The squid have been prevalent around the marina this last week with reports still coming in from anglers in small dinghies heading out of an afternoon. Blue manner crabs have also shown up in the gulf with the cooler weather. Mullet bait has been working well for the crab pots and frames from fish works well too. The cooler weather should see the whiting anglers return to the town beach of an early morning on the high tide using prawn bait and small long-shank hooks.

Pictured this week is Brett Stevens from minigolf, who was beaming with smiles after catching this giant trevally in the Exmouth Gulf. The fish had some old battle wounds on it that were healing well and after a few quick photos the fish was released. These fish are very hardy and we’ve seen many caught with battle wounds like this one.

The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is hosting the Exmouth Classic in mid June, so if you’re keen to get out and target a few reef species, then grab an entry form from Betta Electrical or one of the local tackle or fuel shops. The opening of the eatery in the clubhouse is Friday the 4th of June! Nemo’s, as it will be known will be open for lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 and dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6-9. For bookings call 9949 4567. Profits go towards the clubhouse and non-profit organisation of EGFC.

GT Brett