Fishing Report for 11th September 2025

On Fraser Island’s west coasts jetties, Jewfish, Bream, Flathead, Mackerel, and Longtail Tuna are active. Platypus Bay and the northern bay islands are fishing well for Golden Trevally, Queenfish, Longtail, Cod, and Coral Trout. Fraser Island’s gutters and headlands, including the Cathedrals and southern sector, are producing Tailor, Dart, Whiting, Jewfish, Bream, and Tarwhine.

Fishos Tackleworld  Ph (07) 4128 1022 | www.fishostackleworld.com.au

Tin Can Bay

Pelagic species have been active around Big Mick and the Barge Landing, with Longtail Tuna and School Mackerel keeping anglers busy. Spanish Mackerel are also showing well in the Great Sandy Straits.

Summer Whiting are abundant around Ida Island and down near Cockatoo Island, with live yabbies and local beach worms producing the best results. Norman Point is also giving up some good Whiting on the incoming tide.

Tailor are being caught in fair numbers when trolling small diving hardbodies on the making tide, and casting slugs off the beach is another effective way to get a feed. Flathead continue to be active, with soft plastic prawns and grub-tail plastics working well. Fishing the last of the runout tide and targeting drains off the flats is producing consistent results.

The Chandlery Bait & Tackle   Ph (07) 5486 4744 | www.tcbchandlery.com.au

Noosa

At North Reef and Sunshine, Tuskfish, Moses Perch, Pearl Perch, Cobia, and Cod are being caught. Around Barwon Banks, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Kingfish, and Amberjack are active. Plenty of whales are also being seen in the area.

Deep Sea Fishing Co Noosa  Ph 0411 222 749 | www.deepseafishingco.com.au

A few Dart were caught at the river mouth this week. In Weyba, fishing the flood tide just past the bridge produced some GT and a good Mangrove Jack from a little honey hole. As the tide began to ebb, Woods Bay fished well for Jewfish, along with a mix of Flathead and Bream.

Noosa River Fishing Safaris Ph 0429 030 823 | www.noosariverfishing.com

In close this week, good numbers of Pearl Perch were caught on North Reef, along with Cobia, quality Moses Perch, Tuskfish, and Snapper. The weather looks ideal for fishing in the coming week.

Noosa Bluewater Charters   Ph (07) 5449 9355 | www.noosabluefishing.com.au

Up the river has been fishing well with Trevally and Whiting, and Mud Crabs are being potted off the point near Makepeace Island. In front of the marina, Tailor and Bream are about, while around the northern end of Noosa there have been Trevally, Bream, Flathead, Grunter, and Whiting.

O Boat Hire & Bait Supply   Ph (07) 5449 7513 | www.oboathire.com

Maroochydore

Mangrove Jack are showing up past Bli Bli, with Flathead active in the upper reaches. GT and Bream are being caught around the Cod Hole, while Whiting are coming off the river mouth.

Swan Boat Hire   Ph 0403 601 452 |www.swanboathire.com.au

Mooloolaba

Kawana Beach is producing great Flathead and good Dart from the gutters. At the mouth of Currimundi and along the beach, a few Tailor are being caught, with more Tailor showing at the mouth of the Maroochy River. Whiting are spread throughout the Maroochy River and past Chambers Island, with good Flathead also coming from the river mouth. Mangrove Jack have been showing up at Kawana Lake. Offshore, Caloundra Wide is producing Snapper and Pearl Perch, while the close-in reefs have been quiet.

Tackleworld Kawana   Ph (07) 5444 0714 | www.tackleworldkawanafishingstore.com.au

Caloundra

Whiting are the standout right across the passage. Offshore has been quieter with fewer boats out, but Snapper and Pearl Perch have been caught around 12 Mile and Caloundra Wide. Tailor are still in the surf at Happy Valley and Shelly Beach. Flathead are showing around both bars, while Trevally are active in the canals and a few Mangrove Jack are starting to bite. Mud Crabs are also being potted in the creeks.

Caloundra Fishing World   Ph (07) 5491 4566 | www.caloundrafishingworld.com.au

Northern Moreton Bay

In the Brisbane River, Jewfish and Threadfin Salmon are being caught at night around the port terminals, with vibes working well. Snapper are being taken along the front Rockwall, and Bream are starting to move back into the system, particularly along the front Rockwall. In the Pine River, plenty of Whiting in the 30 to 40cm range are being reported. Bream are a little slow, but with effort, good catches are still possible.

A few Jewfish are still coming from around the bridges in the Pine River, while Flathead are holding toward the river mouth and in the deeper holes. Trevally are being caught in the mid-section of the Pine River, with Queenfish appearing late afternoon or early morning. Large Bream and Whiting are being reported around the river mouth, particularly up near King Johns Creek, along with some Jewfish.

In the passage, good numbers of Whiting and Bream are being caught on the flats, and Mangrove Jack are starting to turn up in the canals and creeks. Red Beach is producing good Whiting. Bass are being seen in the upper reaches of both the North and South Pine Rivers and the upper Caboolture River.

Tackleworld Lawnton    Ph (07) 3205 7475 | www.facebook.com/tackleworldlawnton

Sandgate/Shorncliffe Pier

Anglers at Shorncliffe Pier had some good catches last weekend. A nice Tailor was landed using Salted Blue Baits, while another angler left the pier with a 76cm Jewfish. On a charter, a few Tailor were caught despite losing a number of Slugs, with some nice fish still making it to the boat.

Tackle Land   Ph (07) 3269 5060 | www.tackleland.com.au

Brisbane River

Pending

Mr Bait   Ph 0431 222 721 | www.facebook.com/Mr-Bait-182344678957765

Moreton Bay Offshore

Snapper remain the dominant species, with good-sized fish still coming in. Tuskfish and Pearl Perch are also being caught, and with the current starting to run, Dolphin Fish are expected to appear any day now.

High Calibre Charters   Ph 0421 922 713 | https://highcalibrefishingcharters.com.au/

Pending

Moreton island fishing charters   Ph 0413128056 | https://moretonislandfishingcharters.com.au/

Redcliffe Peninsula

Good Snapper are being caught off Woody Point Jetty. Snapper and Grunter, along with Tailor, Bream, Whiting, Flathead, and School Jewfish, are coming from Hayes, the Pine, Bramble Bay, and off Woody Point Jetty. Yellowfin Whiting are showing in Hayes, around some structures in Bramble Bay, and a few on Margate Beach. North of Scarborough, in Deception Bay, and Bramble Bay, Snapper, Flathead, Tailor, and School Jewfish are active. Snapper, Tailor, Flathead, Bream, and School Jewfish are also being caught off the Eastern beaches, jetties, rocky points, and inshore areas. Good Grunter are coming from the northern inshore reefs, around Scarborough, and in Bramble Bay.

Hornibrook Bait & Tackle   Ph 0483 846 966 | www.facebook.com/HornibrookBT

Nth Stradbroke Island

School Mackerel are active between Green and King Islands and around Rainbow Channel, with the morning proving the best bite time. Whiting are being caught in Rouse Channel and the Small Boat Channel on the Maroon Banks side, with some also around Darcy Light, though the bite has slowed there. Manly Harbour water frontage is producing Flathead and Bream.

Water Tower Bait & Tackle   Ph(07) 3396 1833 | https://watertowerbaitandtackle.com.au

Tailor are being caught along North Stradbroke’s Main Beach. Whiting are coming from Reeder’s Point on Moreton Island, while Bream are active in the Raby Bay canals. Snapper are showing at the Curtin Artificial Reef, and Jewfish are being taken at the West Peel Artificial. Diver Whiting are about at the Chain Banks.

Mossops Tackle Store Cleveland   Ph (07) 3821 1240 | www.mossopsfishing.com.au

Moreton Bay/ Jumpinpin

Moreton Bay is fishing well as water temperatures rise. The bigger tides are now moving into the day, which has the shallow reefs firing. Good Snapper are coming from the front of Raby Bay and Wellington Point along the drop-off ledges, and both North and South Peel Island are producing, depending on wind direction. Harrie Atkins Artificial Reef is holding some quality fish, and the southern bay, from Macleay Island to Lamb and Garden Islands have all been producing good-sized Flathead. Tailor and Threadfin Salmon are still active in the channels around Long Island, Russell Island, Lamb Islands, and Karragarra Island

Jumpin Pin is fishing very well with the massive influx of whitebait, attracting plenty of Tailor in the 40 to 60cm range. Flathead are moving into deeper water to spawn, producing some large, quality fish alongside high numbers of smaller ones. Good Flathead, Tailor, and Jewfish up to 1 metre are being caught from the Pin Bar through to Kalinga bank on the incoming tide and start of the runout tide, with plenty still around Jacobs Well and Cabbage Tree Point.

On low tide, Flathead are active around Jacobs Well and Cabbage Tree Point as long as bait schools in the shallows are targeted. The key is to find bait, with loose baits producing well. Threadfin Salmon and schooling Jewfish are following where seabirds are working, making it worth checking spots like the Five Ways, Tiger Mullet Channel, and Mackenzies for both bait and larger predatory fish.

Capn’s Charters Ph 0410 590 049 | Capns Charters – Lure & Soft Plastic Fishing Charter

Jumpinpin

Pending

Gem Bait & Tackle   Ph (07) 3287 3868 | www.facebook.com/gembait

The warmer weather this week has lifted water temperatures, bringing in the early summer species. Mangrove Jack are starting to show, decent-sized but requiring some effort to catch. Tailor are present in solid sizes, with some over 60 to 70cm, though numbers remain low. Jewfish are tapering off, but good fish are still being caught on live baits. Flathead are cruising in good sizes and numbers, and are expected to start moving toward the bar at this time of year.

South Stradbroke Island

Arrow squid are being caught in the channels near Seaworld and Labrador. Flathead and Flounder are active around Crab Island, while Whiting are coming from Coombabah Creek and the Gold Banks at the Pin. Estuary Cod are showing along the rock weir at Jabiru Island, and some Mangrove Jack are turning up around the pontoons along the southern branch of the Coomera River.

Gold Coast Boat Hire   Ph 0432 710 892 | www.goldcoastboathire.com.au

Gold Coast Broadwater

A few showers Saturday, but overall a good weekend ahead with light winds. Tides are great for whiting during the middle part of the day, with the last half of the run being the best time to target them. They have been on the banks from Wavebreak to the south, on the end of Crab Island, and from the green to the boat ramp at the Broadwater Parklands. Drifting or wading the banks will be the most effective methods, but if you find a patch, don’t be afraid to anchor up.

Flathead have been caught everywhere, with great numbers being reported. Bigger fish are definitely being caught in better numbers in the deep, but those targeting the banks and drains are still getting good numbers of decent fish up to 60cm. The best tide will be early morning, with low tide around 7am.

The surf is also fishing extremely well, with tailor still in good numbers and great quality up to 60cm. Best times are definitely at dusk and early morning, even before first light. Although they are in full swing at K’gari, they are still down here and yet to spawn, which indicates they are still on their way north.

Bream, flathead, whiting, and dart are also being caught in the same gutters during the day. The Seaway will have great tides to fish early in the morning. Across the turn and the first of the run in is probably best.

David McDonald  Private Angler | Runaway Bay Marina

Southport

Offshore, Snapper, Pearl Perch, and Longtail Tuna are being caught using bait, pillies, and live baits, along with mixed reef species including Moses Perch, Tuskfish, Blue Spot Flounder and an impressive 60cm Pearl Perch was taken from the 36 fathoms area. While inshore, Flounder and Tailor are active on a variety of lures.

BK’s Gold Coast Fishing Charters Ph 0414 293 034 | https://bksfishing.com.au/

Yellowfin Tuna are active in the 800 to 1,200-metre canyons offshore, with some Stripe Marlin and Blue Marlin also showing. Back around the 80- to 200-metre line, Kingfish, Amberjack, and Samson Fish are being caught, along with Pearl Perch and medium-sized Snapper. Closer in around the 50-fathom line, there are good numbers of Longtail Tuna, Snapper, and Cobia.

On the 18-fathom line, a few Spanish Mackerel are still about, with Cobia, Silver Dew, and quality Snapper being taken. Inside the seaway, plenty of School Dew are showing along the pipe and northern wall, and good numbers of Jewfish are being caught at the Jumpinpin Bar.

The northern part of the bay is holding good numbers of Bream and Flathead along the upper Gold Banks and slipping sands, with large amounts of Flathead reported. Mud Crabs are present in the rivers, though numbers remain low. Whiting are being caught at Council Chambers and throughout the Narang and Pimpama Rivers. Garfish remain active in the Broadwater, and Squid are still available in good numbers.

Gold Coast Fishing Tackle   Ph (07) 5679 0840 | www.goldcoastfishingtackle.com.au

Tweed Coast

At the Tweed River rock walls, Tailor are well set up, taking pilchards rigged on gangs and metal slugs. The odd Spanish Mackerel is also being picked up from the rocks while chasing tailor.

Inside the river, Bream remain active along the rock walls from the bar up past Chinderra Bridge and around Barneys Point. Flathead numbers are increasing, with bigger breeding fish starting to show. Whiting are being caught in the deeper, cleaner water, mainly on yabbies and worms, while surface lures are yet to fire. The cleanest water gives the best chance for a bite. Jewfish are still active in the river, with fish between 50 and 80 centimetres. Larger Jewfish are being taken from breakwalls and rubble grounds from Tweed down towards Evans Head, with soft plastic paddle tails or mullet flaps working well.

Offshore, from the 24s through to the 50s, Snapper are holding, with current helping keep them feeding. The best bite has been at first light on the bottom, with bigger fish caught early, then later in the morning floating baits down as the fish move higher in the water column. Spanish Mackerel and Wahoo are around the 9 Mile FADs, while other reefs are producing Pearl Perch and Snapper.

The Kingfish season is underway, with some excellent fish coming from the 50- to 70-fathom line, caught on jigs and live baits.

Addict Tackle   Ph (07) 5523 3535 |  https://www.addicttackle.com.au/

Brunswick Heads

Deep sea fishing is producing plenty of Snapper, Trag, Pearl Perch, and Kingfish out in the 50-fathom grounds when wind and swell allow. Along the beaches and rock walls, Dart, Bream, Blackfish, and Flathead are being caught. Rivers are holding Bream, Blackfish, Whiting, and Flathead, while Mud Crabs are just starting to turn up.

Bruns Beach, Bait & Tackle   https://www.instagram.com/brunsbeachbaitntackle/

Ballina

Pending

Ballina Bait and Tackle   Ph 0266862527 | https://www.facebook.com/p/Ballina-Bait-and-Tackle-100063582669959/

Evans Head

Along Airforce Beach and Main Beach, Tailor and Jewfish are worth targeting in the mornings and evenings, while during the day Dart, Bream, Flathead, and the odd Whiting are about. Around the North and South break walls, Flathead, Bream, and Luderick are still being caught. Further upstream, Whiting are active along with some Mud Crabs. Offshore at Chaos Reef, Snapper and Trag are fishing well.

Evans Head Sports & Marine   Ph (02) 6682 4536 | www.facebook.com/EvansheadSportsMarine

Yamba

The river is fishing even better as the water clears, with more good reports coming in. Flathead are holding well at the moment, including a 70cm Flathead caught on a hardbody lure. A few Whiting have started to show, mostly smaller fish. Bream remain active around the walls and are likely moving into the rivers as well. A few crabs have been caught, though numbers are still low. Offshore, despite the wind picking up, anglers have found some good action around just outside the bar on the reef there, landing a few quality Jew fish on jigs, and there are still Snapper in the southern grounds. Overall, fishing remains strong both inshore and offshore.

Yamba Bait and Tackle Ph (02) 6646 1514 | https://www.facebook.com/yambabaitandtackle/

FRESHWATER FISHING

Hinze Dam

At Hinze Dam, bait fishing with live shrimp hard along the trees have been producing Bass, the occasional Yellowbelly, and Silver Perch. Warmer conditions over the next four to six weeks are expected to improve fishing, with the potential for more Saratoga to become active as water temperatures rise.

Gold Coast Fishing Tackle   Ph (07) 5679 0840 | www.goldcoastfishingtackle.com.au

Moogerah Dam

At Moogera Dam, the fish are holding around the spit in deeper water. Metal spoons in the 20 to 30 gram range are working well, along with soft plastics on a half-ounce jighead, 3 to 4-inch paddle tails slow-rolled along the bottom. Big Bass are active, and chatterbaits are effective this time of year. Lipless crankbaits and spinnerbaits along the edges, around trees and timber, are also producing as the fish move about looking for food.

Charltons Fishing    Ph (07) 3818 1677 | www.charltonsfishing.com.au

Maroon Dam

At Maroon Dam, surface bites are starting early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Small creature baits, poppers, and spinnerbaits around timber edges are working well. In deeper water, soft plastics slow-rolled on the bottom and metal blades are catching Bass effectively.

Charltons Fishing    Ph (07) 3818 1677 | www.charltonsfishing.com.au

Kurwongbah

At Kurwongbah, the Saratoga bite has been quiet, though early morning and late afternoon along the edges can produce results. Bass are being caught off the points using vibes and spinnerbaits.

Tackleworld Lawnton    Ph (07) 3205 7475 | www.facebook.com/tackleworldlawnton

Lake Samsonvale/North Pine Dam

At Lake Samsonvale/North Pine Dam, soft plastics are best for deeper schooled fish, with metal spoons also taking catches. Three-inch paddle tails on a heavy jighead, slow-rolled along the bottom, are working well early and late in the day. Spinnerbaits along the edges and metal spoons slowly rolled along drop-offs are also producing.

Charltons Fishing    Ph (07) 3818 1677 | www.charltonsfishing.com.au

Lake Kurwongbah

At Lake Kurwongbah, the smaller of the two dams is fishing well. Small blades along weed edges, soft plastics, and chatterbaits are effective. The bigger Saratoga are more active this time of year, so light-coloured spinnerbaits around 3/8 ounce in the bays, along with small soft plastics slow-rolled off edges, are attracting attention.

Charltons Fishing    Ph (07) 3818 1677 | www.charltonsfishing.com.au

THIS WEEK’S GALLERY

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Fishos Tackleworld

The Chandlery Bait & Tackle

Noosa Bluewater Charters

Deep Sea Fishing Co

Noosa River Fishing Safaris

Capn’s Charters

High Calibre Charters

Tackle land

BK’s Gold Coast Fishing Charters

Gold Coast Boat Hire


Tackleworld Lawnton