Just about every saltwater species can be chased by the fervent anglers throughout the year and for a fishery aquatic zone so close to a major capital city, Moreton Island is in pristine condition. The channels, mudflats, open waters and sand banks provide a huge diversity of habitats that allow species such as mullet to mackerel to flourish.
Fishing Hot Spots
Hot spots around Moreton Island for fishing depend on what fish you like to catch. Yellow Patch is great for everything as it is semi surf and tidal. It is renowned for bream, tailor and mackerel and whiting. Harpers Rock is also another great spot and is great for rock fishing. It is located at the base of the Cape Moreton Lighthouse and the same types of fish can be caught here – including jewfish and sometimes crayfish.
Beach fishing is brilliant anywhere along Eastern beach and this is a favourite spot for many anglers.
Fishing Tips
- Have patience and plenty of it. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean and the differing lights both at sunrise and sunset.
- Be aware of the tides and ensure you are not in a position where you will be cut off by rising tides.
- While fishing on the rocks, wear solid footwear and watch for tidal surges. Be very vigilant if fishing with children.
- Be aware of bag limits.
- Take all your rubbish with you – please remember plastic bags etc will kill our fish.