Lizard Island
The waters surrounding Lizard Island boast some of the most exciting fishing in the world., particularly during the popular Marlin fishing season.
From August to December each year, some of the largest Black Marlin in the world many of them weighing a massive 1000 pounds, are caught in these waters of the Great Barrier Reef. More ‘GRANDER’S are caught in these waters than anywhere else on earth!
The Lizard Island Heavy Tackle Black Marlin Tournament is one of the most prestigious Game Fishing events, attracting enthusiasts from around the world, all hoping to Tag one of these magnificent giants. The deep waters of the Ribbon Reefs between Cairns & Lizard island provide an ideal and reliable feeding ground for the these magnificent giants.
Without question the 150 mile stretch of the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns & Lizard Island provides the finest fishing in the world for very large marlin!
Light tackle sport fishing in this region is also world class, offering anglers the opportunity to catch Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Giant Trevally, Mahi Mahi and various tuna species.
The world renowned Great Barrier Reef, the only living mass that can be seen from outer space, has more than 2900 individual reefs and around 940 islands and cays and it is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It is also the habitat of species such as the Dugong (‘sea cow’) and the large green turtle.
This is nature at is best and provides an abundance of opportunities to snorkel or simply sit back with a quiet ale on the deck reflecting the days catch and observing one of natures most glorious playgrounds.
For further details on the Lizard Island Heavy Tackle Black Marlin Tournament please visit www.blackmarlinclassic.com