Fish deep water during the slow moving tides, shallow water on the big fast moving tides. Use fresh or live baits and match hook sizes and rigs to reflect the target species and its location. Care should be taken when fishing in all of our tropical coastal estuaries and river environments. Crocodiles are present in these systems all year round and the foolhardy angler could place themselves in extreme danger. Never swim in unsafe waters, do not fish from the bank nor clean your catch on the waters edge.
Box jellyfish are also prevalent during the summer months.
Their tentacles can reach up to three metres long and hold millions of tiny poisonous barbs. They can kill, but even a minor incident can leave severe scars and welts on unprotected skin. No known antidote is available but if stung, immediately apply vinegar liberally to the affected area. This will neutralize their firing mechanism enabling the safe removal of any tentacles or tentacle fragments. Seek urgent medical help as respiratory failure can occur within a relatively short time.