Fish Species Guide

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a great week. We had more wind and rain around the Gold and Tweed coasts earlier in the week. The good news is the weekend is looking great, with a light wind and a smaller swell finally giving anglers the best opportunity we’ve had in many weeks to get out on the water …

INSHORE REEFS At the stage of writing this report, the marine weather forecast for the weekend is looking half decent, considering last weekend was blowing a gale. Always check the weather before heading out because as we know, it changes faster than the weatherman can predict sometimes. Friday morning until Saturday lunch will be your best shot at filling the …

Scientists at the Bribie Island Research Centre have, for the first time, successfully produced and settled 50,000 blacklip rock oysters at the centre’s bespoke oyster hatchery. Queensland Government scientists at a new oyster hatchery have laid the bed for a mouth-watering expansion of Queensland’s oyster industry. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner …

Prohibited size fish returned to water in Sydney Harbour Five snapper and three tarwhine were seized from a fishers bucket last week from Clarke’s Point Reserve in Sydney Harbour. The fisher was unaware of the prescribed sizes for the fish and intended to use the fish for bait. Snapper have a prescribed size of 30cm and Tarwhine have a prescribed …

Wild winds and big fish – Well as the title suggests, it has certainly been a big week of weather yet again. It really is a case of having your gear ready to go at moment’s notice and being prepared and flexible to make sudden changes to plans once out. The biggest bit of advice is to have mobile phones with …

Hi everyone, hope you’ve all had a great week. Unfortunately, it seems as though the weather gods are still very upset with another windy and wet weekend on the way for the Gold and Tweed coasts, making conditions no good for offshore and inshore you’ll have to stick to the protected rivers and estuaries to find a spot to hide. …

INSHORE REEFS With the weather for this weekend looking unpredictable and not looking too good for offshore, it’s time for some maintenance or to get a few jobs that need attending to on the boat. If you do venture out, ensure to check the latest weather report. Bundaberg BURNETT RIVER Over the past two months, the Burnett River has had …

SALTWATER fly fishing in Australia continues to grow in popularity, thanks in part to companies such as TFO that are producing high performance fly rods at affordable prices. The new Mangrove Coast is a mediumfast action saltwater rod designed for easy loading and effortless casting, which makes it ideal for casters of all skill levels. Featuring a full-wells grip with …

And just like that, 2022 is in full swing. It was before the rain moved in that a few mackerel started to show up, only to be shut down by wind and downpours. Gold Coast mackerel It didn’t take too long for the water to clear up, and the fish have slowly but surely come back on the chew. Gold …

Hi everyone, what crazy times we’re living in! Let’s hope this month is more settled. But whatever happens, there is always fishing to turn to for a fix of fun and nature. Broadwater whiting tips The weather has been wild at times too, but we mustn’t forget that it is typical for this time of year. Broadwater whiting tips We …