Local Reports

Lead up to the moon

Many anglers will have favoured moon phases and tide times to go fishing. Without doubt the lead up to the new moon is a great time to go fishing as a dark moon is thought to produce a morning bite window. It is also thought that predatory fish can hunt under the cover of darkness vs a full moon where …

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Snapper and pearly alternatives

Hi Everyone, hope you have all had a good week, it was great to see some much nicer weather return to the Gold and Tweed Coast with the swell dropping it gave fishos a last minute chance to head out offshore to chase a Snapper and Pearl Perch before the closure takes effect on 15/7/2021. It looks like we will …

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Bundy back to its best

BUNDABERG OFFSHORE The weather for over the weekend is not looking too bad, with Sunday being the best of both days. We have been getting good reports of reef species such as coral trout, red emperor, and a lot of grassy sweetlip being caught offshore from Bundy. Remember to always check the weather report for updates before heading out. BUNDABERG …

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Big winter wet brings opportunities

What a change in the weather! From light winds, no swell and clear sunny days to big rain fall, increased swell and swollen rivers. Although this may sound bad the reality is it can be some of the best fishing, especially after a few days of calm. With the rains filling up the estuaries this sees the Noosa bar flush …

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The lowdown after lockdown

Hi Everyone, hope you have all had a good week, it was nice to see the lockdown ease last Friday night giving everyone the opportunity to head out for a fish. Unfortunately, the weather has been a bit all over the place with wind, rain and a pumping swell offshore limiting fishing options. The dreaded snot weed has moved in …

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Bigger fish on the horizon

Well there had to be a break in the amazing conditions we all experienced last week. With the run up to Friday’s full moon the weather closed in and despite the rain it was a glass out day. A few anglers made the trip offshore to fish during the perfect overcast conditions. This time of year bigger fish will become …

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Winter’s got the works in Bundy

BUNDABERG INSHORE The inshore reefs will be producing some cracker snapper and grunter this weekend. The 4 mile and the Artificial Reef off Elliot Heads should be the hot spots. Jigging soft vibes and 5” soft plastics off the bottom will get you into some action. Also, if you’re more into bait fishing, lightly sinking pilchards and squid to the …

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Weekend fun hangs in the balance

Hi Everyone, hope you have all had a good week, we have seen a bit of a mixed bag of weather to kick off school holidays on the Gold and Tweed Coasts with stronger Southerly winds and scud showers dominating most of the week leaving anglers with fewer options to find a fish. Unfortunately, the forecast is not looking the …

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Opportunities for small boat brigade

BUNDABERG INSHORE With light south-westerly’s forecast this weekend, it should allow plenty of small boats to get out and take advantage of the fantastic fishing our inshore reefs have been providing. Squire/snapper have really turned it on over the past month. The key with areas such as Cochrane’s Artificial Reef and 4 mile, is to fish as the sun is …

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Feeling the seasonal change

These last few week’s we have really seen and felt a change in the season. We now have cold evening temps below 10 degrees and mid 20 degree daytime temps. This has seen the sea temps drop to low 20 degrees and with that the tuna have pretty much gone from the local waters. Big Spanish mackerel continue to patrol …

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