WALLAROO AND ENVIRONS

VENUES FOR 2015 NATIONAL CARNIVAL AND ANGLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Map of AAA 2015 National Angling Championships Area Venue.

Note it is 2 hours drive from Adelaide.

The following are a selection of pictures of the various locations to be used in the fishing and casting competitions. Where appropriate some panoramas have been included.

North Boundary – Looking out into the Gulf along the Jetty Structure

From south side looking north to boat ramp groyne –

Launching Ramps at port Broughton– Note floating pontoon and deep channel to entrance

North side of Marina – Sand flats extend well out into shallow waters and various channels

The north side of Port Broughton Marina If conditions are right, with moisture in the base of the weed banks, a type of

sand worm can be found under rotting seaweed all year round. It is an excellent bait particularly for whiting.

Marina at Fisherman’s Bay – two ramps

Tickera – North Boundary of R & B fishing. - Note: A fisherman working the sand holes off the rocks

Note: Sand Patches and weed banks herring (tommy rough) snook. whiting and garfish

This coastline structure extends well south of Tickera

More of the coastline structure extending well south of Tickera

Driving back towards Wallaroo from Tickera – some fishing areas have access down to rocks

Point Riley – Looking north from Estuary Boundary – (excluded from Estuary) but Rock and Beach continue around this point

Point Riley – North Side Estuary Boundary

Markers # 7 & # 8 form the west side of the Estuary Competition

Point Riley (North boundary) - looking south to Wallaroo - Wallaroo Bay is on the left and shows Wallaroo Beach. Concrete Magazines ( south boundary marker) are to the right of the silos.

The south estuary boundary - The Concrete Magazines at the headland on the south side of Wallaroo Bay

Looking down the Jetty/Wharf at Wallaroo - in bounds in Rock and Beach and Estuary competitions

From the south side, - The main Jetty Structure at Wallaroo – in both Rock & Beach and Estuary. Beach in the background extends around to Point Riley

Going south of Wallaroo: Moonta Bay – Walk out along Jetty to get to deep water: No fishing North Side (right) of Jetty due to very soft sand and vehicle hazard.

Moonta Bay – Fishing South Side of Jetty – extensive sand flats

Port Hughes Jetty. Very deep water at end good for snapper and mulloway

Port Hughes – at low tide – channel into Marina is fairly shallow

Port Hughes – Excellent launch ramps at Marina adjacent to jetty with good parking

There is some beach access to fishing spots

Note anglers fishing with light gear and working channel and weed banks

Sand patches, channel and offshore weed banks

Channel and gutter along beach

Sandy beach and low cliffs towards southern boundary looking south

Looking north over same beach and low cliffs

Anglers casting into sand patches

Beach and cliffs north of Balgowan township - note channels, weed banks and sand patches

Balgowan Beach: North of ramp - Note vehicle on beach, sand patches and gutters.

North side of groyne at Balgowan is the southern boundary of Rock and Beach

Cliffs and beaches to the north of Balgowan typical of the area

Looking over the top of the cliffs (10 m down to beach) at Balgowan. Mulloway are taken here at night.

The Pines / Bamboos north of Balgowan

A good spot for fishing with two rods one light for smaller species one heavier outfit for bigger fare.

Pines / Bamboo Beach looking south towards Balgowan

Pines / Bamboo Beach looking north. Note rock bar

Casting Ground Panorama: Casting is from left to right with two lanes. Good Parking is behind this view. Note: Food and drinks available from shed

NO FIRES OF ANY DESCRIPTION ALLOWED INCLUDING SMOKING

Casting Ground Parking Panorams: At Paskerville 20 minutes from Wallaroo Entry road is on left, and casting ground shed is to right

Panorama of Estuary Competition Area: from Point Riley looking south to Wallaroo town site