Fishing Report for 27th November 2025

Fishing Report Thu 27 Nov 2025

Hervey Bay / Fraser Island

On Fraser, from Happy Valley up to the beachfront, Indian Head, and Waddy Point, Tailor are still being caught, though numbers are low with anglers getting 5 or 6 a day. Good-sized Whiting are coming from the gutters, along with Dart and the occasional Flathead. Off Breaksea, deep dropping is producing Pearl Perch, Bar Cod, Ruby Snapper, and some Squire around the 200–300 metre mark.

Inshore, small juvenile Black Marlin are still being caught, though numbers aren’t as high as in previous years. Rooneys to Station Hill and Wuthumbah are worth a try, trolling 5–6 inch skirts. Flying fish are the main bait indicator, trolled around six to seven knots, with a teaser running as well. Longtail Tuna and Mack Tuna have moved into the Bay. Best lures are 30–40 gram metals or 5-inch jerk shads, depending on bait size. Queenfish, Golden Trevally, big Cobia, and Spanish Mackerel are being caught in the gutters and around Platypus and near Rooneys.

Inshore areas are producing good-sized Grunter, Flathead, and Coral Trout from Point Vernon down to Big Woody and the straights. The piers have a lot of bait and are producing Bream, Flathead, Whiting, and occasional small School Mackerel and Mulloway. Large Tiger Sharks have been sighted off the piers recently. Further down the straights, Threadfin Salmon, Blue Salmon, Flathead, Grunter, small Queenfish, and small Golden Trevally are active. Three- to four-inch prawn imitations are working well.

Fishos Tackleworld
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Tin Can Bay

Up in the local creeks, Estuary Cod are being caught as bycatch from Mangrove Jack anglers. Cod are not fussy and will take almost anything that swims or floats by when feeding. Mangrove Jack are still coming in good numbers, with both bait and lures working well. Grunter are taking fresh strip baits like squid and mullet fillets, fished into the deep holes in many local creeks. They’re also hitting 70–85mm soft vibes and smaller prawn-style lures.

Crabs have been quiet, which is typical for November, though when a few are found the quality is good. Around the full moon, crabbing usually produces a better yield. Fresh bait and a good soak are recommended. There have been reports of some good-sized Queenfish and GTs, with quality fish caught around Inskip and the Big Mick areas. Live bait is effective, while poppers or stickbaits can provide a more active approach. Target current edges with bait in the water to find a few GTs.

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

Noosa

North Reef and Chardons have produced pearl perch, cobia, Moses perch and tuna. Further north, Double Island Point turned up gold-band snapper, cobia, solid snapper and a few reds.

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

Good fish across the offshore grounds. The run up towards Double Island Point produced quality snapper, pearl perch, spangled emperor, tuskfish, Maori cod and Moses perch. Closer in, North Reef and Chardons held big snapper on soft plastics, tuskfish along the outer edges, more pearl perch and the odd cobia.

Bait schools have pushed in with healthy numbers showing on the sounder. Sharks and mac tuna have been the main things working them over so far, with only scattered reports of spotty mackerel. Anglers are waiting for them to show in proper numbers.

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

There are plenty of Whiting and Bream on the shallow sandbars around the river mouth. Crabbing is fairly slow. Trevally and Tailor are active around Hilton and Gympie Terrace, with Flathead in the shallows near Lake Weyba and Hilton Terrace. Upriver, Jewfish and Mangrove Jack are being caught around the rock bars and mouth of Lake Cooroibah.

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

Maroochydore

Bream have been caught throughout the rivers, with Whiting active down at the river mouth this week. A few Mud Crabs are around, but numbers are low.

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

Mooloolaba

Caloundra Wide is producing plenty of quality Snapper and some Pearl Perch. East of the Barwon Banks there have also been good Snapper and Pearl Perch. Wahoo and Dolphinfish are showing along the northern end of the Barwon Banks, with Dolphinfish holding on the FADs. Murphy’s Reef has Cobia and Grassy Sweetlip. Off Coolum Reef there have been Spanish Mackerel and more Grassy Sweetlip.

The beaches have been quieter, though the odd Flathead is still coming out of the gutters. In the canal systems, the storm build-ups have fired up a solid Mangrove Jack bite around pontoons and structure. With the recent rain it’s worth putting a few crab pots in, as crabs should be moving again.

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

Caloundra

Offshore fishing the Barwon Banks have been doing well on Pearl Perch using bottom-bashing rigs with fresh pilchards and mullet. Further out, whole pilchards floated back over strong mid-water shows in 80m have produced solid Snapper pushing past 6kg. Spotted Mackerel are expected to push into the Caloundra Bight soon, which should add some variety to offshore catches.

Salty Fishing Charters
Ph 0459 636 798 | https://saltyfishingcharters.com.au/

A few Spotted Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel are sitting out the front at the 5 and 7 Mile reefs. Snapper and Sweetlip are also in close around Caloundra 5 Mile and Currimundi Reef. There are heaps of Trevally in the Passage, mainly Bigeye and GTs, with a lot of bait pushing through and plenty of surface bust-ups. Metal lures are the go. Mangrove Jack are active in the canals, and Mud Crabs are moving in the creeks around the mangroves. Whiting and Flathead have been quieter this week. With the storms rolling through, many anglers have been taking cover.

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

Northern Moreton Bay

Most areas are fishing much the same as last week. Redcliffe is the one standout, with Snapper starting to fire along the front thanks to the dirtier water. The grounds off Margate, Redcliffe and Scarborough is worth a look. Flathead are sitting in the deeper holes at the river mouths where the water is cleaner. The top of the tide and early run-out are the better windows. Bream will stay spread through all systems, including the canals around Newport and Bribie, as they handle the freshwater without trouble.

The mouth of the Brisbane River is worth trying for species like Threadfin and Jewfish, with the dirty water pushing bait out and triggering a feed. With the recent rain it’s also a good time to start dropping pots, as Mud Crabs should be on the move. The river around Pine River and the Caboolture is worth a look. Once water levels settle, the creeks off the South Pine/ North Pine rivers and Enoggera Creek are worth trying for Bass. As conditions clear, Mangrove Jack should also switch on.

Tackleworld Lawnton  
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Sandgate/Shorncliffe Pier

A solid run of grunter has come from Cabbage Tree Creek, including a quality fish taken on light gear. Moreton Bay also produced a good snapper on mullet fillet, with the fish putting up a decent fight before being landed. Shorncliffe Pier turned up a tidy bream, adding to what has been reliable pier fishing over the past week.

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

Brisbane River

Fishing is much the same as last week. Jewfish and Threadfin in the Port of Brisbane are coming in just legal or slightly under. Mud Crabs are in reasonable numbers, but sand crabs have quietened. With the weather keeping anglers off the water, bay reports have been fairly quiet.

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

Moreton Bay Offshore

Trag, Jewfish, and plenty of Flathead are coming from 80 metres east of Moreton. A few Tuna, Snapper, Tuskfish, and Pearl Perch are being caught off Point Lookout.

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

Good fish showed up in close over the weekend. Pearl perch and tuskfish were common, with the odd snapper mixed in. Bait schools are thick offshore and the tuna are hitting them hard.

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

Redcliffe Peninsula

Pending

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

Nth Stradbroke Island

Whiting are holding around the Small Ships Channel, the Chain Banks, and the Sand Hills. Squire are around most of the Bay Islands. Mud Crabs are active in Tingalpa Creek, and sand crabs have moved closer to shore into the shallower waters.

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

Moreton Bay/ Jumpinpin

Moreton Bay is fishing very well, with summer months shaping up strongly. Around Peel, the shallow reefs on the north, west, and south sides are producing Snapper in the 45–50 cm range, along with plenty of Sweetlip and Spangled Emperor. Out the front of Raby Bay Boat Ramp, the rubble at Raven Bay, and Wellington Point, areas where the bottom drops from 2–3 metres to 4–5 metres are holding good numbers of Squire and Sweetlip.

Mackerel are active around the beacons in the northern Bay. Once bait is located, slugs worked along the bottom and burned back up have been effective. Further south, around Garden Island and Long Island, Flathead are hitting along the bank edges on the low tide. Threadfin Salmon are active down near the Russell Island to Long Island stretch.

Jumpinpin is fishing very well, though the water is a little dirtier. The high tide is still producing, with deeper areas around the river mouth, Kalinga Bank, the deep edge, and out at the Jumpinpin Bar worth targeting. Tailor are coming through on the incoming tide. Following feeding birds is effective. Flathead are being caught but are a bit spread out, with some in the deeper water at Jumpinpin along with Jewfish. Plenty of fish are still coming from Tipplers Channel, Cabbage Tree Point, and Jacobs Well.

Mangrove Jack are starting to fire up after the storms. Areas such as Sovereign Islands, the Coomera River, and back toward Jacobs Well, including the Calypso Bay rock walls, have been producing. The bite is expected to strengthen heading into the full moon next week.

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

Jumpinpin

A few Flathead are being caught along the edges and drop-offs near Pandanus and Kangaroo Island. Plenty of Bream are coming from Kalinga and the Stockyards. Whiting are active around the Pig Styes and Fishermen’s Channel. A couple of Tailor are being caught in Canaipa Passage and as far in as Cabbage Tree Point.

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

This week, Jumpinpin produced some solid Whiting, with a few larger models moving through. Mangrove Jack are starting to fire, with a few being caught. Threadfin Salmon are still active but have been very fussy. Jewfish around 50–70 cm are providing good sport. Schools of Tailor are moving through, with anglers seeing either a few fish or a bulk school. Flathead have been consistent but standard in numbers.

Jacobs Well Boat Hire
Ph (07) 5546 2608 | www.jacobswellboathire.com.au

South Stradbroke Island

Mud Crabs are holding in deeper holes, with little activity close to shore so far. A few Whiting are around, but they’re on the smaller side. With the rolling storms and northerly winds its been making conditions tough for Anglers to get out.

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

Gold Coast Broadwater

This weekend looks great for jacks, with afternoon storms forecast both days and a high tide in the late afternoon. The storms this week have really turned them on, with catches coming from the Coomera and Nerang Rivers. A couple of land-based spots in the Nerang are HOTA along the rock wall and the northern side of the Isle of Capri bridge on the eastern bank. In the Coomera, the most popular spot is the weir at Oxenford, where many fish have been caught over the years. Fishing across a tide change and using live bait will give you the best chance.

Mud crabs have also really turned on, with most people coming back with at least a couple. The best spots were further up around Jacob’s Well Channel and towards Wally’s Gutter. The tides this weekend will be perfect for targeting the seaway. The tidal run will be lighter with the half moon, giving you longer to target the bottom with baits. The end of the north wall will be worth a look for jew. Flathead have been caught on the low tide between the banks at Crab Island and the Aldershots, and they are a good option during the day on the run out.

David McDonald
Private Angler | Runaway Bay Marina

Southport

It’s been a bit of a hard slog this week, quite typical of November. Summer storms, cold & strong upwelling currents and being in between seasons has meant less days at sea and quieter catches. We’ve been chipping away at mixed reef fish, like tusk fish, teraglin and Moses perch. We are hanging out for the summer pelagics to switch on, like mackerel and mahi mahi.

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

Blue Marlin and Striped Marlin are being caught on the wider grounds between 200 and 600 metres. Around the 50-metre mark, Kingfish have been strong over the last couple of weeks and are the dominant species, along with some Amberjack and Samsonfish. Snapper remain excellent, and Doggie Mackerel are starting to appear on the 12 and 18-fathom reefs. Cobia are still producing in the same areas.

On the beaches, there’s a good run of summer Whiting and Dart. Inside the Broadwater, Whiting fishing has been excellent, with plenty of big Flathead in the shallows. Trolling and casting larger lures should produce a feed without issue. Mud Crabs have started moving with the rain, both in the Broadwater and up into the rivers. Mangrove Jack are feeding well, particularly at night on the run-out tide, along with Trevally. Eastern Cod, Moses Perch, Bream, and Whiting are active up the rivers.

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

Tweed Coast

Fishing 40 metres off Kingscliff and 30 metres east of Nine Mile earlier in the week produced good catches of Snapper. Despite the water still being cool, Snapper have been actively feeding.

Cushy Fishing Charters
Ph 0418 631 076 | www.cushyfishingcharters.com.au

This week is similar to last week, as not many have been out with the bad weather. Whiting are in good numbers through the rivers, with Trevally about and some solid Tailor off the rock walls. Large Bream and Flathead are also being caught. Mangrove Jack remain active, and Mud Crabs are moving in strong numbers due to the weather. No reports from offshore.

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

Brunswick Heads

Not much has changed since last week. Kingfish are still coming in strong, along with Snapper, Jewfish, Blue Spot Flathead, and some Tuna. Beaches are producing Dart, Whiting, Tailor, Bream, and Flathead. Rock walls are holding Jewfish, Bream, Dart, Tailor, and Trevally. Rivers are producing Mangrove Jack, Bream, Flathead, Whiting, Trevally, and a few Mud Crabs.

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

Ballina

Offshore fishing has been a bit quiet this week. A small number of Snapper are still around the close reefs, mainly caught on unweighted pilchards and soft plastics. Out on the 32-fathom reefs there’s been a mixed bag of Flathead, Snapper, Trag, Tuskfish, and Mulloway. Stronger currents further out have made targeting Pearl Perch, Kingfish, and Amberjack more difficult, though on calmer days some have been caught on baits like Mullet or Squid, and larger jigs in the 250–400 gram range.

In the river, Flathead are spread from the river mouth to Wardell. Larger fish are taking live baits closer to the mouth, while smaller fish are hitting prawns, pilchards, and paddle tail plastics further upriver. Bream are being caught in better numbers from Pimlico Island to Riley’s Hill, mostly along the rock walls. Warm weather and recent storms have activated Mangrove Jack, with some quality fish landed and lost this week. Suspending hard body lures are working well during the day, while live bait is slightly more effective at night.

Tides have been smaller recently, slowing Mud Crab activity, but this weekend’s larger tides could provide a good opportunity in both creeks and the main river. Beach fishing has been disappointing, with only a few Flathead and Whiting showing. A bit of wind next week may improve conditions and boost catches across the beaches.

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

Evans Head

Along Airforce Beach and Main Beach, Bream and School Jew are being caught. Around the river mouth, there are good Bream, School Jew, and Flathead, along with Whiting. The upper reaches of the rivers are producing Mud Crabs. Offshore, the close-in reefs are holding Snapper and Trag.

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

Yamba

River fishing is still going well. Bream and Flathead are moving around, and Whiting numbers have picked up with good quality fish. Mangrove Jack are still being caught, mainly on live baits, though a few are coming from lures. Bass fishing up the rivers is also tracking well. There have been good numbers of Giant Herring showing up, which has given anglers some fun on surface gear. Crabbing remains slow with not much change there. Offshore, the water temperature has dropped even more, which may push the pelagics back even further. Snapper, Pearl Perch and Trag are still fishing well though.

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

FRESHWATER FISHING

Maroon Dam

Maroon Dam fished well last weekend with plenty of smaller Bass taken on shrimp-style soft plastics, small paddle tails, blades and small crankbaits. Bigger fish are harder to find but still there. Up the back of the creek arm there’s a large weed bank that’s holding fish. Small frogs or plastics on the surface will pull Bass through the day, but you’ll need to work through numbers to get the larger ones.

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

Moogerah Dam

Moogerah Dam is fishing steady and has a comp on this weekend. Spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, chatterbaits and metal spoons are the main options. Throw these at any active fish you find and adjust from there.

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

Hinze Dam

Hinze Dam’s eastern ramp is still closed due to road works, but the western ramp is open. From there, anglers are finding Saratoga in the bays using small spinnerbaits, topwater poppers, stickbaits and insect-style lures in the early morning. As the day warms up, Bass push deeper. Spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits around the tree lines are producing, with reports suggesting fish are sitting further up the dam. Recent rain will shift fish around, so starting upstream is a good call.

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

At Hinze Dam, reports have been quiet, but with all the rain, Saratoga should be up near the banks in shallow water chasing frogs and anything flushed out. Floating lures and flies along the shoreline or just off the bank, twitched across, are recommended.

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

Lake Kurwongbah/North Pine Dam

A few Bass were caught on lightly weighted 3-inch minnow-style plastics cast across the points at Lake Kurwongbah. North Pine Dam hasn’t had many reports, though a few Saratoga have come from the boating-permit area on topwaters and swimbaits.

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

North Pine Dam/ Lake Samsonvale

North Pine Dam, Lake Samsonvale, is fishing steady. Bass are still being caught along the banks, but it takes a bit of walking and there aren’t many in each stretch. Some fish are pushing 50 cm, but they’re spaced out. From the bank, spinnerbaits and metal spoons are working. There are still schooled Bass in the main basin, so anyone in a kayak can target them with small soft plastics or metal spoons in the deeper water.

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

Lake Kurwongbah

Lake Kurwongbah is the smaller dam on the north side of town and it’s fishing well. Anglers picked up Bass and the odd Saratoga on the weekend. Bass are sitting tight on those weed edges, so small chatterbaits and soft plastics with a blade or spinner on a jighead work. A slow roll along the weed edges is enough to get hits. Early mornings are good for topwater, with small poppers or stickbaits over the weed banks producing Bass. Saratoga are sitting in the backs of the bays and respond to the same topwater gear, plus small spinnerbaits along the weed edges.

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

Borumba Dam/Ewen Maddock Dam

Borumba Dam has produced some great Saratoga on surface lures. Bass and Saratoga have also been active at Ewen Maddock Dam.

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

Lake Lenthalls – Lake Monduran

Lake Monduran is fishing well, with the main basin holding deeper fish, so trolling or using a live scope in the water column is effective. Reports from Lake Lenthalls has been quiet.

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