From Mackerel to Tuna, Snapper to Whiting, Brim and Flathead, there is such a large amount of natural wildlife found in our waters. Fishing may be on the top of your list of things to do when hiring our boats, but you’ll also have the chance to see a vast amount of wildlife within Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.
As you may already know, one of the most sought-after activities to take part in during your time on the water is whale watching. You will have the opportunity to peacefully rest on the water whilst watching humpback whales and their calves playing around the water having the time of their lives. We could talk about whale watching all day long, which is why we have created a dedicated blog post – you can find it here: www.blueskyboathire.com.au/whale-watching-season.
Whale watching may be high on your bucket list, but there are so many other beautiful marine animals to be seen whilst relaxing on our boats. The Great Sandy Strait is home to at least nine different species of dolphin – a number of which reside in Hervey Bay permanently, meaning that you’ll have the chance to see them all year round! One of the most vulnerable species of dolphins, the Australian humpback, tend to have a preference to sandbanks, rocky reefs, estuaries and intertidal beaches.
During your time on the water, you’ll have the opportunity to see the fascinating dugongs. Dugongs are mostly located within shallow, calmer waters that are situated within bays. Spending its entire life in the ocean, they feed mostly on seagrass and can live for up to 70 years old. You may be able to spot when you’re on the cusp of seeing a dugong as they tend to leave noticeable feeding trails through seagrass beds. In addition to dugongs, you’ll have the opportunity to spot turtles and grey nurse sharks, as well as admiring natural habitats such as mangroves, saltmarsh and rocky and coral reefs.
We want to make sure that you are aware and respecting the wildlife that lies within the water during your trip. As discussed in our fishing blog post, certain species of fish will have restrictions throughout the year as your catch may affect their critical life stages. There are so many species of fish to catch in our waters so the regulations don’t have to drastically affect your fishing trips – after all, if you do happen to keep fishing during regulated dates, not only will you be negatively affecting the marine wildlife, but in the long term you’ll be affect yours and everyone else’s fishing experiences. For more information on fishing restrictions, please take a look at our blog post dedicated to fishing.
