Headwaters Art & Fly Shop
Justin Webber
Fly · Freshwater · Mackay & the Whitsundays, Australia
Confirmed by the guide
Justin Webber is a fly shop owner, guide and all-round fishy guy whose passion and expertise shine on every trip. Trained as an Orvis fly fishing instructor in his early 20s in the USA, he brings a wealth of knowledge, skill and professionalism to the water — and whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, his patience, keen eye and deep understanding of fish behaviour make for an unforgettable day.
A guided day with Justin
- Access
- Walk & wade & Boat
- Guided days
- $850–$950, booked direct with Justin
- Suits
- Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced
- Season
- January to May.
- Days
- Daily through the season.
- Group size
- Up to 2
- Kids
- From 14 years
- Cancellation
- Free to 21 days before
- Deposit
- Deposit refunded if you cancel up to 21 days before the trip date. Under 21 days, the deposit is not refunded.
- Included
- Lunch, soft drinks, water and snacks (tell us any dietary requirements before the trip) · All fly fishing gear: rods, reels, line, tippets and flies · Photos of your trophy catches throughout the day
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Explore the untouched beauty of Mackay's tropical creeks with a freshwater drift-boat fly fishing experience. Glide through crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush rainforest as you target the hard-fighting sooty grunter — one of Australia's most underrated freshwater sportfish. These aggressive fish explode on surface flies and put up a serious battle on light tackle. Whether you're casting to overhanging structure or drifting past submerged snags, Mackay's creeks offer a unique fly fishing adventure in a breathtaking, remote setting.
Where Justin fishes
- Method
- Fly
- Water
- Freshwater
- Home waters
- The Pioneer Valley · Cattle Creek · Funnel Creek
- Species
- Sooty grunter · Spangled perch
Confirmed by Justin Webber, 25 August 2026. Something out of date? Tell us. Your link: reachwater.co/justin-webber
About fishing Mackay & the Whitsundays
Sheltered reef in the lee of the Whitsundays, and stocked barramundi dams inland.
- Main waters
- Whitsunday Islands · Credlin Reef · Eungella Dam · Keswick Island
- Fish in the region
- Coral trout · Spanish mackerel · Barramundi · Black marlin