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