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Sunshine Coast Fishing

Sunshine Coast Fishing

The Sunshine Coast is a region of the Australian state of Queensland, located north of Brisbane and extending north to the Great Sandy National Park. Fishing has played an important role in the history of the Sunshine Coast, both as a source of food and as a recreational activity. The traditional owners of the Sunshine Coast region are the Kabi Kabi people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. The Kabi Kabi people relied on fishing as a major source of food, and they fished in the rivers, estuaries, and along the coastline using nets, spears, and traps.

Many early settlers on Sunshine Coast fished for a living. There were also boat builders who sold their boats to the local fishermen. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Sunshine Coast region began to develop as a popular tourist destination, and fishing became an important activity for visitors. The region's abundant fish stocks and pristine natural beauty made it an ideal location for fishing. Maloney's Wharf was a popular area for unloading fish, mending nets and receiving cargo in the 1920s. At the time, Mullet was one of the top species caught on the Sunshine Coast. Today, fishing remains an important part of the culture and economy of the Sunshine Coast region, with many commercial fishing operations and recreational fishing opportunities available.

The Sunshine Coast is known for its diverse range of fish species that can be caught in its waters. The region's proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and other important fishing grounds has made it a popular destination for game fishing enthusiasts, with Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and other species often caught off the coast. Nearshore there are lots of Grouper and Snapper on bottom, including Coral Grouper, Mangrove Red Snapper and Red Emperor. On top, Narrow barred Mackerel (Spanish Mackerel) are a popular target and Giant Trevally, Golden Trevally, and Queenfish are frequently caught while jigging. Inshore fishing around Sunshine Coast will produce Barramundi, Grenter Bream, Dusky Flathead, Salmon, and Whiting. There are many other fish species that can be caught in the waters around the Sunshine Coast, making it a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts of all levels.



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*** 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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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Sunshine Coast are the following:

  1. Dana Marea
    The Dana Marea was built at Morgan Creek, Broome, by Arthur Raston for Alfred Chambers Morgan. Official number: 140237 (Fremantle Register No. 2/1954) Pearling No. B35


  2. Cockle Banks West


  3. North Moreton Trench
    Marlin, Sailfish.


  4. Unidentified Bribie Island 2
    Unidentified Bribie Island 2


  5. Gilligan's Island
    Gilligan's Island


  6. Wild Banks Artificial Reef


  7. Woody Reef


  8. Skirmish Ledge


  9. BI-001


  10. Outer Gneerings
    Mooloolaba. Snapper, Sweetlip, Pearl Perch, Mackerel, Kingfish, Reef fish. Water depth 12 - 15m. Shallow reef with ocass. pinnacles.


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  • Weekly Fishing Report 06.08.20
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  • Local Fishing Report: Tuesday 2020-03-31
    Offshore: Great conditions today as winds will be variable about 10 knots becoming north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon easing to about 10 knots in the even


  • Local Fishing Report: Monday 2020-03-23
    Offshore: Winds will be North to northeasterly at about 10 knots tending southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the morning then increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the early afternoon.


  • Local Fishing Report: Saturday 2020-03-21
    Offshore: Today's we'll have fantastic offshore fishing conditions so be ready to fish with winds northerly 10 to 15 knots turning west to northwesterly below 10 knots early


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Top Sunshine Coast Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Wellsys Tackle
    Australia's Game and Sport Fishing Tackle specialists since 1993

  2. Commercial Fishing Supplies
    Import, Export and Bulk supply of professional fishing equipment, worldwide

  3. Tie 'n' Fly Outfitters
    Australia's Original and Only Specialist Saltwater Fly Fishing Outfitter!

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Top Sunshine Coast Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Swan Boat Hire
    Swan Boat Hire is a small business which has been run by the Planck family for over 24 years. We have over 20 boats in our fleet including BBQ Party Boats plus an extensive knowledge of all things boating and fishing-wise on the Sunshine Coast, QLD.

  2. Odyssey Charters
    The Sunshine Coast is blessed with an amazing reef structure. Odyssey operate a fishing charter out of Mooloolaba. In the winter the snapper and pearl perch come alive whilst the summer brings pelagic species like cobia, mackerel and tuna into Mooloo

  3. Top Catch Charters
    There is no better way to experience the famous waters of the Sunshine Coast than during deep sea fishing charters with Top Catch Charters. Our expert crew has a rich knowledge of the local waterways and will put you in the best position to land the

  4. Tie 'n' Fly Outfitters
    Australia's Original and Only Specialist Saltwater Fly Fishing Outfitter!

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Top Sunshine Coast Marinas

  1. Noosa Marina


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