Fishing

After a bumper school holiday period, mother nature seems to want to test our patience again, with the upcoming week not looking great for fishing. We are in for a wet and windy weekend, with showers and strong winds forecast until Monday. Things look like they’ll settle down slightly by mid-week, but overall it’s shaping up to be a pretty …

Inshore fishing Although the wind has been pretty average in the few small weather windows we have had the inshore reefs have been producing plenty of action with good sized sweetlip, trout, cod and some late seasoned spanish mackerel being caught. Wednesday this week turned out to be a pretty good day especially in the morning and we definitely saw …

School holidays have kicked off and the Sunshine Coast has been a haven for family fishing adventures thanks to warm, sunny days and plenty of fish on the bite. It doesn’t look like it will last however, with wind and a shower or two forecasted for the coming week. Offshore looks like a no-go, so it looks like a good …

Windy conditions have made fishing challenging this week, but relief is in sight with the weekend shaping up nicely. With little to no rainfall expected and warmer days ahead, it’s a great time to cast a line. With school holidays just around the corner, Sunshine Coast locals might find their favorite spots a bit more crowded over the coming weeks. …

Inshore fishing Unfortunately the weather conditions this week have not been good enough for many people to head out and chase our inshore and offshore species. Fingers crossed that next week will give us a few good days to head out so definitely keep an eye on the latest weather forecasts as the fishing has been red hot! Our Inshore reefs …

With this year’s Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival fast approaching, it’s time to get those entry forms filled out and book your accommodation. At the 2023 event, we’re giving away an $11,990 boat package, thanks to Bundaberg Marineland, which includes a Sea Jay 370 Nomad HS with a Yamaha F15LMHA on a registered Redco trailer. As per previous years, we …

The seventh annual Woodgate Beach Hotel Fishing Classic is almost here, and we are excited to announce that this year we have partnered with Queensland Fishing Classics to host our event. With our prize pool reaching over $100,000, this family friendly event is sure to have something for the entire family! The classic will take place over the first weekend …

Because I enjoy the cooler weather, I always feel that winter goes by too quickly. At least it doesn’t get too hot here in spring, plus the fishing is usually excellent. Flathead will be fully on the bite this month, which is good timing for the Flathead Classic that starts on Tuesday September 26. I know I wrote about flathead …

The Whitsundays is a world-renowned fishing destination, offering a diverse range of options for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. With stunning scenery and abundant marine life, the Whitsundays is the perfect place to catch your next big fish. Freshwater fishing Freshwater fishing is not always the first thought for fishing in the Whitsunday Islands, but there are many estuaries on …

Today, September 7, 2023 marks National Threatened Species Day! This day aims to raise awareness for plants and animals across the country that are at risk of extinction. Here at NSW DPI, our dedicated fisheries research and management teams are working together on a number of projects that aim to improve the survival rates of our threatened species, while also …