Fishing

The Green Beacon Brewing Co and Wynnum Marine Moreton Bay Fishing Classic boasts over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $20,000 boat, motor and trailer package, thanks to Wynnum Marine. The newly refurbished Manly Harbour Boat Club hosts the competition as Moreton Bay transforms into the ultimate fishing playground this August. Join us from Friday to Sunday August 18-27 …

The Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic held on June 11-17 proved to be a sensational week of fishing, fun and family entertainment. With over $200,000 worth of prizes generously provided by 46 sponsors, the event attracted record-breaking crowds and showcased the exceptional fishing opportunities of the region. The highly anticipated annual competition did not disappoint, leaving participants and spectators thrilled …

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie were tasked by Marine Area Command slightly after 6pm on Wednesday July 19 to assist with a multi-agency search for a fisher who was swept off rocks near Tacking Point. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said crews were deployed on board Port Macquarie 30 and Port Macquarie 21. “Marine Rescue volunteers conducted a …

Inshore fishing For the lucky few that have been able to get out the front for a fish off the rocks they have been rewarded with plenty of school mackerel caught on metal lures ranging in size from 20g to 50g options. There has also been a few reports of spanish mackerel hanging around the inshore reefs like the 2 mile …

The past week has been quiet with not much activity to report. The conditions were less than ideal, leading to a few unproductive days for those who ventured out in hopes of a good catch. This quiet run will hopefully be disrupted by the upcoming full moon next Tuesday. The full moon phase is often associated with increased fish activity …

The great thing about being a jewfish angler and living on the Northern Rivers of NSW is that jewfish are able to be caught 24 hours a day, seven days a week – as long as you are willing to be adaptable and change fishing styles and locations as the weather conditions dictate. The headlands around Iluka, Evans Head, Ballina …

G’day crew, I trust you’ve been keeping well and enjoying the beautiful crisp mornings, blue-sky days and cold nights of the past few weeks. Tin Can Bay It sure is time to break out the Uggies and beanies – it is getting cold! On the note of beanies, you should pop in to the shop to see our new beanies, …

This month it’s about one thing! Well, a few things but one species… cobia. This hard fighting, great eating and quite often very frustrating target is one of my favourite fish to enjoy on the inshore reefs over winter. So, with that said, let’s get stuck into a few frequently asked questions and basics to get you out on the …

The Queensland Government has undertaken a review of the zoning plan for the Great Sandy Marine Park. Each marine park has a zoning plan that outlines the rules to manage the multiple activities that occur within each park and defines the locations of different zones, which in turn provide for different levels of protection and use. The Great Sandy Marine …

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are collaborating with Biopixel Oceans Foundation and James Cook University to undertake research into depredation. This occurs when a predator completely or partially consumes fish caught in fishing apparatus before it can be landed. Researchers are working with fishers to determine the extent of depredation, as well as which species are involved. Fishers who …