Bush 'n Beach Fishing Magazine Location reports & tips for fishing, boating, camping, kayaking, 4WDing in Queensland and Northern NSW
After fantastic weather around the Bundaberg area this week, it looks like the wind is forecast to freshen into the weekend, restricting most of the fishing action back into the local rivers and impoundments. Always check the latest forecast before heading out, as things can change quickly.
BUNDABERG OFFSHORE
The anglers lucky enough to have some time off through the week and managed to venture offshore all reported catching a quality mixed bag of reef fish including coral trout, red emperor, parrot and sweetlip. The new Elkat ganged hooks have been extremely popular for the reef fisherman who likes using a whole pilchard, yakka or fillet baits.
THE BURNETT RIVER
Some good reports have come in from the Burnett during the past week. Quite a few nice flathead and bream have fired up around Strathdees and the Rubyanna area, on both bait and soft plastics. There is still good numbers of blue salmon down around Fairymead Bend and they seem to be biting well on soft vibes around the high tide.
THE KOLAN RIVER AND BAFFLE CREEK
As the days start to get longer and the temperature is starting to rise, the fishing in both the Kolan and Baffle will only improve. A few mangrove jack are starting to become more aggressive smashing lures, and will continue to improve as we get closer to summer. Down towards the mouths of these systems there has been plenty of monster flathead willing to play the game. There has also been some nice muddies caught this past week.
LAKE MONDURAN
Lake Monduran is getting better and better for chasing barramundi. As the water level is dropping and the water temperature is starting to rise, so is the action by these fantastic sports fish. The barra are averaging between 70cm and 90cm and the stand-out lures are the Lucky Craft Pointers and the Rapala Shadow Raps, which are accounting for plenty of fish recently. Let’s hope this action only gets better for the annual Tackle World Bundaberg Lake Monduran Family Fishing Classic which is being held this year on the 19th and 20th of October.
Just finally, congratulations to Wayne Bryant, a local Bundaberg lad who fished and won the Fitzroy King of the River recently, with a very impressive 145cm threadfin salmon.
Fish with confidence
Dale Smith
