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Wayne Young had a great day catching a few big Mud Crabs in the Broadwater

CLARKIE’S GC FISHING – Fishing Adventures on the Gold Coast After the Storm

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Fishing Adventures on the Gold Coast After the Storm 

The Gold and Tweed Coasts have faced relentless challenges from the weather gods since Christmas, enduring damaging storms and relentless rain. As the region grapples with widespread damage, we hope everyone is safe amidst the adversity. Despite the setbacks, the recent deluge on New Year’s Day has given the rivers a much-needed flush, setting the stage for unique angling opportunities.

Crabbing Bonanza After the Rain

Wayne Young had a great day catching a few big Mud Crabs in the Broadwater
Wayne Young had a great day catching a few big Mud Crabs in the Broadwater

With the substantial rainfall, the creeks, rivers, and estuaries have experienced a massive flush-out this week, creating ideal conditions for chasing Mud Crabs. The surge in water flow has spurred the crabs into action, making it a prime time for crabbers. Strategically setting pots at the mouth of rivers and working upstream can yield excellent results. Notable spots to try include the Coomera River, Tweed River, Tallebudgera Creek, and more. Running a bait bag with fresh fish frames, mullet, and raw chicken pieces is key to attracting larger crabs.

Pro Tip: Stay informed about regulations before heading out. Check here for the latest rules.

Chasing Black Marlin Thrills

Sea Probe Fishing Charters had a great week finding some good sized Black Marlin for there customers
Sea Probe Fishing Charters had a great week finding some good sized Black Marlin for there customers

The recent rainfall has made Mud Crab hunting a rewarding endeavour around the Gold and Tweed Coast. The increased river flow has spurred crab activity, making them more inclined to feed. To optimize your catch, set pots in various positions from upriver to down towards the river entrance. Fresh chicken pieces, mullet, and fish frames are effective baits if placed in the right crab-rich spots. Explore locations such as the Tweed River, Tallebudgera Creek, Coomera River, Pimpama River, The Never Fails, Jacobs Well, Cabbage Tree Point, Logan River, Russel Island, and Karra Garra Island for a successful crabbing experience.

Pro Tip: Experiment with baits such as WA Pilchards, Whole Squid, Mullet Fillet, live Yakka’s, and Slimy Mackerel.

Optimizing Freshwater Influx for a Diverse Catch

Given the influx of fresh water, targeting areas close to open ocean entrances is a smart strategy. The run-in tide brings a dose of saltwater from the ocean, activating the fish and washing out bait fish and prawns. Look for distinct color changes where fresh water meets saltier water, as these are prime locations for a mixed bag of species including Jewfish, Trevally, Bream, Tarwhine, Squire, Tailor, Flathead, Moses Perch, and Tarpon.

Pro Tip: Watch for tide lines for optimum fishing spots.

With the weather settling into a more favourable pattern, the weekend promises exciting opportunities for anglers to explore and make the most of the diverse marine life on the Gold and Tweed Coasts. Stay prepared, stay safe, and enjoy the adventure!

Quotes from the Boats

Louis with a nice Flathead caught deep water jigging on a Tweed River charter with Brad Smith
Louis with a nice Flathead caught deep water jigging on a Tweed River charter with Brad Smith

Brad from Brad Smith Fishing Charters reports

Jigging the deep holes from 8 to 13 metres in the Tweed River with a combination of zx 40 and Samaki vibelicous lures did the trick. We were also lucky that we had some early morning tide changes so the focus was to get as many runs on the board as possible during this period. Working the deep holes produced a variety of species with Flathead, Bream, Whiting, Moses Perch, Big Eye Trevally and School Jew all falling victim to our vibe lures.”

 

Clint from Brad Smith Fishing Charters/Gold Coast River Charters reports

We are now definitely in peak whiting season in the Broadwater, when the tides were low enough to pump yabbies we caught heaps of fish while wading this week. When the morning tides were high, we anchored over the banks and used beach worms. While not as good as yabbies they do work for Whiting, Flathead, and Bream. This week will be more of the same, chasing the beautiful big whiting on the flats, as well as casting lures for Flathead which have been plentiful if you can find water that is around 22 degrees.

Anita caught this solid 40cm whiting on a Broadwater wading charter with Clint from Gold Coast River Charters
Anita caught this solid 40cm whiting on a Broadwater wading charter with Clint from Gold Coast River Charters

Gavin from Sea Probe Fishing Charters reports

Mahi Mahi  were quiet this week with not much current around , but still few bottom fish with Snapper, Pearlies and Kingfish on the 50 fathoms . Marlin fishing has started to take off anywhere from 50m to 80m of water trolling lures 6 to 8 inch are perfect.

LINKS & INFO 

If you have any great catches or photos you would like to share, please email us and let us know how you went. mail@coomerahouseboats.com.au.

Stay up to date with all fishing regulations in Queensland https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries

Hire a tinnie with your Coomera Houseboat hire to maximise your fishing range on the water:  http://www.coomerahouseboats.com.au/our-fleet-type/hire-tinnies/     

Seabreeze is a great website to access a local forecast http://www.seabreeze.com.au/graphs/  

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