Fish Species Guide

Fishery Monitoring’s annual roving surveys are officially underway! Fishery Monitoring scientists have conducted 3 roving surveys on the northern Gold Coast beaches since the start of the tailor fishing season. Last Saturday, our scientists interviewed 37 fishers and measured 161 tailor! The largest tailor on the night measured a respectable 53 cm. You can help with this important work by …

In early June the Tweed Heads Fisheries office received a direct call from a concerned member of the public reporting the illegal use of a cast net on the Tweed River at Tweed Heads. Fisheries Officers promptly responded to the information and caught up with the person who had used the cast net to take 230 Herring and 4 Diamond …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE & INSHORE Bundaberg weekly fishing report For the anglers wanting to head out this weekend, I would definitely be keeping a close eye on the weather report in case the wind drops off because it is looking a little blowy at the moment. If we do get a nice little window of opportunity, it’s a great time to …

The big wet – As forecast, the rains certainly hit us hard along the coast mid-week and Friday. This saw some localised flooding and yet more rain flooding the Noosa River. The swells were as predicted, and First Point had consistent 1m of swell reeling off down the point. The good news is the Noosa River channel will see yet …

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a nice week. It was fantastic to have much nicer weather on the Gold and Tweed coasts after the strong wind, big swell and rain battered us late last week. We have been lucky enough to see a return to sunshine and much lighter wind, making conditions a lot more pleasant for everyone …

The all new 22 TD Zero rod range combines contemporary looks and Daiwa’s latest advanced designs and technologies, to deliver anglers a feature packed and diverse rod series. HVF Nanoplus blank provides optimum sensitivity and weightlessness, while the X45X Full shield construction used in the lower section of the blank increases torsional stiffness providing resistance to twisting, eliminating blank distortion, …

Real Baitz are an incredible innovation from the Atomic stable. The key to this range is the life-like appearance, feel and colours that resemble our most iconic bait species. We used three-dimensional scanners and printers to perfectly replicate some of the most popular bait species, right down to their fins. We also carefully crafted the tail designs to ensure that …

The Daiwa TD Sol reputation continues to grow with the release of the new TD Sol MQ. A fan favourite for over a decade, the newest reel to carry the famous Sol name has received the monocoque body treatment to elevate it to a new level of design, performance and strength. The orange Sol has never looked or performed so …

Recently, a weekend was dedicated to celebrations as Fairbairn Dam reached a significant milestone. More than 900 people spent time by Sunwater’s Lake Maraboon to celebrate 50 years of Fairbairn Dam. With support from Central Highlands Regional Council and local emergency services, the day promoted important safety messages alongside plenty of family fun. The open day was preceded by a …

Toadfish Tumblers are made from high-grade stainless steel and are double-wall vacuum insulated to keep your drink icy cold or hot to the last sip. Every tumbler comes with our shatterproof lid, keeping you on the go without worrying about spilling your drink. Available in three colours and priced at about $44.90, a great gift idea for the angler in …