It’s been a quiet week for fishing, with weather conditions limiting offshore opportunities. However, rivers have been productive for those with patience.
This weekend looks promising, with light winds forecast for both inshore and offshore. Expect big tides due to Thursday’s full moon, along with cooler days and some rain.
Offshore: Action has been limited recently due to weather conditions, with both Smithy’s Fishing Charters and Deep End Charters reporting they were unable to get out over the past week. Despite this, we’ve had some reports of mixed reef fish caught around Tuna schools close to shore. The upcoming weekend looks favorable for offshore fishing with light winds predicted.
Maroochy River: Fishing has required patience this week, with some good catches reported by those willing to wait. Whiting continue to be caught at the river mouth, with Trevally, Queenfish, Tailor and Bream stretching from the motorway bridge to the ski zone. Along Maroochydore and Moololaba beaches, we’ve had reports of some nice-size Tailor. The Mooloolah River mouth has delivered some nice Jewfish, Trevally and Tailor catches.
Noosa: In the lower reaches, Flathead, Bream and Trevally have been biting well, while anglers fishing the mid-reaches have reported Flathead and Bream.
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Caloundra: There have been good catches of Trevally and Bream, with Jewfish, Flathead and Tailor reported off the beach.
Freshwater: With the cooler weather setting in, Bass are becoming less aggressive but Sooty Grunter are biting well. Both lures and bait have been effective, with weedless prawn soft plastics, MMD Bony Swims, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and jigs are recommended for lures. For bait, try fresh dead garfish, mullet or worms.
While it’s been a quieter week, the upcoming weekend promises excellent fishing conditions. With big tides and favourable weather, it’s the perfect time to wet a line.
Trent and Corinne, Bait Master Fishing and Tackle
Bait Master Fishing and Tackle is at at 3/99 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore. They have bait, live beach worms and all the gear you need to make your next fishing trip a success. Visit baitmasterfishing.com.au.
The team also love hearing about your catches, so make sure you tag them on Instagram or Facebook, or email them through to info@baitmasterfishing.com.au.
Fishing report contributors
Deep End Fishing Charters: Berth 28, Mooloolaba Marina, 33-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. Phone 0499 044 458 or visit deependfishing.com.au.
Smithy’s Fishing Charters: Corner Nicklin Way and Point Cartwright Drive, Minyama. Email info@smithysfishing.com.au, phone 0407 574 868 or visit smithysfishingcharters.com.au.
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