Sunshine Coast Fishing Report | Thursday 5 October 2023

Offshore

Offshore fishos were rewarded this week with Snapper, Pearl Perch, Tuskfish, Kingfish and Amberjack at The Hards plus some nice Sweetlip at Sunshine and North Reefs. Those chasing Mahi Mahi found the FADs the hot spot. North Reef has continued to deliver Snapper, Pearl Perch.

Freshwater

Smaller creeks are seeing plenty of Bass action, with 3” Paddle Tails rigged on a lightly weighted jig head getting the job done. Saratoga are also starting to bite, with 3” soft plastics such as the Keitech Paddle Tails or straight tail lures on a 2/0 weedless hook working well. Topwater options including frogs and poppers are also a good choice. We’ve had some reports of Saratoga, Bass and Spangled Perch at Ewen Maddock Dam and in the surrounding overflows. 

Noosa River

Fishing in the Noosa River has been challenging recently, with many anglers finding themselves with more empty hooks than they'd care to mention. However, if you're persistent, there are some Bream and Whiting to be had. For those willing to play the long game, the occasional Flathead is still making an appearance.

Maroochy River

Good catches are definitely starting to ramp up in the Maroochy River. Anglers have been particularly pleased to see Mangrove Jacks making their presence felt thanks to the warmer conditions. MMD Splash Prawns and Pro Lure Clone Prawns have been flying off the shelves, with fishos keen to nab a good sized Jack. 

The Cod Hole has delivered some good sized Jewfish, Trevally and Flathead this week, with the occasional Mangrove Jack. The creeks continue to fish well for Flathead, with paddle tails being the pick of soft plastics. Crabs are also on the move. The predicted rainfall over the coming weekend should help to flush the big bucks out.

Caloundra

Spring conditions have settled in, with anglers reporting a mix of catches from big Snapper to Mahi Mahi offshore, and Grunter Bream, Flathead, School Jew and Hairtail in the passage. Keep an eye out as there have been reports of Stonefish in popular spots. 

As many of you may already be aware, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is initiating an 8-week repair project on the Bli Bli bridge, starting on Monday, 9th October 2023. While we understand the importance of these repairs, the lack of community consultation and impact on local businesses are concerns for us and many others in the community.

What Does This Mean for You?

The westbound lane heading into Bli Bli will be closed for the entire duration of the repair works. This means you won't be able to access our shop from the eastern side of the bridge. An alternative route will be in place via the Sunshine Motorway, Bradman Avenue, and David Low Way. We understand that for many people, that isn't a feasible option.

Access to the jetty on the northern side of river will also be removed. We know this is an extremely popular spot for our local anglers, particularly young fishos and families. TMR have also confirmed that boat access under the bridge may also be closed at different times.