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It looks like our great run of weather has come to end, or at least briefly. A strong southeaster and associated showers is forecast from Friday through the weekend, limiting our fishing options.

Even our river systems are difficult to fish in 25 knot + winds, but they are going to be one of the better alternatives for the diehards. As reported weekly, our rivers and creeks have been absolutely going off lately. Mangrove jacks throughout the Burrum System, creeks in the Straits and along Fraser’s western shore have been smashing lures, livies and dead baits for weeks. The cooler change with this weather pattern may see them a bit less aggressive, but they are still worth a try if you are keen.

Threadfin salmon have been reported from throughout the Mary/Susan system. They have been actively chasing herring schools and have been an easy target with a livie during the recent afternoon tides. Salmon to 13kg have been caught amongst average fish in the 4-7kg range. A bit of jelly prawn flushed out of feeder creeks in the recent big tides, so hit these areas if we get any significant rains.

Other species such as grunter, flathead, whiting, cod and a few jewfish have also been active in our rivers, along with small trevally and tarpon in the Burrum. Bycatch of barra is still high, so take care to release them without damage as they are moving downstream to spawn.

As expected, our shallow fringing reefs fished well during the recent bigger tides. Coral trout, cod, blackall, sweetlip and moses perch have been the main catches. Gatakers Bay will be one of the only areas accessible to smaller vessels during the upcoming windy weather, and although typically not as productive during the smaller tides, the fish are there, so go early to avoid the worst of the weather, but take due care.

Whilst no-one will get out there until the weather eases, the waters offshore of the Breaksea Spit have been producing some great dolphinfish to 14kg and school yellowfin for game fishers trolling lures and swimbaits.

The Urangan Pier has been a bit quiet, except for the occasional broad-barred mackerel and a few golden trevally and flathead. For a real adrenalin-rush, try pulling one of the 30kg+ giant trevally from beneath the pier on heavy tackle. Some great fish get landed, but many are lost to the pier’s pylons.

Mixed reports from crabbers suggest that they have become a lot more active in the recent heat, but that keepers have been hard to come by. A little rain and storm activity should see the better crabs on the move.

Bass have been very active in local waters recently. Lake Lenthalls has been producing well, particularly for those that find schools of fish suspended off weed beds and points. The dirt road to Lenthalls has just been graded too, being in the best condition for ages (till it rains again). Teddington Weir has also been popular, with some very big bass getting the better of anglers amongst the snags. Ideally, wait for the trough to pass and the barometer to rise before heading off after these fish.

Here’s hoping that the latest blow is short-lived and that we don’t get too much rain.

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