The Types Of Fish Targetted By Gold Coast Fishing Charters
A question that is fairly typical for those inquiring about going out on a Gold coast Fishing Charter is “what species of fish do you normally catch?”. This article outlines the major species of fish caught when venturing out on a Gold Coast fishing charter.
Snapper: This is perhaps the most popular fish caught. It is beautiful to eat. It can be caught any time of the year but tends to be most plentiful during the summer months of the year. Caught in both estuaries as well as over shallow and deep reefs.
Pearl Perch: Caught mostly over the deeper offshore reefs located 10-15 nautical miles out and all throughout the year when ocean currents are gentle. Great eating.
Teraglin: Look like a smallish mulloway. A voracious school fish and most prolific over the closer reefs. The average size taken is around 45-50 cm all year round. However teraglin up to one metre is not uncommon in deeper waters.
Mackeral: There are four species commonly taken off the Gold Coast as follows: Spotted, Tuna, Spanish and Slimy Mackeral. Spotted Mackeral grow up to 3-7 kg with Spanish Mackeral growing from 5-15 kg. Best time to catch them is toward the end of summer going into autumn. Caught mostly over shallow inshore reefs. Tuna Mackeral are caught up to 10 kg. and commonly caught over the closer reefs. Much maligned eating quality because of it’s dark red meat, but properly prepared it is quite good for eating. Slimy Mackeral are caught small around 300 g. in size. An oily fish that is good for smoking, pickling and an excellent bait fish for marlin and wahoo
Wahoo: A fast swimming big fish with big teeth. Provides a dynamic fight. Excellent eating with white flesh.
Cobia: A large free swimming fish usually weighing in at 5-25 kg. An opportunistic feeder caught over the full range of fishing grounds. Tend to be most available in conjunction with the whale season.
Black Marlin: These are usually the biggest fish caught in the 20-60 kg range and are particularly prominent during the summer months. Larger Black Marlin as well as Striped and Blue Marlin are caught in the vicinity of 25 nautical miles plus out to sea.
Mahi Mahi: A large fish that point on a very flashy performance. Sometimes swims right up to the boat.
Kingfish, Amberjack: Generally are caught over the deeper reefs. Strong fighting. Great for eating.
Flathead: Commonly located over sand banks but are also prolific in deeper waters. Grow up to about one meter.
Bream: Scavenger fish . Likes the cover provided by rocky headlands. Good eating. Other fish species that you can expect to catch on a Gold Coast fishing charter include: shark and whiting and a number of less common species.
If you have decided or are thinking about going out on a Gold Coast fishing charters be certain to get incontact with an expert in Kim Raymond. Kim is a keen fisherman himself with tons of knowledge, experience and honesty to answer all your questions and make certain you make the best choices to suit you and your people.


April 27, 2011
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Posted by Kim Raymond
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