Agincourt Reef No. 1 - Trigger Fish City - Great Barrier Reef

Trigger Fish City. The name says it all, doesn’t it? We’ve dived Agincourt a fair few times, and this particular site is always a lively one, especially if you’re into the feistier side of reef life. Expect to feel like you’ve wandered into a busy street market, but underwater, with Triggerfish everywhere. These aren’t just any triggers, mind you, we’re talking Picasso triggers, titan triggers, often circling you with that unmistakable watchful eye. The coral here, particularly the pagoda and closed brain corals, creates some fantastic swim-throughs and overhangs. We always find ourselves spotting the intricate frills of lettuce coral tucked into crevices, a great contrast to the bolder parrotfish, like the Bullethead and Dusky, chomping away nearby. Look out for the Pacific Half-and-half Chromis darting amongst the coral – they add a lovely splash of colour. While the official depth is unknown, we’ve found it’s a comfortable multi-level dive, perfect for just exploring the reef structure rather than chasing depth. Our favourite time to hit this spot is mid-morning, just after the initial boat rush, when the triggers seem most active and the light filters through beautifully. It’s a great spot for photographers who enjoy capturing dynamic behaviour.

Location: Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates: -16.039783, 145.864410
Type: reef

Best Time to Dive in Great Barrier Reef

The warmest water temperatures in Great Barrier Reef occur in February, averaging 29.5°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 25.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 29.4°C
February: 29.5°C
March: 29.2°C
April: 28.4°C
May: 26.9°C
June: 25.8°C
July: 25.1°C
August: 25.0°C
September: 25.4°C
October: 26.6°C
November: 27.7°C
December: 29.0°C

Nearest Dive Centres to Agincourt Reef No. 1 - Trigger Fish City

Marine Life in Great Barrier Reef

Home to 163 recorded species including 88 reef fish, 61 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 1 starfish, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) - Sharks & Rays
Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora damicornis) - Hard Corals
Lineated Butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus) - Reef Fish
Dusky Parrotfish (Scarus niger) - Reef Fish
Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
Bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius) - Reef Fish
Blue-lined Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) - Reef Fish
Telescopefish (Epibulus insidiator) - Reef Fish
Banded thicklip (Hemigymnus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis) - Hard Corals
Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
Chameleon Parrotfish (Scarus chameleon) - Reef Fish
Citron Butterfly (Chaetodon citrinellus) - Reef Fish
Black-back Butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Agincourt Reef No. 1 - Trigger Fish City

Based on average water temperature of 27.3°C, currents 17 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories