Local Reports

It certainly feels like summer is just around the corner with temperatures beginning to hit over 30C. This really should start to see a big awakening of fish both offshore and in the rivers and dams. With more persistent west/northwest wind, the oceans will begin to clean up and bring the fish with it. Sunshine Coast Noosa Many anglers are …

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a good week. The rain was quite persistent at times this week with some quite heavy falls around the Gold Coast. At the time of writing my report the weather pattern of moderate wind and rain looks to be hanging around until early next week. Saturday looks the pick of the days with …

Firstly, how good was the rain we had last week in the Bundaberg region! It was awesome to see everything green again. Let’s hope it eases some pressure off our local farmers. On the fishing side of things most of our local rivers except for the Burnett are clean enough to fish and are fishing well. THE ELLIOTT RIVER The …

Well, after a long wait we finally saw the first bigger rain event last Thursday night. With some parts of the state in full flood, Noosa certainly got a top up. This is great news because the baitfish and prawns will be pushed down, making finding fish a little easier. While the fresh is moving down river, you may need …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE With big full moon morning tides this weekend, I would definitely be fishing the shallows in the mornings for coral trout and red throat emperor. Using pilchard as bait or jigging 5” soft plastics off the bottom is an effective way to get a good feed. Fingers crossed the weather will play the game. As always, check the …

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a good week. It was nice to see a return to some good consistent weather, with lighter wind, sunshine and a small swell, giving everyone plenty of opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy some quality time fishing. At the time of writing my report, the weekend is also looking good, …

With the recent winds and swell persisting, this is the time of year where land-based angling tends to favour most. The beauty of fishing around the Noosa region is the estuary has so many locations that work in a multitude of wind directions. We also have the freshwater dams, which allow anglers to find a secluded spot in a bay …

BUNDABERG INSHORE This weekend the wind looks as though it’s going to blow from mid-morning. We might get a chance to get out in the morning, but the window will not be open for long. There has been a lot of mackerel and tuna caught in close around the leads off Burnett Heads and the 2-Mile reef off Bargara – …

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a good week. It’s been a bit hard with the wind and rain hanging around to get out much this week, but hopefully you managed to sneak out for a fish. As I am writing the report it looks as though we will see some heavy rainfall to finish off the working week, …

Offshore As we start the last month of spring, the last week of October provided some anglers with a shot at some impressive fish offshore. Those with larger boats have been getting some great fish as the lead up to the new moon proved successful. Out toward Double Island, reports of pearl perch, cobia, jewfish and extra-large nannygai have been …