Fish Species Guide

The Edencraft name is well known throughout Australia but more so in the southern states, with its cult-like following for being the pinnacle of offshore fibreglass trailer boats. The owners of the company are a husband-and-wife team who employ a group of highly experienced staff. They believe there should be absolutely no compromise in the build quality, performance and safety …

Samaki 100 percent fluorocarbon leader has a high refractive index that makes it practically invisible underwater to all predators – particularly important with heavier leaders to aid in an increased strike rate. Samaki 100 percent fluorocarbon is manufactured in Japan using a triple resin process, making it the ultimate in abrasion resistance. Ideal for trolling, jigging, popping or live baiting. …

This month it’s about one thing! Well, a few things but one species… cobia. This hard fighting, great eating and quite often very frustrating target is one of my favourite fish to enjoy on the inshore reefs over winter. So, with that said, let’s get stuck into a few frequently asked questions and basics to get you out on the …

Rays are common around fish cleaning tables and play an important role as scavengers. DPI discourages fishers from deliberately targeting rays or interacting with them at boat ramps and cleaning table areas due to their local significance and ecological value. They are wild animals and with any wildlife it is important to act responsibly around them and treat them with …

The Queensland Government has undertaken a review of the zoning plan for the Great Sandy Marine Park. Each marine park has a zoning plan that outlines the rules to manage the multiple activities that occur within each park and defines the locations of different zones, which in turn provide for different levels of protection and use. The Great Sandy Marine …

Queensland’s major trading ports will be hosting some of the world’s most powerful warships over the coming weeks with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) playing a key support role in this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre. Regional Harbour Masters in Brisbane, Gladstone, Townsville and Cairns are preparing to navigate the safe arrival and departure of vessels taking part in the biennial multinational …

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are collaborating with Biopixel Oceans Foundation and James Cook University to undertake research into depredation. This occurs when a predator completely or partially consumes fish caught in fishing apparatus before it can be landed. Researchers are working with fishers to determine the extent of depredation, as well as which species are involved. Fishers who …

Welcome to your weekly Sunshine Coast Fishing report. We are pumped that our little report is gaining such a big following on the coast! It’s been a pretty quiet week for fishing on the Sunshine Coast, with a few good catches for those willing to persist. Next week is looking cold and windy, with rain expected from late Sunday. Offshore …

Inshore fishing With some windy conditions this week it has sure made it difficult for anglers to head out and chase some of our common species along the inshore reefs. Saturday and Sunday both have minimal swell around the 0.4m mark however winds up to 15knots are expected most of Saturday dropping out to 10knots for the majority of Sunday. …

This time of year is simply heaven sent. Glassed out cool mornings extending into beautiful sunny days are what mid-winter fishing is all about. And, more often than not, the trip goes well into the afternoon for that hot evening bite. Though I haven’t had as much time on the water as previously because of business commitments, the days I …