Alexandra Canal

Alexandra Canal, in New South Wales, Australia, is a canal where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Alexandra Canal is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-33.9218, 151.1765 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Japanese meagreBluefishWhite trevallySand sillagoDusky flatheadCommon silver belly

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese meagre

  Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For White trevally

  White trevally often school, so locate the school and work it thoroughly. Vary retrieve speeds to see what they prefer.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Alexandra Canal.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Alexandra Canal should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New South Wales before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Alexandra Canal.

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