Chasing Teraglin

Chasing Teraglin: An Enthralling Quest Off the Gold Coast The shimmering waters off the Gold Coast of Australia hold a bounty of marine treasures, and among them is the elusive and exciting Teraglin fish. With its striking appearance and powerful fight, the Teraglin has become a sought-after target for anglers in the region. In this […]

How To Catch Snapper – Gold Coast Snapper Fishing

Snapper fishing Gold coast

Snapper Fishing Want to learn more about Snapper Fishing off the Gold coast. Author Ant Coughran explains how. Snapper/ squire. (Pagrus auratus) We have many different species of snapper in south east Queensland and Northern NSW waters. Pink snapper is the most common species of snapper in our region and is also known by many […]

Mixed Reef fish Gold Coast – Reef Fishing Tips and Techniques

Reef fish gold coast

Mixed reef fish Gold coast We have some great mixed reef fishing species in our local offshore waters. We seem to get a good blend of reef species off our coast. From southern species to northern species, our grounds are where their borders over lap. The most common mixed reef species are Snapper/ squire, Spangled […]

Gold Coast Whiting Fishing

Gold coast whiting fishing tips and techniques

Whiting Fishing Gold Coast ( Ghosts of the flats.) Gold coast whiting fishing Written by Anthony Cougran The SEQ and Far northern NSW have a many different species of whiting. These are the Most common in the Gold coast area: Goldenline whiting (Sillago analis) It’s name is taken from it’s rough scales. Found from northern […]

Mangrove Jack – Fishing Gold Coast – Tips and Techniques

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  ( Lutjanus Argentimaculatus) (Mangrove Jacks) (Red Dogs)    Mangrove jack Fishing Gold Coast Written by Anthony Cougran.  We are so lucky on the Gold coast. Fortunately we have one of the best Mangrove jack fisheries in Australia. We humans have extended their habitat and hunting grounds so much on the Gold coast, Tweed heads, […]

Gold Coast Game Fishing Report

Gold coast game fishing

Gold Coast Game Fishing Report January 2021 Marlin, Mahi mahi, Sailfish. Well the Gold coast game fishing bite is on fire. Local anglers who haven’t heard about the red hot Black Marlin bite off the Gold coast must be at home hiding under their beds. Everybody is getting amongst the action. The current wet cycle of […]

Venus Tuskfish – Gold Coast Fishing – Tuskies

Venus tuskfish caught fishing 36s Gold coast

Venus Tuskfish – Gold Coast – Tweed Heads (CHOERODON VENUSTUS) The Venus tuskfish would have to be one of the most highly sought after table fish in northern Australia. They are not only sensational eating but also provide anglers with a solid fight when hooked on suitable tackle. The species is also commonly referred to […]

Squid Fishing Gold Coast – How To Catch Squid

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Squid Fishing Gold Coast – Brisbane – Tweed Heads Learn how to catch Squid around the Gold Coast and other regions, regular contributor Anthony Coughran explains how. Squid – (Cephalopods) We have many different species of squid, calamari and cuttlefish in Australian waters, Several are commonly found around the Gold coast. Here are the most […]

Snapper – Pearl perch Closure – Gold Coast – True Blue Fishing

Gold coast Snapper

Snapper Fishing Closure – Gold Coast – Queensland Unfortunately fisheries have imposed a closure on Snapper and Pearl perch stocks. In fact the closure applies to the whole of Queensland and also includes Snapper stocks off the Gold coast. While we don’t really feel that local Snapper stocks on the Gold coast are in serious […]

Prawning Gold Coast – Prawn Guide – How To Catch

Gold Coast Prawning catching and cooking fish

A Practical Guide to Gold Coast Prawning. Gold Coast Prawning. Written by Anthony Coughran. Prawns Gold Coast – Gold Coast Prawning!!  The SEQ, Gold Coast and Far northern NSW have a many different species of prawn. These are the Most common species in our area:Banana prawn ( Penaeus merguiensis, Penaeus indicus.) located from Shark Bay […]