Fishing

During a recent patrol of the Clarence Fisheries District up in Yaegl Country, Fisheries Officers Boughton and Maskey received information regarding a person who was allegedly using an unlawful net in ocean waters adjacent to the Woody Head campground, in Bundjalung National Park. unlawful net spear After further investigation and several hours of surveillance, Fisheries Officers intercepted a 39 year …

I hope everyone got through the floods okay. There’s still some debris coming down the river, so it pays to keep an eye out for it, particularly at night. Moreton Bay threadies Fishing has slowed due to the colour of the water, making it a little harder to find fish. Threadfin salmon have occupied the river for quite a while. …

April is generally an excellent month for a wide variety of fish species and crustaceans. Brisbane River Bonanza At the time of writing, the rivers and creeks were still very dirty and mostly fresh around Brisbane. Brisbane River Bonanza As long as we don’t receive more rain, the fishing during April should be really good. Brisbane River Bonanza The bait …

The Australian Government is providing $6.6 million to the Queensland Government to deliver a program of work that could see more young native fish survive in the northern Murray-Darling Basin rivers. Water Extraction Project  The Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project in the Condamine–Balonne and Border Rivers regions will see funds allocated to install pump screens at river off-takes, to help …

Greetings fishos and I hope 2022 is not the year we see tilapia spread further. At least, let’s all aim for that. complacent pests Australia Well done and thank you to Freshwater Fishing and Stocking Association of Queensland for continuing to push the message that pest fish of all kinds are bad for our native fish and ecosystems. complacent pests …

Being a dedicated freshwater angler, one of my favourite pastimes is chasing the golden perch residing in many of our stocked impoundments. Trolling golden perch Specifically, looking for fish over 2kg. Trolling golden perch The first step in our quest for goldens is to select a location. Trolling golden perch Not all impoundments will suit our needs. As an example, …

Hi all, the Gulf country of northwestern Queensland is a vast area of isolated stations, towns and diverse landscapes. Safe travel Gulf It has the ability to sneak up on the unwary and give you a swift kick in the behind if you’re not careful, but a bit of common sense and awareness can keep your family safe while enjoying …

Fisheries Officers continue to wrack up the results as part of Operation Guardian along our inland waterways after the recent apprehension of fishers engaged in illegal fish trapping. Since Operation Guardian began, Fisheries Officers in the North West of the state have spent many hours in the field detecting and deterring illegal activity and have seized 50 wire fish traps …

Australian anglers love jerk minnows and the McArthy Jerk Minnow is a proven performer on species such as flathead, snapper, mulloway and pelagics. Initially available in three sizes, a 5”, 7” and 8” version, the McArthy Jerk Minnow combines a classic baitfish profile with a forked tail that stabilises the plastic in the water while providing a ‘life-like’ appearance as …