Fish Species Guide

Preparations for the sixteenth VMR Bundaberg Family Fishing Classic are well advanced, with the competition running over three days from June 23-25, 2023. An attractive prize pool of over $60,000 will be on offer in lucky draws and fish prize categories. The Friday night program includes a $3000 cash lucky draw, while on the Saturday, the lucky draw will be a …

The Freshwater Fishing and Stocking Association of Queensland has been contacted by a member stocking group regarding the current Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme fee structure, where everyone over 18 years of age is required to purchase a permit, either full price or concessional. The club has requested FFSAQ conduct a survey of clubs and members on their views and thoughts …

For medium to large topwater predators. CR90 When Predatek’s innovative and versatile Jabberwok is too much surface lure for your needs, consider the CR90 Cod Bug ‘R. The CR90 Cod Bug ‘R is an articulated surface lure for bigger topwater predators such as Murray cod, barramundi, mulloway, tailor and bass. Key product features include: Lively articulated bug-style body and antenna-style …

The way I see it, there’s no better time and place for offshore fishing than winter in central and southeast Queensland. At the time of writing, the first of the bitterly cold westerly wind gusts were striking the east coast, making for fresh mornings and clear blue skies. Though the current wind speed won’t allow for an offshore trip, the …

The Great Sandy Strait is in Queensland, amasses over 600sq km and runs 70km in length, separating mainland Queensland from World Heritage Listed K’gari, approximately 250km north of Brisbane. In his seasonal rundown of fishing the river and estuary systems in the region, Paul Chew kicks off with the winter bite. Because the size of the tides have dropped off in …

To help rebuild stocks of east coast spanish mackerel, new rules will be in place from July 1, 2023. From this date, the recreational possession limit will change to one fish per person, or two fish per boat with two or more recreational fishers on board. The boat limit will not apply to licensed charter fishing trips. Also from July …

The Live Fibre Blade N Tails series takes in almost every lure-casting scenario available to Australian anglers. Built with 100 percent Toray graphite cloth and fitted with Fuji Fazlite guides, the new Blade N Tails series has been modelled on the hugely popular BNT series. A mammoth 18 models are currently in the range, which consists of threadline and baitcasting …

Some fishers may have noticed there has been a strong recent recruitment pulse of mulloway, with reports of large numbers of juvenile fish (40-60cm) in estuaries and off some ocean beaches. This follows three years of high rainfall and associated high estuarine flows. This recruitment pulse represents a great opportunity to boost the stock of this highly valued species. The …

Inshore/Offshore fishing The inshore reefs have been producing some very tasty feeds! The squid and winter whiting have turned up in good numbers! The squid have been caught on most of our coastline from Burnett Heads to Elliot Heads. Jigging squid jigs in the shallows will get you into the action, drifting with the tide or using your electric motor is …

Fishing on the coast over the past week has been fairly consistent with good weather conditions, if you don’t mind a spot of rain! This weekend’s forecast looks favourable with calm offshore conditions. Friday promises to be a mild day with scattered clouds and a temperature range of 12-24C. The excellent weather continues into Saturday, with sunny skies, temps between …