South coast track fishing/snorkel

[Jess_condon]

I have the south coast track booked in to do for the new year,
Just wondering if anyone has had much luck on any fishing down there? I'm after trout, bream, flathead,I am doing P,B as a side trip so it would be nice to fish my way up the river,(if it's worth it)
Or even better, has anyone had much luck on abalone, oysters, or crayfish? Considering taking my snorkel gear also,
Wondering if it's worth taking my spinning gear,

[ILUVSWTAS]

Much will depend on the weather conditions. I've seen big Salmon caught off the beaches, lots of parrot fish and wrasse easily caught off the rocks, and i've spent 2 days with a fly fisherman at Prion who had no luck but sighted a few small trout.

As far as abalone go they are everywhere down there if the conditions allow you to get in the water. If you have caught crayfish before you shouldnt have too many issues finding one, but if not dont expect to just jump in the water and see them hanging around waiting for hungry bushwalkers to dive under and grab them. Snaring crayfish with the hand is a bit of an art form. As to where the best places down there to catch a crayfish, well a bloke has to have some secrets huh.....

And of course it goes without saying size limits apply and you need a license!!

[Mechanic-AL]

Little Deadmans Cove is the best option for a snorkel but fishing in any beach gutters would require a fair amount of assistance from the weather gods and something that can cast a reasonable distance.
Cooking fish, crays or abalone without the use of a fire could also present its own set of challenges.
Not sure I'd be all that interested in carrying any extra gear given the limited opportunities that might arise.

AL.