Weekly local fishing reports for southeast Queensland. Check in before you hit the water on the weekend to see what's biting and where.

As winter draws closer and mornings get cooler, don’t panic – the fishing on the local reefs is about to heat up. May is typically quiet for demersal species on the nearshore grounds, with spotted ...

A nice start to the pelagic season for Toby. Sharks are an ongoing problem. I sent this pic to Melissa’s dad Ron and he suggested my filleting skills left a bit to be desired. Nice spotted mackerel ...

Despite the dirty water our pelagic fishing off the coastline has been spectacular again this week. The long tail tuna are thick and have been smashing bait balls, casting small metal slugs or soft ...

It was an exciting couple of months on Lake Monduran. Despite the larger fish remaining hard to catch, we were once again able to have a very successful Humminbird Lake Monduran Barra Classic. There ...

But not as we normally associate flashing. This month, I give a run down on the key practice of using ultraviolet and glow-enhanced flashers to change the way fish view a bait. In essence, a flasher ...

A central Queensland snapper taken by the author. Liam picked up a good size grassy. The look of devastation says it all. HI all, I hope everyone has been able to get out for a fish since the last ...

WYARALONG Dam is a beautiful waterway situated only 13km from the heart of Beaudesert and is a fabulous place to catch Australian bass with the family. Well, admittedly over the summer period – and ...

Do you love cooking in a camp oven over the fire? If so, check out Melissa’a delicious Whole baked pumpkin recipe. 1. Half cook rice and quinoa according to packet directions. 2. Using a sharp knife, ...

The BYD Shark 6 has arrived, bringing a fresh electrified twist to the traditional Australian dual-cab utility. This plug-in hybrid ute – abbreviated to PHEV – swaps out the familiar diesel engine for ...

IT’S been a little while since I’ve had to give thought to actual water safety on our local headwater streams. Unlike rivers, most think of these as large wide expanses of water and the use of small ...

Do you know the biosecurity rules for redclaw in your area? We have 135 known species of crayfish in Australia. Many of these are endangered and at risk from crayfish plague, caused by people ...