islands lining the passage, plenty of protection is available
to yachties, anglers and campers coming here to enjoy
what this pristine waterway has to offer.
On the weekends, areas such as Slipping Sands come alive
with day-trippers taking the family across to the island
for a picnic lunch or to stay overnight. Armed with a
piece of cardboard, the steep sand hill of Slipping Sands
creates a lot of fun for those who dare to slide from
top to bottom.
Situated
on the western side of the Russell, Karragarra, Lamb,
Macleay and Coochiemudlo islands is another channel that
allows larger boats to safely navigate the waters leading
into the western side of Moreton Bay.
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