Bait Master Fishing and Tackle report: try freshwater to escape the wind

We’ve enjoyed a few good fishing days on the Sunshine Coast this week, however the wind has returned and doesn’t look to be easing off anytime soon.

Expect warm conditions with little to no rain, so if you manage to find a sheltered spot out of the wind, you might have some luck.

Offshore

Those heading offshore have reported some good catches in among the tricky conditions this week.

The Hards continue to be a hotspot, with reports of Amberjack, Kingfish, Snapper, Tuna and Bonito on jigs.

Yellowfin Tuna have been biting on the shelf with stick baits and trolled minnows yielding success.

Freshwater

Fishing in freshwater continues to deliver some good catches, making it an excellent option over the next week to get out of the windy conditions along the coast.

If you’re chasing Bass, try casting in the shade under trees using soft plastic frogs with a quick retrieve.

Sooty Grunter are getting more aggressive with the rise in temperature, with small poppers and little jerkbaits your best option for lures.

Noosa

The Noosa River continues to be a bit hit and miss, but as always patience and persistence is key.

Some good catches of Sand Whiting have been reported at the mouth and the Frying Pan.

Along the Tewantin reach, Trevally and Grunter Bream continue to make their presence felt.

Try around the Noosa River mouth for Flathead and Trevally. Live bait is a great option, otherwise small paddle-tail and prawn imitation soft plastics are the pick of the lures.

Maroochy River

The Maroochy River has been a little quiet this week, however Dunethin Rock and the Cod Hole have continued to fish well. There’s a lot of bait around if you’re planning on throwing out the cast net.

Some big Barramundi have been caught in the river over the last few weeks, and live bait seems to be drawing them in.

Mangrove Jacks are being caught in good numbers, and there’s also been some larger Flathead catches reported this week.

 

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Bream continue to be a staple catch, with some good-size catches reported this week.

Mud Crabs have been on the quieter side. Hopefully we will get some much-needed rain soon to flush out the creeks and rivers and get the crabs moving again.

Caloundra

The strong winds have kept things fairly quiet this week, however the passage continues to deliver good catches of Flathead, Summer Whiting and Bream. Live bait is also your best option here, with yabbies proving to be most effective.

The rocks continue to host some big Tiger Squid, and if you’re lucky enough to find a break in the windy conditions there’s been reports of Sweetlip hanging around close.

Tight lines!

Trent and Corinne, Bait Master Fishing and Tackle 

Bait Master Fishing and Tackle is at Shop 4, 311 David Low Way, Bli Bli. They have bait, live beach worms and all the gear you need to make your next fishing trip a success. Phone 5345 9824 or 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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