Brisbane Fishing

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, and the third most populated city in Australia. With the Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, and easy access to reef and offshore fishing, Brisbane is one of the top destinations for fishing in the world.

Fishing the waters around Brisbane can produce excellent bottom fishing from Moreton Bay all the way out to the deep. Common catches are many different species of grouper and snapper, Amberjack, Jew Fish, Pearl Perch, Red Throat Emperor, Teraglin Jew, Bar Cod, and Blue Eye Trevalla

Trolling the waters nearshore can produce many different species of mackerel and tuna, including Mack Tuna, Longtail Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, King fish, School Mackerel, and Spotted Mackerel. During the summer months, trolling offshore gives anglers the oportunity to catch Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Dolphin (Mahi-mahi), Sailfish, and Wahoo.

Brisbane Fishing Prediction

Optimal fishing activity will be between 3 - 7 PM on Thursday.

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data in Brisbane, you should target one of the following top 6 species for this time of year:

Sailfish - 66.67% Catch Rate
Giant Trevally - 33.33% Catch Rate

Recommedations above based on 37 local reports and 2 species of fish for October in Brisbane.

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Top Brisbane Fishing Charters & Guides

Nomad Sportfishing
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Frenzy Charters
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Top Brisbane Bait & Tackle Stores

Tackle Land
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Jones's Tackle
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