Fishing Report for 9th October 2025

Fishing Report Wed 08 Oct 2025

Hervey Bay / Fraser Island

Tailor are going off along Fraser Island from Indian Head to Cathedrals and up to Waddy Point, with good-sized fish in strong numbers. Dart and occasional Flathead have also been caught, along with Queenfish and GTs around the rocks.

From Rooneys Point to Wathumba and out wide at the gutters, Cobia are being caught mainly on live bait. Spanish Mackerel are active at the gutters and further out around the northern bay. Snapper remain good both at the gutters and around Rooneys. A few Sailfin Fish are being caught at Breaksea by fly and sport anglers(Photo in Gallery), with GTs around the bommies at Breaksea as well.

Further offshore, Ruby Snapper, Pearl Perch, Flame Tails and Bar Cod are being taken in depths of 200–300 metres. Inshore, grassy, Cod, Trout, Gold Trevally, and a few smaller Snapper have been around Big Woody Island, The Picknics, Simpsons, and Moon Ledge. Down the Murray and Burrum systems as well as down the Fraser stretch it has been holding Flathead, Grunter, Whiting, and occasional Barramundi and Threadfin Salmon.

At the pier, Herring are active, with anglers also catching Longtail Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Flathead, Mulloway, Queenfish, big Tiger Sharks, and some Whaler Sharks.

Fishos Tackleworld
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Tin Can Bay

Coming off the full moon, it’s worth dropping the pots for mud crabs, with some quality A-grade crabs about when you can find them. The upper reaches of Teebar, Carlo, and Kauri creek are all crabbing well. With the northerlies and rising temperatures, the Jacks are firing. Throwing 4–5 inch paddle tails into the snags has been getting consistent bites.

There have been some solid Cod in Teebar, Carlo Boat Ramp, and Bullock Point, along with a few standout Barramundi caught on live baits and 4–7 inch soft plastics. Big Whiting are also around, most pushing into the high 30s/40s, taking beach worms or fresh yabbies. Good spots include Inskip Point, Ida Island, and the flats around the front of Teebar Creek.

A few Longtail Tuna are still showing up at Inskip Point, taking 30g Halco Twisties and both floating and sinking stickbaits. There have also been a few Spanish Mackerel caught from Inskip Point through to Big Mick and around the front of the bar on trolled baits or hard bodies. Tiger squid are active at Snapper Creek in the evenings, particularly around the lights, its worth a go wherever you can find illumination on the water.

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

Noosa

At North Reef, there have been plenty of Cobia, along with Dolphin Fish, Tuna, Pearl Perch, Moses Perch, Tuskfish, and Snapper. Barwon Bank is holding Tuskfish, Snapper, and Goldband Pearl Perch. Double Island has produced Snapper, Pearl Perch, Goldband, and Tuskfish.

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

Flathead remain in good numbers in the lower estuary, with plenty of Grunter in Woods Bays. Whiting and Moses Perch are active in Weyba, while mixed Trevally species and Grunter are being caught in Cooroibah.

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

It’s been a massive week on the water with great weather and solid fishing every day. Plenty of Cobia landed, including some big ones, along with Snapper, Pearl Perch, Large-mouth Nannygai, Tuskfish, Sweetlip, Moses Perch, Maori Cod, and Goldband Snapper. The weather followed a typical pattern for this time of year with calm mornings and a light breeze picking up around lunchtime to keep things comfortable.

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

Whiting are active in the lower reaches from Noosaville to the Noosa Sound. Flathead are being caught along the Noosaville stretches, while Bream are present throughout the river up to the first lake. Grunter are being found near the Cable Ferry.

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

Maroochydore

Bream and Whiting have been caught throughout the area, with Trevally and Queenfish showing up at the Cod Hole.

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

Mooloolaba

At Kawana Beach, Whiting are being caught in the gutters, while the mouth of the Maroochy River is producing Whiting and Flathead. Trevally are showing up throughout the canals, and Mangrove Jack are active around structures and bridges in the Mooloolah River.

Offshore, the Caloundra wide reefs are producing Pearl Perch, Snapper, and Amberjack. At the Barwon Banks, Longtail Tuna, Wahoo, and the occasional Dolphin Fish have been seen around the FADs. Coolumn Reef has been holding School Mackerel and Grassy Sweetlip.

Tackleworld Kawana
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Caloundra

Fishing in 100 metres of water has been producing quality Pearl Perch, with good bags for those targeting them. Local reefs such as Barwon Bank are holding Snapper, Red Emperor, Sweetlip, Tuskfish, and Maori Cod. Recent inshore fishing trips have been productive, delivering great pan-sized fish including Flathead, Grassy Sweetlip, and decent Bream.

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

Offshore, there are still a few Snapper about, with the 9 and 12 Mile reefs producing better quality and numbers. On the inshore reefs, good-sized Sweetlip, School Mackerel, Cobia, and a few Tuskfish have been caught. Sharks have been thick, with plenty of big ones showing up.

Along the local beaches, there’s been solid action on Whiting and Flathead. Off the headlands, anglers have been finding Squire and Sweetlip, mainly around dawn and dusk. In the passage, the Whiting run continues with good-quality fish despite the large dredge working in the area. Flathead numbers remain steady following the recent moon phase, and large Spotted and Barred Grunter have been caught in deeper water, especially at night using prawns and yabbies.

In the canals, Mangrove Jack are finally starting to move, though they’re still cautious and only a few anglers have managed to tempt them. Smaller Bull Sharks have also started to show up in the passage. Many anglers are still catching Whiting, Flathead, and Grunter in good numbers, while those keen on targeting Bull Sharks have started their season. A few Mud Crabs are around, but not in numbers worth getting too excited about.

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

Northern Moreton Bay

It’s been pretty windy this week, making offshore fishing tough. A few Spanish Mackerel have still been caught on slow-trolled dead baits. In the bay, large numbers of School Mackerel have been holding around Harry Atkinson Artificial Reef and just south of Mud Island. Snapper and Grunter have been caught along the Redcliffe foreshore, especially near Scarborough. Flathead are fishing well at the mouths of the Caboolture and Pine Rivers on the outgoing tide, with Sand Crabs also found around Scarborough and the Caboolture River mouth.

Good numbers of Summer Whiting are being caught through the Pumicestone Passage, particularly around the mouth of Coochin Creek and Lime Pocket. A few Mangrove Jack have also been caught in the creeks throughout the passage.

Tackleworld Lawnton  
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Sandgate/Shorncliffe Pier

No report this week

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

Brisbane River

Some School Mackerel are being caught in close, with reports from Wellington Point, King Island, the back of Green Island, north of Mud Island, and in the shipping lanes. Snapper are feeding along the Rockwall early in the morning, with anglers catching a few fish when anchored around 6am. Threadfin are starting to appear at night in the port.

Flathead are abundant, with good catches reported from Ningi, the front of the airport, the back of Fisherman’s Island, and the front of Wynnum Boardwalk. Whiting are active near Darcy Light, the eastern side of Fisherman’s Island, and the river mouth. Snapper numbers remain low overall, with only occasional fish reported. Mud Crabs are starting to show with the moon phase, and Sand Crabs are being found around King Island, Wellington Point, the back of Green Island, the river mouth, and Mud Island.

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

Moreton Bay Offshore

Snapper are starting to thin out, but some quality fish are still around. Currents are running strongly. A 94cm Snapper and Spanish Mackerel were recently caught around 50 metres off Point Lookout.

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

Early in the week, plenty of good-sized Snapper were caught in 50–100 metres, though sharks were very active and took a lot of the key catches. Later in the week, strong currents and windy conditions made fishing tougher. With baitfish abundant, trolling produced a good number of Tuna.

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

Redcliffe Peninsula

School jew and grunter have been active right around the peninsula. Yellowfin whiting are showing up in good numbers through Hayes Inlet, the Pine River, Bramble Bay, off Margate Beach, Scarborough, and the groynes at Brighton. Grunter are also being caught in Hayes, the Pine, the inshore reefs, and the canals.

School mackerel, a few tailor, and trevally are around the mouth of the Pine and in Bramble Bay, as well as off Woody Point and Redcliffe jetties and across the inshore reefs. Bream and snapper have been caught off the jetties and reefs too.

Flathead are widespread, with catches from the Pine, Hayes Inlet, Bramble Bay, the northern beaches, Deception Bay, and around the Brighton groynes. A few sand crabs are also starting to appear in Bramble Bay and off the eastern foreshores.

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

Nth Stradbroke Island

Wellington Point is producing good Whiting, with School Mackerel active in the Rainbow Channel. Sand Crabs are being found close in along the Wynnum and Manly foreshore. Between Green and King Islands, Mackerel have also been spotted.

Water Tower Bait & Tackle
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Whiting have been caught around Blaksleys Beach on North Stradbroke Island on the inside. Snapper are coming from Harry’s Artificial Reef, and there are plenty of Tailor at Main Beach. Sand Crabs are spread throughout the bay, School Mackerel are active in the Rainbow Channel, and Mulloway have been caught around the West Peel Artificial Reef.

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

Moreton Bay/ Jumpinpin

In Moreton Bay, Squire and similar species were caught around Peel Island, where bait has been abundant. Lightly weighted plastics along the reef edges at both North and South Peel and around Goat Island have been effective.

Southern Bay islands, including Garden and Lamb Islands, are producing Flathead, with finding clean water being key. Threadfin Salmon are still present around the southern islands, usually in small packs of two or three, requiring time on the sounder to locate.

Jumpinpin is fishing well, with anglers needing to move around to locate patches of fish. During the Flathead Classic most catches came from the Bedrooms and Tipplers areas, with fish around 40–60cm (perfect size for competition). Success has come from targeting areas with clean water and abundant bait, especially with the recent larger tides and persistent north-westerlies. Water down the Pin has become quite dirty again, so productive fishing is focused where clean water and bait coincide. Deeper water can still produce good-sized fish, though they are more spread out and not concentrated like a month ago.

Capn’s Charters
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Jumpinpin

There’s been plenty of good Flathead caught around Kalinga Bank, the deep off Swan Bay, the Stockyards, Pandanus Island, Cabbage Tree, Tabby Tabby, and Kangaroo Island. Whiting have been active in Fisherman’s Channel and the Pig Styes, while Bream are on the chew around Tabby Tabby Island and Kalinga Bank.

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

Many good Flathead have been caught over the past week, marking the tail end of the Flathead Classic. There have been extraordinary numbers over 80cm, with plenty of eaters between 50–65cm. Larger presentations have taken the bigger fish, while standard 3–5 inch soft plastics are producing the eater-sized fish. Whiting have been active, with live bloodworms and yabbies working best, and cured worms performing as a backup. Size 2–6 bait keeper hooks are most effective with these baits. A fair number of GT have also been moving through the systems recently, with anglers reporting fish over 80cm taking off with lures. Large Tailor are being caught on the beaches at the south end of North Stradbroke Island, using stickbaits as well as whole Garfish, Pike, and Pilchards.

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

South Stradbroke Island

Baitfish, including Pillies, have been schooling throughout the Broadwater, particularly around the Seaway, attracting Tailor, which are actively feeding on the baitballs. Mangrove Jack are holding around the pontoons of waterfront houses in the southern branch of the Coomera River, while Whiting are being caught on the run-in tide in the northern branch. Flathead are best targeted around the shallow weedbanks north of Crab Island at Runaway Bay.

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

Gold Coast Broadwater

A bit windy this weekend with northerlies predicted to increase in the afternoon. For the number of boats out last weekend, there was not much caught. Flathead have hopefully recovered after a week and will be good to target. The early morning low tide before the wind picks up will be prime time. When the tide comes in, get up on those banks along the mangrove edges and stay out of the wind. Whiting are a great option in the wind and will be up the Nerang from the Sundale Bridge to the council chambers. There could be a few a bit further up around Monaco Street Bridge. The north arm of the Coomera River has had a few good-sized fish, as has the south arm near the red markers around Hope Island. Jacks are firing up, and a week of northerlies is helping those targeting them. This time of year can produce some massive jacks, so don’t be shy about having a crack, even though the water temperatures are still a bit low. Sand and mud crabs are around, with better numbers coming from those chasing sandies.

David McDonald
Private Angler | Runaway Bay Marina

Southport

Around the full moon, anglers caught a number of Cobia, along with Trag, Tuskfish, Moses Perch, and Snapper at 24 fathoms.

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

There are still good numbers of Cobia on the 24 and 36 fathom reefs, along with Longtail Tuna and Snapper. Pearl Perch have been caught around the 42, 50 fathom marks, where Kingfish, Amberjack, and Samson fish are also active.

In closer, the beaches are producing good Tailor at night and Summer Whiting are starting to move into the gutters. Inside the Broadwater, Flathead have been in strong numbers throughout the Coomera, Nerang, and Pimpama Rivers. Garfish are showing up around the shallower banks and weed beds, and Blue Swimmer Crabs are starting to appear. Up the rivers, there have been reports of Mangrove Jack, Estuary Cod, and Trevally.

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

Tweed Coast

No report this week

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

In the Tweed River, Flathead are being caught in moderate numbers but have been big, with 5-inch and larger soft plastics and swimbaits working well. In shallower water, lighter jigheads are effective. Big Bream are also present, along with smaller Jewfish. Whiting are starting to appear and should increase over the next month. Rock walls and beaches remain productive for Tailor and Bream, with Whiting also showing up. Mangrove Jack are active throughout the Tweed River up to the Gold Coast.

Offshore from the Tweed to Byron Bay, there are plenty of Snapper, Cobia, and Jewfish. Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, and Dolphin Fish are being seen around the FADs, and large Kingfish are active in the same areas. Further offshore, Blue and Striped Marlin are showing around the shelf, while Blue-eye Cod and Flame Tail Snapper are being taken deep dropping in 200–400 metres.

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

Brunswick Heads

Once again, the northerlies have made it tough to get out wide, but a few boats that managed to head offshore picked up some good Kingfish, Pearl Perch, and Snapper. The larger boats that pushed out to the shelf also landed a few Bar Cod.

Beach and rock fishing has been steady, with solid catches of Dart, Whiting, Bream, and Flathead, along with a few Tailor and Trevally starting to show up. In the river, anglers are finding Blackfish, Bream, Whiting, and Flathead, though Mud Crabs are still a bit quiet for now.

Bruns Beach, Bait & Tackle
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Ballina

Good numbers of flathead have been caught this week from the mouth of the river through to Wardell, with pilchards, mullet, and small paddle-tail soft plastics all producing fish. Natural colour plastics have accounted for the better quality catches. The rock walls above the ferry have held solid numbers of bream, with small hardbodies and baits like prawns, squid, and worms working well.

Some decent mud crabs have been active, particularly on the run-in tide. The beaches have been patchy, though Seven Mile, Angels, and Skennars have each produced bream, flathead, and a few whiting. Worms, pippies, and pilchards have been the most reliable baits. A few tailor showed up later in the week, so it’s worth getting down there soon with pilchards, mullet, or metal spinners before they move on.

Offshore fishing has been limited due to strong winds and rough conditions. Early in the week, the 48s produced some excellent Pearl Perch, while the 32s held a mix of Snapper, Flathead, and Trag. The current remains unpredictable, so take a range of sinkers, jigs, and lures if heading out over the weekend.

Ballina Bait and Tackle
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Evans Head

Airforce Beach and Main Beach have been producing Bream, Whiting, and the occasional School Jew. Around the walls, Bream and Luderick have been caught. In the river, there’s been steady action on Bream, Flathead, and Whiting, while the upper reaches are worth a try for Mud Crabs. Offshore, the close reefs are producing Snapper, Trag, and Jewfish.

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

Yamba

The river is still fishing well with plenty of Flathead, Whiting, and Bream being caught. Fish are more spread out now that the water has cleared, with catches coming from across the stretch between Yamba and Grafton.

Crabs have started to move, with most being Mud Crabs and no recent reports of Blue Swimmers. Offshore, anglers are still finding good numbers of Snapper and Pearl Perch, along with plenty of Trag and Longtail Tuna. Further south, there have been reports of Kingfish and Parrotfish as well.

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

FRESHWATER FISHING

Wivenhoe Dam

At Wivenhoe Dam, there are big Bass being caught, though they’re a bit harder to find. Most activity has been in the main basin around 60 feet deep. Metal spoons in the 30g range or heavy soft plastics with paddle tails slow-rolled through the schools are working. Yellowbelly are also being caught, particularly by trolling or casting TN60 Jackalls around rocky points.

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

Moogerah Dam

Moogerah Dam is still fishing well, with Bass active around the Spit area in deeper water and moving throughout the dam. Anglers have been catching them closer to the edges using metal blades, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and a variety of other lures. It’s worth starting around the Spit and the first bay near the caravan park, then working along the edges and nearby bays. The six-knot zone, which is the large flat area before heading up the creek, has also produced some good fish. Soft plastics on 1/2oz jigheads with small paddle tails and chatterbaits are reliable choices, especially when targeting the larger fish.

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

Hinze Dam

Hinze Dam is fishing well again, with a few Saratoga caught this week. Early mornings before the hot day sets in, have been the best time to target them, and Bass are still active in good numbers.

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

Hinze Dam on the Gold Coast continues to fish well, with Bass holding along the tree-lined points and deeper water, as well as moving into the bays and along the banks. Metal spoons and heavy soft plastics with 1/2oz jigheads and paddle tails are working well. Saratoga are active, with several good captures recently, including one caught on a small glide bait shortly after being put on the shelf last weekend. Smaller insect-style surface lures, poppers, and soft topwater presentations are also getting results.

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

North Pine Dam/ Lake Kurwongbah

At Lake Kurwongbah and North Pine Dam, fishing has been productive. North Pine has been fishing well on surface lures during early mornings and late afternoons, with Saratoga showing up too. Bass at North Pine have been sitting deeper on the points, taking hardbody lures and spinnerbaits.

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

North Pine Dam is producing good fish from both the bank and kayaks. Kayakers are finding schools and doing well with small soft plastics, chatterbaits, and 20g metal spoons. Land-based anglers walking the banks are getting solid results on spinnerbaits and metal spoons.

Across the road at Lake Kurwongbah, fishing has been best for those with kayaks. Weed beds along the edges are worth targeting with chatterbaits, soft plastics, and small crankbaits. Small blades are effective when schools are found in open water pockets.

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

Somerset Dam

Somerset Dam is fishing well, though it’s busy this weekend with a two-day comp. For those heading out, metal spoons in the 20–30g range and 3-inch paddle tail soft plastics fished slowly near the bottom or through midwater schools have been producing fish.

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

Lake Lenthalls – Lake Monduran

Monduran Dam is fishing very well with northerly winds, producing big Barramundi over 1 metre. Lake Lenthall has been quieter, with a few Bass and smaller Barramundi caught.

Fishos Tackleworld
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