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 4 - 8 AM on Friday.

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:

Recommedations above based on 168 local reports and 14 species of fish for May in Brisbane.

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Latest Brisbane Fishing Reports

Kids Fishing Basics
6/11/2018 4:46:26 PM - I have noticed an old trend re-emerging in the fishing scene we have an increase in parents finding that little bit more free time to spend with the kids (Tacklerats in the

Finding Fish in Hard Times – Tyler Browne
2/11/2018 12:06:21 AM - Sometimes finding fish can become tough but these are the times that can make the next fish that you catch feel like you have accomplished something in that fishing session.

October 2015 Claremont Isles & Bligh Reef
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Top Brisbane Fishing Charters & Guides

Nomad Sportfishing
Nomad Sportfishing operates pioneering and unique sportfishing, gamefishing and flyfishing mothership fishing charters along the eastern Queensland Coast of Australia.

Frenzy Charters
Our Brisbane based fishing charters, will target popular species such as Snapper, Pearl Perch, Trag Jew, Red Throat Emperor, Sweet Lip, King Fish, Amberjack, Jew Fish, Wahoo, Dolphin Fish and other quality table fish.

Outlaw Charters
Outlaw Charters owned and operated by John Gooding. Est 1999. Provides offshore fishing daytrips from Brisbane.

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Top Brisbane Bait & Tackle Stores

Tackle Land
Our Tackle Technicians are service focused, excited about what they do and encourage and support all customers to embrace and enjoy the passion of fishing.

Jones's Tackle
Australia's Premier Store for specialist fishing tackle.

Alvey Reels
Reliable and effective fishing reels built tough to withstand the effects of salt and sand with minimum maintenance.

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Top Brisbane Marinas

East Coast Marina
East Coast Marina is only a short drive from Brisbane's CBD and approximately 20minutes from the airport. On Manly Harbour, we are the ideal boat storage location for locals and visitors to Brisbane, with direct access to beautiful Moreton Bay. C

MBTBC Marina
MBTBC Marina offers 333 x 10-24m mono and multi berths for sale and rent, 30 tonne travel-lift and Shipyard on site, Unleaded petrol, diesel and LP gas.