What fish are in the Brisbane River?
The Fisherman’s Catch: The Brisbane River has a large variety of fun fish to catch including:
- Threadfin Salmon.
- Snapper.
- Bream.
- Cod.
- Flathead.
- Mulloway (jewfish)
- Squire.
- Bull Sharks.
Are threadfin good eating?
Threadfin salmons are excellent eating when cooked in a wide variety of ways. Their firm flesh and large flakes make them absolutely ideal for barbecuing or grilling in steaks, cutlets or fillets, depending on size and variety. The flakes can also be carefully separated after grilling to enhance presentation.
Can you eat Brisbane River fish?
Sediment flows quickly during floods and creeps during dry weather. But despite the sediment issues, fish caught in the Brisbane River were still safe to eat.
Where can I find threadfin salmon?
Found in waters ranging from Brisbane on the east coast, north all along the coastline and extending down the West Australian coast, they can be found in rivers, creeks, bays and even coastal waters.
Where can I catch threadfin salmon in the Brisbane River?
There are two ways to fish for threadfin salmon in the Brisbane River. Bigger fish are usually caught down around the port in deeper water by dropping vibration baits on their heads, but Steve’s preference is to fish for them on the surface in the middle reaches of the Estuary.
What fish are in season now Brisbane?
Seasonal Fishing Guide Gold Coast
- Amberjack: April to November.
- Cobia: April to October.
- Cod: April to October.
- Dolphin fish (Mahi mahi): December to April.
- Flathead: All year round.
- Kingfish: April to November.
- Mackerel (Spanish and Spotties): December to May.
- Marlin: December to February.
What is the best eating fish in Qld?
Best Eating Fish 143 members have voted
- Fingermark.
- Yellowtail Kingfish.
- Tuna.
- Flathead.
- Snapper.
- Barramundi.
- John Dory.
- Trevally.
Are there crocodiles in Brisbane River?
For people in north Queensland, crocodiles aren’t just some unsightly nuisance, like the ibises which irritate the residents of Brisbane. Crocodiles are single-minded man-eaters that inhabit every river, creek, dam, and even the stormwater drains, of tropical Queensland.
Is there sharks in the Brisbane River?
“Bull sharks have been in the Brisbane River since before European settlement, they’re a natural part of the Brisbane River.” Bull sharks give birth to live pups and are found throughout the Brisbane and Bremer rivers.
How do you catch threadfin in the Brisbane River?
Are there King Threadfin Salmon in the Brisbane River?
As winter approaches, the water starts to cool and the schools of King threadfin salmon and mulloway thin out in the deeper water around the Port of Brisbane, meaning a new opportunity arises to tackle these fish.
Can you catch threadfin on the Brissie River?
Patience is usually the key to success on Brissie River threadfin. Quite often the fish will be very visible on the sounder but just won’t eat. Most of the time, and the Brisbane River is no exception, it’s a matter of staying with the fish until they decide to start feeding.
What kind of fish are in the Brisbane River?
IT’S been a really good winter for fishos in southeast Queensland and this month should be no different. August is generally a very productive month for a wide range of species. The local flathead run will still be going strong and the jewfish and threadfin will remain active for anglers fishing Brisbane’s rivers and creeks.
When is the best time to catch Threadfin Salmon?
Avoid bibbed, rattling or vibration style lures. March to September is prime time for Brisbane River Threadfin Salmon. Prawns move downstream on a falling tide and travel on the surface, so an hour and a half into the run out until the last hour of the run out is best.