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Gold Coast Fishing

Gold Coast Fishing

The Gold Coast in Australia lives up to its name. This city is part of Queensland, and its name is easy to understand. With a position on the Pacific Ocean, the Gold Coast has sunny weather and warm temperatures that make it perfect for year-round recreation. The beaches offer all sorts of outdoor pastimes, and the area attracts the best surfers from around the world. These attractions are impressive, but the opportunities for Gold Coast fishing can be just as appealing.

The best place to start with Gold Coast fishing is offshore. So much of the culture of the area developed from seafaring pastimes, and deep-sea fishing is definitely a part of that. The best places to go for good access to deep-sea fish are the nearby reefs. Here, it is possible to reel in species like Mahi-mahi, Spanish Mackerel, and Wahoo. There is also good bill fishing with Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, and Sailfish.

Inshore fishing Gold Coast bring many angling opportunities. You might catch Barramundi, Bluefish (Tailor), Bream, Cobia, Cod, Dusky Flathead, Mulloway, Snapper, or Whiting. The fishing here is particularly vibrant during the winter season, but fish can be caught all year long.

You could even try freshwater fishing in the Gold Coast. Many native Australian species can be caught at Hinze Dam. Your hauls here could include everything from Australian Bass to Mary River Cod. Other possible waterways are the Gold Coast Seaway, Tallebudgera Creek and Coomera River.



Gold Coast Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Gold Coast, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Bull Shark

  2. Bull Shark

    There is a 62.15% catch rate for Bull Shark, based on 3248 Bull Shark counted.

    Gold Coast Bull Shark Counts Chart
    Bull

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST BULL SHARK COUNTS CHART


  3. Australian Bass

  4. Australian Bass

    There is a 23.98% catch rate for Australian Bass, based on 1253 Australian Bass counted.

    Gold Coast Australian Bass Counts Chart
    Australian

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST AUSTRALIAN BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Striped Mullet

  6. Striped Mullet

    There is a 9.15% catch rate for Striped Mullet, based on 478 Striped Mullet counted.

    Gold Coast Striped Mullet Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST STRIPED MULLET COUNTS CHART


  7. Yellowfin Bream

  8. Yellowfin Bream

    There is a 2.53% catch rate for Yellowfin Bream, based on 132 Yellowfin Bream counted.

    Gold Coast Yellowfin Bream Counts Chart
    Yellowfin

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST YELLOWFIN BREAM COUNTS CHART


  9. Great White Shark

  10. Great White Shark

    There is a 0.34% catch rate for Great White Shark, based on 18 Great White Shark counted.

    Gold Coast Great White Shark Counts Chart
    Great

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST GREAT WHITE SHARK COUNTS CHART


  11. Queensland Grouper

  12. Queensland Grouper

    There is a 0.33% catch rate for Queensland Grouper, based on 17 Queensland Grouper counted.

    Gold Coast Queensland Grouper Counts Chart
    Queensland

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST QUEENSLAND GROUPER COUNTS CHART


  13. Bluefish

  14. Bluefish

    There is a 0.21% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 11 Bluefish counted.

    Gold Coast Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART


  15. Giant Trevally

  16. Giant Trevally

    There is a 0.21% catch rate for Giant Trevally, based on 11 Giant Trevally counted.

    Gold Coast Giant Trevally Counts Chart
    Giant

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST GIANT TREVALLY COUNTS CHART


  17. Dusky Flathead

  18. Dusky Flathead

    There is a 0.17% catch rate for Dusky Flathead, based on 9 Dusky Flathead counted.

    Gold Coast Dusky Flathead Counts Chart
    Dusky

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST DUSKY FLATHEAD COUNTS CHART


  19. Lionfish

  20. Lionfish

    There is a 0.15% catch rate for Lionfish, based on 8 Lionfish counted.

    Gold Coast Lionfish Counts Chart
    Lionfish

    ENLARGE GOLD COAST LIONFISH COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 25 species of fish and 5226 fish counted for June around Gold Coast.

To date, there are 65 species of fish and a total of 41124 fish counted for Gold Coast and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1887 (136 years).

Last Update: 6/8/2023 12:20:42 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Gold Coast Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Gold Coast are the following:

  1. Fidos Reef
    On Fido's Reef you can catch Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, Mackerel, Wahoo, Tuna, Cobia. The relief rises to 16 feet or 5 meters of water. Check out this video from a dive


  2. Kingscliff Reef
    Kingscliff Reef


  3. Alf's reef Pinnacle
    Off Jumpinpin Bar.


  4. bay deep 100


  5. Hastings Point Reef
    Hastings Point Reef


  6. Bridge
    well known spot under the bridge. land based and boat


  7. Good Ledge
    Good Ledge


  8. 12 Fathom/1 Mile Reef
    Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Mackerel, Reef fish. Water depth 12 fathoms. Shaley bottom with isolated pinnacles.


  9. Tweed Heads Ledge
    A good drop off here. Holds fish year round.


  10. Long Ledge
    Long Ledge


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Top Gold Coast Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Elite Tackle
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  2. Tweed Bait
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  3. Lazer Sport Fishing Lures
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Top Gold Coast Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Gold Coast Fishing Charters
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  2. Hotshot Charters
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  3. True Blue Fishing Charters
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  4. Australian Marlin Charters
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  5. Discovery Fishing Charters
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  8. Cushy Fishing Charters


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  10. Sea Probe Fishing Charters


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Top Gold Coast Marinas

  1. Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard
    Australia's most comprehensive & awarded marine facility, providing exceptional quality outcomes and service for jet-ski's to superyachts. Conveniently located on Queensland's spectacular Gold Coast with port clearance services availa

  2. Hope Island Resort Marina
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  3. Calypso Bay Marina
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