CAPRA COAST
Tropic of Capricorn meets the Pacific Ocean near Rockhampton. This parallel of latitude defines the tropical zone to the north. Not surprisingly locals have taken advantage of this fact when naming regions, electorates and attractions in this area.
The “Capricorn Region” is centred on Rockhampton and extends south to Miriam Vale and west to the mining town of Moura. The Federal Division Capricornia partly overlays this area but extends from Rockhampton to Mackay and west for several hundred kilometres. Boundaries vary but this vast section of Central Queensland has some great fishing opportunities.
Rockhampton is 620km north of Brisbane while Mackay is a further 400km. Airlines fly to Emerald, Rockhampton, and Mackay. Both Rocky and Mackay feature a wide range of accommodation, businesses, and retailers.
This article provides an overview of “Capra Country” which is my term for that area that straddles the Tropic line in Central Queensland. It focuses on the coastal strip but those who travel inland or out to the reef will find plenty of country to explore too.
OVERVIEW
This section of Central Queensland’s coastline offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities including impoundments, rivers and estuaries, as well as inshore and offshore options. For travelling fishos with a trailer boat this part of Queensland is well worth a visit.
I have further divided this huge region into a series of sub-areas each worth considerable effort. It is easy to skim the surface and
