26 October 2023
Please be aware that very strong to gale force S/SE winds are forecast to develop tomorrow afternoon and continue on Saturday, possibly easing a little on Sunday. There will also be 2-3m and possibly bigger SE swell in offshore waters. Given that outlook, fishing this weekend will be best done in sheltered waters
Hervey Bay
School mackerel in the shipping channels, broad barred and school mackerel off the Urangan jetty, sand whiting along the town beaches and on the flats in Sandy Straits, grunter bream and mangrove jack in the creeks that run off Sandy Straits and mangrove jack around the deep rocky areas in the Burrum River.
| Fishos Tackleworld Ph (07) 4128 1022 www.fishostackleworld.com.au |
Rainbow Beach Offshore
Conditions have been unfavourable for offshore fishing; will fish again once the seas settle.
| Rainbow Beach Reef Fishing Charters Ph (07) 5486 8666 www.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au |
Tin Can Bay
Flathead and whiting around Searys Ledge and Crab Creek mouth, golden trevally off Norman Point and mangrove jack and grunter bream in the creeks.
| The Chandlery Bait & Tackle Ph (07) 5486 4744 www.tcbchandlery.com.au |
Noosa
Bream, flathead and trevally along the Tewantin reach of the Noosa River and mud crabs throughout the river.
| O Boat Hire & Bait Supply Ph (07) 5449 7513 www.oboathire.com |
Flathead near the dog beach at the Noosa River mouth and in Woods Bay, flathead, whiting and mangrove jack in Weyba Creek and trevally and moses perch in Noosa Sound.
| Noosa River Fishing Safaris Ph 0429 030 823 www.noosariverfishing.com |
Conditions have been unfavourable for offshore fishing; will fish again once the seas settle.
| Noosa Bluewater Charters Ph (07) 5449 9355 www.noosabluefishing.com.au |
Pearl perch, tuskfish, maori cod and moses perch on the close reefs.
| Deep Sea Fishing Co Noosa Ph 0411 222 749 www.deepseafishingco.com.au |
Maroochydore
Flathead along the Bli Bli reach of the Maroochy River, sand whiting around Goat and Channel Islands, bream and mangrove jack close to the Motorway Bridge pylons and trevally at the Cod Hole and Eudlo Creek mouth.
| Swan Boat Hire Ph 0403 601 452 www.swanboathire.com.au |
Mooloolaba
Flathead in the lower reaches of the Mooloolah River, trevally and mangrove jack around the bridge pylons and trawler moorings and bream and trevally on small lures in the canals.
| Tackleworld Kawana Ph (07) 5444 0714 www.tackleworldkawanafishingstore.com.au |
Tuskfish, snapper, pearl perch, hussar and yellowtail king at the Hards.
| Smithys Fishing Charters Ph 0407 574 868 www.smithysfishingcharters.com.au |
Caloundra
Flathead, whiting and mangrove jack in the creeks that run off Pumicestone Passage and it would be worth setting a few pots for mud crabs.
| Caloundra Fishing World Ph (07) 5491 4566 www.caloundrafishingworld.com.au |
Donnybrook
Given the forecast of very strong winds, fishing for bream and whiting along the western side of Bribie and mangrove jack in the creeks offering shelter from the wind are about the best chance of a result.
| Donnybrook Takeaway, Bait & Tackle Ph (07) 5498 8247 www.facebook.com/Donnybrook-Takeaway-Bait-Tackle |
Bribie Island
Sand whiting along the beaches from Woorim to South Point, flathead and tailor around Sandstone Point and flathead at White Patch and Sylvan Beach.
| Island Fishing Supplies Ph 0493 103 027 |
Northern Moreton Bay
Forecast strong winds will make fishing hard in areas that are exposed to wind, try the sheltered rivers and creeks for whiting, bream, flathead and mud crabs.
| Tackleworld Lawnton Ph (07) 3205 7475 www.facebook.com/tackleworldlawnton |
Redcliffe Peninsula
Snapper, sweetlip, bream, school jew and mackerel around the rocky points, inshores and jetties, bream, whiting, flathead and school jew in Hays Inlet and the Pine River, mangrove jack in the Pine River and Newport canals and sand crabs off Scarborough.
| Hornibrook Bait & Tackle Ph 0483 846 966 www.facebook.com/HornibrookBT |
Moreton Bay Offshore
Snapper, pearl perch and tuskfish on the 29s and at the Group and mahi mahi around the FADs.
| Frenzy Charters Ph (07) 3209 4576 www.frenzycharters.com.au |
Brisbane River – Northern Moreton Bay
Because of the wind and swell most fishing has been in the Brisbane River. Anglers have been getting snapper, flathead and bream in the lower reaches.
Wynnum Manly
It is forecast to be windy in open bay waters. Best advice is to fish the sheltered waters in the rivers and creeks for flathead, bream, whiting and mud crabs.
| Water Tower Bait & Tackle Ph (07) 3396 1833 www.watertowerbaitandtackle.com |
Nth Stradbroke Island
Fishing Main Beach will be hard going due to strong winds and a solid swell. You could try for bream, whiting and chopper tailor around Amity Point and Dunwich.
| Point Lookout Bait & Fresh Fish Ph (07) 3409 8724 |
Redland Bay
Flathead and whiting in the lower reaches of the Logan River and Tingalpa Creek, mud crabs in the upper reaches and bream in Raby Bay canals.
| Mossops Tackle Store Cleveland Ph (07) 3821 1240 www.mossopsfishing.com.au |
Snapper around Goat and Peel Islands and bream and flathead off the NE tip of Coochiemudlo Island.
| Seano’s Inshore Fishing Charters and Tuition Ph 0432 386 307 www.facebook.com/broadwaterguidedfishing |
Jumpinpin
Flathead in Whalleys Gutter, along Kalinga Bank, Crusoe and Dinner Islands, sand whiting in Fishermans Channel and near Marks Rocks in the Logan River and bream around Short Point and the Powerlines.
| Gem Bait & Tackle Ph (07) 3287 3868 www.facebook.com/gembait |
Flathead around Dinner Island, bream near Jacobs Well jetty and sand crabs in Tipplers Passage.
| Jacobs Well Boat Hire Ph (07) 5546 2608 www.jacobswellboathire.com.au |
Southport
Flathead, bream, whiting and sand crabs throughout Southport Broadwater and bream, whiting and mangrove jack in the rivers and creeks.
| Gold Coast Fishing Tackle Ph (07) 5679 0840 www.goldcoastfishingtackle.com.au |
Flathead and whiting in Southport Broadwater and inside the Pin Bar.
| Ross McCubbin Fishing Charters Ph 0428 729 393 www.facebook.com/LuckyStrikeChartersFishing |
Currumbin
Flathead, dart and a few school jew along the beaches and flathead, whiting, mangrove jack and school jew in the creeks.
| The Boatshed Bait, Tackle & Boat Hire Ph (07) 5525 0338 www.currumbinboatshed.com.au |
Tweed Coast
Flathead, bream, trevally, whiting and school jew in the mid to upper reaches of the Tweed River.
| Brad Smith Fishing Guide Ph 0419 028 704 www.bradsmithfishingcharters.com.au |
Conditions have been unfavourable for offshore fishing; will fish again once the seas settle.
| Cushy Fishing Charters Ph 0418 631 076 www.cushyfishingcharters.com.au |
Pottsville
Fish the sheltered creeks for flathead, bream, whiting, mangrove jack and mud crabs.
| Pottsville Bait & Tackle Ph (02) 6676 0588 www.pottsvillebaitandtackle.com.au |
Evans Head
Dart, bream and flathead during the day and a few mulloway at night along Airforce Beach, bream, flathead, whiting and sand crabs in the lower reaches of the Evans River, mangrove jack around the snaggy banks and a few mud crabs in the upper reaches.
| Evans Head Sports & Marine Ph (02) 6682 4536 www.facebook.com/EvansheadSportsMarine |
FRESHWATER FISHING
Boondooma Dam
Bass and golden perch on jackalls, blades and spinner baits around the rocky points in the middle reaches and bass, golden perch and saratoga on blades and spinner baits close to the timber in the Boyne and Stuart Rivers. A fishing competition is being held this weekend, so there will be more anglers than usual.
Bjelke Petersen Dam
Bass at dawn and dusk on blades, spinner baits and jackalls close to the dam edges in the main basin.
| Matthew Motts Sportfishing Charters Ph 0428 682 594 www.facebook.com/MatthewMottSportfishingCharters |
Lake Awoonga
Barramundi at night on slow rolled large paddletail plastics around the points.
Lake Callide
Barramundi on trolled hard bodies, golden perch on soft vibes in the open bays and a few red claw around the edges. The Lake Callide family fishing classic is being held this weekend, for more information go to: http://www.cvnfsa.org.au/lake-callide-fishing-classic.html
Lake Monduran
Barramundi at dusk on surface lures around the lake edges and during the day on large paddletail plastics around the timber and points leading to the bays.
| Fishos Tackleworld Ph (07) 4128 1022 www.fishostackleworld.com.au |
Borumba Dam
Bass on hard bodies in the deep water in the sheltered arms.
| Tackleworld Kawana Ph (07) 5444 0714 www.tackleworldkawanafishingstore.com.au |
Hinze Dam
Bass on soft plastics and spinner baits in the deep water in the sheltered bays.
| Gold Coast Fishing Tackle Ph (07) 5679 0840 www.goldcoastfishingtackle.com.au |
Wivenhoe Dam
Bass on 20g spoons along the old creek bed near Platypus Cliffs and on the flats opposite Billies Bay.
Moogerah Dam
Bass at dawn and dusk on soft plastics and lipless crank baits around the trees in the upper reaches.
Maroon Dam
Bass early morning on surface lures and shallow divers around the timbered edges and during the day on chatter and jerk baits along the edges in the upper reaches.
| Charltons Fishing Ph (07) 3818 1677 www.charltonsfishing.com.au |
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