Fishing Report for 6th November 2025

Fishing Report Thu 06 Nov 2025

## Tidal fish closer reminder ## Barramundi closed season in tidal waters from 1 November to 31 January. Check the full list of closures and details on the Queensland Fisheries website: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/boating-fishing/rec-fishing/rules/closures

Hervey Bay / Fraser Island

On the front beaches, nice-sized Grunter have been caught on both the south side of the harbour and along the front Esplanade, particularly around the shallow reefs.

Juvenile Black Marlin have been spotted at Rooneys, and Mangrove Jack are active in the lower reaches of the Burrum River, along with Flathead and Tarpon. Threadfin Salmon are showing down the straights, though the bite has been slow at the Peer due to northerly winds and dirty water. Whiting are expected to pick up this week with the recent moon phase.

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

Tin Can Bay

Mangrove Jack have been firing in the Bay over the past few weeks. With temperatures climbing and the big tides following the full moon, the fishing is shaping up to be very productive. Live baits and lures are both working well, particularly when fished deep into the snags. Mud Crabs have been a little slow, but the recent rain and more to come should get the creeks firing. Fresh bait remains the most effective.

Whiting are in very good numbers and increasing in size, with many fish between 380 and 420 mm. The flats out the front of Poona and Tinnarnbar have been producing quality fish on the flood tides. Mixed reef fishing throughout the Bay is also strong. Grassies, Squire, Cod, and smaller Tuskfish are taking Pilchards and squid, along with 40–60 g slow-pitch jigs and 100 m vibes.

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

Noosa

North Reef and Chardons have both fished well with plenty of Tuna, Cobia, Pearlies, Squire and a few Kingfish mixed in with the bait schools, though the sharks have been thick. The Barwon Banks and Hards have produced Snapper, Pearlies, Moses Perch and Amberjack along the outer edges, but there’s been a fair bit of current around the full moon.

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

Flathead are very thick at the moment, mostly in the mid-50 cm range, making them perfect eating size. A lot of larger Bream are being caught around the river mouth on the flooding tide.

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

Plenty of Cobia have been caught this week, along with some nice Tuskfish, Goldband, Frypan Snapper, Sweetlip, Moses Perch, and Maori Cod. Cobia and Tuskfish are coming from North and Sunshine Reefs, while Goldband and quality Snapper are being taken up at Double Island Point.

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

The water is very clear at the moment, with plenty of Bream being caught around the area. Activity has been influenced by the recent full moon, which tends to quiet them down briefly, but they pick up before and after the moon phase. Whiting are showing near the Frying Pan and river mouth, with Yabbies proving to be the best fresh bait for a good bite. Flathead are still around, particularly on the sand flats near the heads, taking Pilchard Tails. Up the Noosa River system, anglers are picking up a few Jewfish on a variety of lures and Trevally remain active across all systems. Mud Crabs are starting to become more active with the warming water and humidity.

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

Maroochydore

Bream and Whiting are active throughout the river, with Flathead holding in the middle reaches. Mud Crabs are moving well throughout the system following the recent rain.

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

Mooloolaba

At Murphy’s Reef, Cobia and Spanish Mackerel have been caught. Coolum Reef has produced School Mackerel and grassy Sweetlip. On the Outer Gneerings, grassy Sweetlip and Tuskfish are showing. Barwon Banks, on the eastern side, have produced Snapper and Pearl Perch. You’ll also find quality Pearl Perch coming from the bottom of the hards.

Along the beaches, a few Whiting are being caught in the gutters at Kawana. In the rivers, Trevally are taking micro jigs, and Mangrove Jack are active throughout the Maroochy and Mooloolah systems around any available structure.

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

Caloundra

No report this week

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

Along the beaches, Whiting are still coming in, along with some Dart. Smaller sharks, including Blacktip, Bull Sharks, and Sand Whalers, have been active along the coastline from Caloundra up to Kawana, with some anglers targeting them at night with some catching good sized Jew fish as well at night. The inshore reefs are producing Sweetlip, School Mackerel, Spotted Mackerel, and a few Cobia. Spanish Mackerel haven’t shown yet but are expected any day now.

Sharks have been making some areas difficult to fish, with reports of anglers finding fish but unable to get to them because of shark activity, similar to last year. In the canals and passages, Whiting remain active, along with the occasional Mangrove Jack, Flathead, and Grunter. Bull Sharks are also present. Dredging has clouded some waters, which is likely to continue for a while, but it has also stirred up the Mud Crabs. The recent rain has pushed a few Mud Crabs around, and anglers have been picking up some decent catches using Mullet bait.

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

Northern Moreton Bay

Offshore, Marlin have been coming in well on trolled hardbodies, as well as slow-trolled live and dead baits out at Hutchies. Snapper are being caught both at shallow and deep Tempest, including around the North Moreton artificial reef.

Along the Redcliff foreshore, Grunter are still hitting well, particularly around Scarborough, with Snapper also showing around Woody Point and Otter Rock. Inside the creeks, Flathead have been active in the Pine River and Caboolture River on the outgoing tide. Summer Whiting are being caught around Bakers Flat in the Caboolture River, Hayes Inlet in the Pine River, and at the mouths of Coochin and Bells Creek in the passage. Mud Crabs are showing well in the middle reaches of the creeks after recent rain, especially during the bigger tides, with the recent full moon suggesting the weekend should be excellent for crabbing.

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

Sandgate/Shorncliffe Pier

No report this week

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

Brisbane River

Sand Crabs have been showing out the front of Aquatic Paradise and King Island, and from the front of Manly Harbour North up to Fisherman’s Island. In the rivers, Bream, Flathead, and Grunter are active, with Threadfin and the occasional Jewfish but the Snapper have been a bit quiet. Best action has been from the Gateway Bridge down to the river mouth, especially along rock walls and in deeper holes for Threadfin and Trevally.

Mackerel are starting to appear in cleaner water. Productive areas include the northern side of Mud Island, the River Leads, Measured Mile, out the front of the Sandhills, Karingal, and down to Harris Reef, as well as Hope Banks, Wellington Point, and the back of Green Island. Water clarity is important, as Mackerel tend to avoid dirty water during big tides and recent moons.

A few Sweetlip have been caught on the eastern side of Green Island, and the eastern side of Mud Island near Huybers Light at Wellington Point is also fishing well. The same areas are fishing well for Mackerel, particularly when using a Pilchard floated out the back. Overall, the rivers are producing solid fish for anglers who persist, including some nice Grunter around 40 to 55 cm.

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

Moreton Bay Offshore

Good catches of Tuskfish, Pearl Perch, Moses Perch and Snapper have been coming from 50 metres of water off North Stradbroke Island.

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

Redcliffe Peninsula

There’s been plenty of School Jew and Grunter right around the peninsula. Mangrove Jack have been active in the Pine River and canals, with a few Barramundi also turning up in the canals. Yellowfin Whiting are being caught in Hayes Inlet, the Pine River, Bramble Bay, off Margate Beach, Scarborough and along the groynes at Brighton. Grunter are showing up in Hayes, the Pine, on the inshore reefs and through the canals.

Bream and Snapper have been taken off the jetties and on the inshore reefs. Flathead are about in the Pine, Hayes, Bramble Bay, off the northern beaches, in Deception Bay and along the Brighton groynes. Sand Crabs are running in Bramble Bay and off the eastern foreshores, while Mud Crabs are starting to move in the rivers and creeks.

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

Nth Stradbroke Island

Around Green Island, Snapper and Sweetlip are being caught. Land-based Whiting are active at Wellington Point and the Chain Banks. Sand Crabs are showing around Green Island, and Wynnum Foreshore, accessible by boat.

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

Moreton Bay/ Jumpinpin

There have been some solid Squire and Snapper catches around Peel Island, with both the northern and southern sides fishing well again. Finding bait holding along the reef edge is a good sign, and first or last light has been the most productive time to fish.

Good-sized Grunter and Threadfin Salmon have been reported off Wellington Point and the Port of Brisbane, particularly where baitfish are schooling along the current lines.

Jumpinpin continues to produce well, with plenty of Mulloway from 55 cm up to a metre being caught through the Pin Bar on the high tide when the cleaner water pushes through and the current eases. Large jerkbaits and paddle-tail plastics have been working well, also accounting for some quality Flathead. While the Flathead spawn is nearly over, there are still good fish around, especially further back in the system along the weed edges where bait is present.

Threadfin Salmon have been active around Jacobs Well, Cabbage Tree Point, and the southern Bay islands. Scanning for bait and fish on the side scan is key to finding them. Trevally are also about near Russell Island, with fish around 60 cm being reported. Whiting have been caught in good numbers in the lagoons on the northern end of South Stradbroke Island.

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

This week, Mulloway have been feeding strongly, influenced by the full moon, larger tides, and recent rain. Flathead are being caught in good numbers and sizes. Mangrove Jack are becoming more active, with some solid fish around 40 cm. Whiting are feeding on live bloodworms and yabbies, with anglers reporting good catches of 20 fish or more.

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

South Stradbroke Island

Pending

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

Gold Coast Broadwater

Winds are picking up Saturday afternoon with an offshore change overnight. High tide is in the middle of the day, which is great for whiting. They have been a consistent catch over the last month or two around Wavebreak and the banks to the south, but with the limited rain so far this year, they are pushing back up the rivers. There are still fish near the seaway, but the better numbers are coming from the council chambers up in the Nerang. The Coomera and Pimpama rivers have also been fishing well in the middle sections.

With the offshore change Sunday, it will be a great time to fish the beach. Some good catches of bream, flathead, and dart have come in over the last few days. Though this time of year is not normally associated with tailor, you can target them successfully as they make their way back south. There have been seasons where they have continued into December.

Flathead have been caught around Tipplers, the drains along the measured mile, and around the Aldershots. Trolling shallow-diving minnows has been very effective and a great way to cover more ground. Though up north around Peel Island has been fishing well for sand crabs, down here has been hit and miss, with not many fishers coming in with great numbers. Surely it won’t be too long before things change.

David McDonald
Private Angler | Runaway Bay Marina

Southport

Water temperatures have dropped a couple of degrees this week after sitting around 25, which has fired up the winter species again. Cobia, Snapper, Pearl Perch and Kingfish have been active, along with Blue Spot Flathead, Teraglin, Tuskfish and Tailor.

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

Snapper and Pearl Perch are being caught around the 36-fathom mark. No reports of Mackerel yet. Longtail Tuna have been taken off the rocks near Tweed Heads using slugs and similar lures. A recent Marlin and game fishing competition ran successfully last week.

Inshore, a nice bag of Whiting has been caught on the sand flats near Wave Break using worms, which are very hard to get at the moment. Frozen beach worms have been in short supply, with only a couple of packets available from a recent stock. Flathead are still being caught around the bridges, though there hasn’t been much mention of Bream. A few Mud Crabs have likely been moving, indicated by strong sales of Mullet bait.

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

Tweed Coast

Mangrove Jack season has kicked off with good activity around the bridges and rock walls. Flathead are still being caught through the main rivers, and there have been great catches of Whiting in both the upper and lower reaches. With the rain, most anglers have been sticking closer to the river mouths where the water’s a bit saltier. A few Mud Crabs are starting to show up in the Tweed River, Currumbin Creek, and Tallebudgera Creek.

Offshore, there are still plenty of Snapper around in close, and Kingfish have started showing up at Nine Mile. A couple of Spanish Mackerel were caught yesterday, marking the start of the pelagic activity. Out wider, there’s been action with plenty of birds feeding over the grounds along with reports of Striped and Blue Marlin. Things have definitely started to come alive over the past week.

Off the headlands, the bite has slowed since the cooler season, though the odd Tailor is still being caught. Longtail Tuna have quietened down. In the freshwater, Bass are biting well in the upper reaches of the Tweed creeks, with anglers getting them on surface lures like cicadas and live baits.

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

Brunswick Heads

Offshore there’s been plenty of quality Kingfish on the wider reefs, along with Snapper and Pearl Perch. The beaches have produced Whiting, Dart, Tarwhine, Bream and Flathead. The rock walls have held Jacks, Dart, Bream and Tarwhine, with the occasional Tailor and Jewfish turning up. In the river, anglers have been finding Jacks, Bream, Flathead, Whiting and Blackfish. Mud Crabs are about, though numbers are still a bit low for now.

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

Ballina

Offshore fishing has been solid this week, though conditions look set to deteriorate heading into the weekend. The current in close has fluctuated between 1.5 and 2 knots, with quality Snapper, Flathead and Tuskfish taken along the 32-fathom line. The 48s have been quieter, producing a few Pearl Perch and small Kingfish.

Plenty of boats pushed out wide chasing Yellowfin Tuna, with fish taken on skirted lures, deep-diving hardbodies, and stickbaits.

In the river, the large tides have stirred up Mud Crabs through both the creeks and main channels. The big tides have also favoured Whiting, with good fish reported in North Creek and the main river on worms and yabbies. Flathead have been spread from the ferry to the river mouth, with larger fish taking live baits and big soft plastics, while pilchards, prawns and smaller paddle-tail plastics picked up the rest.

The rock walls above the ferry have held Bream, Mangrove Jack and school-sized Mulloway. Bream have been most active on the run-in tide, biting on small hardbodies, prawns and mullet fillets.

Beach fishing has been slower, with a few Flathead, Whiting and the odd Tailor about. With the weekend wind, the river might be the better option.

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

Evans Head

Up the Evans Head River, Bream, Flathead, and Whiting are still active, with some good Mud Crabs being caught and the occasional Mangrove Jack. Offshore has been quiet so far. Along Airforce Beach, Tailor are still coming in during the mornings and evenings, with the occasional Jewfish also being caught. During the day, Bream remain active, along with the occasional Flathead and some Whiting. Around the breakwalls, anglers are finding a mix of Bream, Flathead, and Whiting.

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

Yamba

There’s been a bit of rain over the weekend which has added some colour to the water, but it hasn’t slowed the fishing much. The river is still fishing well with Bream and Flathead about. Whiting are still a little slow, though there are some Mangrove Jacks being caught through the river. Further upriver, Bass are still biting. Not much has been heard about Mud Crabs yet. They might’ve been further upriver late last week, but the recent rain could push them back down.

Offshore, there are still Snapper and Pearl Perch being caught, with some Tuna hanging around. No reports of Mackerel yet, but that’ll depend on the water temperature. Further south, anglers have been finding Kingfish and a few smaller Dolphin Fish around the FADs.

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

FRESHWATER FISHING

Wivenhoe Dam

Some good catches have been coming from Wivenhoe Dam, with both Bass and Yellowbelly active around the main basin. The fish are holding deep along the old riverbed in 40 to 50 feet of water, sometimes even deeper. Deep-diving lures on the troll are working well, along with metal spoons in the 30 to 40 gram range. Around Platypus Cliffs, anglers have been finding Yellowbelly on small crankbaits, soft plastics, and spinnerbaits. The rocky points across the dam, including Billy’s Bay, are also worth fishing, as they’re holding both Bass and Yellowbelly at the moment.

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

Maroon Dam

At Maroon Dam, the bite has been a bit patchy, but the fish have started to fire up. Early morning and late afternoon are best for topwater action using small poppers or insect-style lures. As the day brightens, small spinnerbaits, blades, and crankbaits such as Jackall Chubbies have been effective around the timber. Out in the main basin, soft plastics fished around the weed edges have been picking up Bass through the middle of the day.

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

Moogerah Dam

Moogerah Dam has been fishing tough lately, though there have still been some Bass caught in 20 to 30 feet of water. The most productive lures have been small soft plastics and metal blades, with a few fish also taking crankbaits and chatterbaits.

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

Hinze Dam

Hinze Dam continues to fish very well. Chatterbaits have been producing solid results, especially in darker and gold tones. Lipless crankbaits like the Jackall TN60 are also working. Spinnerbaits have been effective later in the day around the trees, with plenty of Bass holding tight to the structure along the dam edges.

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

On the eastern side of Hinze Dam, live shrimp are producing good results.

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

North Pine Dam

Freshwater, North Pine Dam is fishing very well on the deeper points using spoons and trolled hardbodies. Lake Kurwongbah is producing Bass and Saratoga on surface lures around the edges early morning and late afternoon.

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

North Pine Dam is fishing the best it has in a long time, particularly for those working the banks. Walking the edges and casting spinnerbaits, metal spoons, or soft plastics rigged with jig spinners has been productive. Crankbaits and chatterbaits are also worth throwing, with plenty of Bass being caught once a school is located.

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

Lake Kurwongbah

On the north side, Lake Kurwongbah has been fishing well, especially along the weed edges. Small hardbodies, spinnerbaits, blade spinners, and soft plastics are all working.

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