Five gillnet-free zones in the Gulf of Carpentaria will be implemented to protect threatened, endangered and protected marine species while supporting a sustainable commercial and recreational fishing industry. The Queensland Government will provide a $12 million adjustment and support package for commercial fishers impacted by the changes, which come into effect on 17 May 2024. Locations Gillnet-free zones will be …

Inshore Fishing Although the weather has definitely not been ideal we did have a nice weather window on the weekend and those who managed to head out did get into some solid fish. Heaps of school mackerel are still around in places like the 2 Mile, Elliott Heads Artificial, 4 Mile and any other patches of ground that is holding bait. …

Being able to go off the grid was very important to us – we wanted that down time, which in turn led to family time. Our setup with the JB Scorpion allowed us to easily spend a week in remote areas, which we did along Cape Range National Park. Water and power are the main constraints when planning extended time …

A leading name in fishing tackle innovation, Majorcraft is thrilled to announce the release of its latest collection of JigPara Short weights and lure colours. These meticulously crafted lures showcase Majorcraft’s commitment to excellence and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of anglers worldwide. The JigPara Short series introduces three new damage colours and a new black with silver flash. …

Is it just me or does time seem to be flying by? We were only recently celebrating bringing in the new year and, in the blink of an eye, it’s May already. A few more casts and I’m sure the jolly old fat man will be burning that sleigh around the corner. It’s a timely reminder that, with the year …

Hi everyone, as we’re heading into cooler weather, this month I’m going to talk about some great new lures. First though, let’s look at the latest local fishing happenings. It was definitely one of the hottest and wettest summers in southeast Queensland memory. This has continued into autumn and has resulted in the waterways staying quite muddy.   It has …

We are gearing up for another great year of King of the Pin in 2024, with over $100,000 worth of prizes to be won! Tickets are on sale now for this year’s event, held from May 31 to June 2. The adult major prize is a 4.2m wrapped Quintrex Renegade tinnie with a 50hp Mercury on a trailer and the …

A jerkbait profile with a difference, the Z-Man 4” Finesse ShadZ is loaded with strike triggers, including a narrow minnow profile body, micro ribbed back and long worm-like tail. Being 10X Tough ElaZtech, which is naturally buoyant, super-soft and flexible, the tail dances with the slightest movement imparted by the angler or water movement, attracting fish and triggering strikes. In …

Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast Fishing Report. The past week has seen some good fishing days, with the odd shower about. Unfortunately, it looks like showers will set in from today until early next week, so it’s going to be another wet weekend on the water. There’s been some local media coverage and concern in local Facebook fishing groups …

An Anzac Day flick around Lake Tinaroo paid off in spades for a 17-year-old Atherton Tablelands fisho in the second edition of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Fish ‘n SIP$ tagged fishing competition, in partnership with the Freshwater Fishing and Stocking Association of Queensland. Tate Gowan from Tolga southwest of Cairns reeled in a 92cm barramundi on April 25, …