There’s been some great catches reported over the past week, with good conditions and some lovely sunny days. Once again this is set to change, with more rain forecast over the weekend. Offshore conditions look awful well into next week, so we’d recommend finding a sheltered onshore spot if you’re hoping to wet a line.
Offshore: Unfortunately fishos will have to wait for conditions to improve, as the next week looks like it’s going to be wild and windy. The past week saw some good fishing however, with catches of Spanish Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna at the Barwon Banks. Those fishing off Caloundra reported catches of Kingfish and Cobia.
Maroochy River: Whiting continue to be caught in good numbers, with Chambers Island, Picnic Point and Cotton Tree the pick of the spots. Bites have been slow, so patience is key. The water is still dirty thanks to recent small tides, and predicted rainfall for this weekend won’t do much to help. Trevally, Flathead and Sea Mullet have been reported, caught on small jigs and soft plastic lures. Some bigger Flathead over 75cm have also been caught and released this week. The cooler weather has started to see Jewfish making their presence known in the deeper stretches of the river.
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Noosa: Catches have been similar to previous weeks, with Bream, Grunter Bream, Trevally and Whiting making up the bulk of the catch. Some big Flathead have also been caught in the mid reaches.
Caloundra: Catches this week have included Flathead, Bream and Whiting in the passage.
Beaches: Reports of nice-size Tailor are coming in, with catches of Dart, Jewfish and Whiting along Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore and Marcoola beaches.
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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