Fishing

Dusky flathead stocks in three popular NSW South Coast estuary systems have received a significant boost following the recent release of more than 50,000 flattie fingerlings! Over recent weeks 27,900 dusky fingerlings have been released into St Georges Basin, 12,900 into Burrill Lake and 11,450 into Lake Conjola – bringing the total number of flatties released by NSW DPI this …

Be Crocwise Croc country (considered to be typical crocodile habitat) begins at the Boyne River south of Gladstone, and extends northward, up the east coast and across Far North Queensland. Crocodiles can sometimes also be found outside of croc country. Just because you can’t see a crocodile, it doesn’t mean there is not one close by. Crocodiles can stay underwater …

Inshore/Offshore fishing The inshore reefs off Bundy have been fishing red hot during the good weather we have had all week! The early mornings have seen some good sessions on big grunter, snapper and mulloway around the reefs which are holding plenty of bait. Finding the big schools of bait is absolutely key as the predatory fish will be close by! Throwing …

Welcome to this week’s fishing report. Thankfully, the weather has started to improve after a run of poor conditions. Things are looking good for this weekend, with a full moon on Saturday. While mornings are fresh, the day-time temperatures are pleasant, so our advice is to get out and enjoy it while there’s no wind! Our customers have reported great …

The Volunteer Marine Rescue Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic is back. The sixteenth FFC will be held from June 23-25, 2023. The prize pool for lucky draws includes a Quintrex 420 Busta boat and trailer package, cash and other great prizes. The total prize pool for the event lucky draws and fishing category prizes usually exceeds $70,000. The FFC runs from …

The beauty and the beast that is TT Fishing’s Black Mamba. At the pinnacle of the spin range, with its stealth black and silver finish and fast actions, Black Mamba rods are designed to cast long, drive your lure effectively, feel the most subtle bites and set hooks solid. Black Mamba rods are built on high performance 36/40T Toray carbon …

Hi everyone,  It is the time of year that our favourite season for local estuary fishing starts. The water is cooling, which brings a change of species, including flathead, flounder, tailor, jewfish, winter whiting, blue swimmer crab and squid in bigger sizes and numbers compared to warmer months. Something I love doing is trying new lures, and lately I’ve added …

Working groups provide Fisheries Queensland with important operational advice on the sustainable management of our fisheries – a key action under the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy. We are currently seeking a range of people to join 14 fishery working groups, including commercial and recreational fishers, charter operators, seafood marketers and processors, conservation representatives and First Nations peoples. We look for a …

A diver has been caught illegally fishing for eastern rock lobsters in Long Reef Aquatic Reserve. On a recent patrol Fisheries Officers were conducting covert surveillance at Long Reef on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, when they intercepted a diver who was found with three eastern rock lobster taken illegally from the reserve. Two of the lobsters were prohibited in …

Welcome to this week’s Sunshine Coast fishing report, though unfortunately, there’s not much to report! Poor weather conditions made offshore fishing near impossible and only die-hard fishos braved the inshore wind. Offshore Weather prevented most offshore fishing over the past week. Glenn from Deep End Charters thinks conditions will start to improve for the coming weekend and next week. A …