With the recent winds and swell persisting with us, this is the time of year where land based angling tends to favor most. The beauty of fishing around the Noosa region is that the estuary has so many locations that work in a multitude of wind directions. We also have the freshwater dams which allow you to find a secluded spot in a bay or take a kayak out and explore the Noosa Everglades.
Offshore has seen bigger boats heading over the bar with the local charter boats doing well. Earlier in the week they did manage a trip out wide to DI and there has certainly been a few red emperor and big nannygai coming onboard. Some anglers are fishing in close from the Wide Bay bar and reporting good snapper and pearl perch catches. This is, however, an area for experienced boat owners. Don’t forget when crossing any coastal bar, if your boat is under 4.8m you must wear a life jacket when crossing. We stock a wide range of jackets, flairs and epirb as well as everything else boat related.
Sunshine Reef has been fished a few times with the odd coral trot coming in as well as good sized sweetlip. With the forecast rains, we could see a change for the better if fishing offshore.
The surf scene should see a few changes as the increased swell and rains often causes the water to get a bit dirtier which many fish love. Previously we had super clear waters which isn’t conducive to catching big fish. If you are after a big fish, be sure to break out your surf gear once the rains die down. If looking to get a jewie setup, we have the Penn long cast back in stock. This reel allows anglers to punch out big baits and lures with ease. Pair this to a suitable 12ft surf rod and off you go!
With the river soon to become busy, now is a great time to go explore. With south easterly winds the most popular you will find plenty of spots. Gympie Terrace is great place for flathead, whiting and bream. Simple running sinkers and worm baits are best here. Lure anglers will do well with Keitech and Powerbait grubs on 1/8th jigheads. If you need to learn techniques, be sure to pop in and ask us how. We have a huge range of ready to fish combos if you are looking for a new rod and reel. For those with a boat you can fish the Noosa Sound for mangrove jacks or head up to the mouth of Lake Cooroibah for flathead and jewfish. Between the lakes can yield a big mixed bag of species and bait and lures work really well. This is a great place to drop a live bait so be sure you pick up a drawstring cast net with ¾ inch mesh if after herring. We have a huge range of nets and bait buckets to help keep your bait fresh. The new Berkley shimma prawn is set to become popular with solid treble hooks and a jointed action.
Lastly, the freshwaters have been hot and cold with some anglers landing very chunky bass from both Lake Macdonald and Borumba. Be sure you check online before traveling to these areas as they can be closed for works. With the rains coming you can expect the fish to sit down deep so break out soft vibes from Samaki and Zerek and vibe the schools if struggling. You can also troll the weed lines with your favorite diving lure. As always, be sure you have a SIPS permit so you contributing to more fingerlings released into the waterways.
Now for all the latest information log onto fishingnoosa.com.au for up-to-date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Tackle World Noosa, Noosa Boating and Outdoors and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines!
