Fish Species Guide

AT the end of my last article I mentioned I have been doing as much offshore fishing as I possibly can, and it’s safe to say I have become addicted to this awesome fishery right on our doorstep. I have been focusing the majority of my efforts on targeting big Brisbane snapper, but I have been picking away at a …

ATTENTION all southside Quintrex fans! Brisbane Quintrex is opening soon at Loganholme on the southside of Brisbane.  At the Show, the dealership will be offering a sneak peek of the massive display on the highway at Loganholme. Brisbane’s newest Quintrex dealer will offer the newest range of Quintrex models and Evinrude outboards. Dealership owner Aaron Goodchild said on display at …

The iconic freshwater cod species Murray cod and Mary River cod will be off-limits to fishers during a closed season from September 1 to November 30, 2018. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol District Officer Coby Walker said the annual closure which allows the species to reproduce during spawning season was important for maintaining sustainable fish stocks. “The closed season for …

THE Queensland Government has announced the appointment of the new Moreton Bay Working Group under the landmark Sustainable Fisheries Strategy. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner welcomed the appointed members who will provide advice to the government and work to ensure Moreton Bay remains a world-class fishery. “The working group’s priority will be to advise on fishing …

Hi Everyone, hope you’ve all had a nice week, winter has returned to the Gold Coast seeing those cooler SW winds bringing a chill back in the air. Nice clear blue skies have been great for everyone getting out and about enjoying a bit of fishing. The weather was great last Saturday morning and I was lucky enough to get …

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE Looking into the weekend’s forecast for the Bundaberg area, it looks okay for offshore at present with Sunday looking to be the best of the two days. As always, check the forecast before you head off. We were lucky enough to have a few good days earlier in the week. This allowed a few to head offshore. Most …

The majority of boats stayed in closer due to winds or tide heights dictating return times home over the Noosa Bar during the week. Those who did manage to go wide to Double Island were treated to a mixed bag of snapper, tusk fish, jewfish, amberjack, moses perch, coral bream and spangled emperor to name a few as we move …

KAREE Marine will be at the Show on Stand 217 with a range of aluminium Stessco boats including several side consoles such as the ever-popular Renegade models from 4.4m up to the Gulf Runner 550. Numerous Stessco runabouts and bowriders will also be on display. New Zealand-made McLay plate boats will be on the stand too, including the 591 Sportsman …

THIS year for the Brisbane Boat Show you will receive a 10-year warranty with every boat, motor and trailer package bought from Caloundra Marine. It doesn’t matter if you’re going for a quick picnic or a trip out deep-sea fishing, having peace of mind your boat and motor will get you there and back safely is something we all think …

AN exciting array of new-release outboards and show-stopping boats from The Haines Group brands will be on display at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this year. From Haines Signature Boats, we’ll be debuting a brand-new model that will surely turn heads at the show. While we’re keeping the details under wraps, you won’t want to miss seeing this awesome …