The best fishing spots around Brisbane

Bribie island

A convenient location for anyone residing in northern Brisbane, Bribie Island, located in the beautiful Moreton Bay region around Caboolture, takes less than half an hour to reach via car. There also are plenty of options for launching from a boat ramp.

Once you have motored across to the island, there are plenty of productive locations to throw a line in.

If all you want to do is take the family for a fun day out, you can try your luck along the shoreline at Bongaree on the south-western corner of Bribie Island. This is a great option for the littlies to have a play in the sand amongst some calmer waters.

Pumicestone Passage is a lengthy channel situated between Bribie Island and the mainland. The shallow waterways provide excellent fishing for flathead and whiting. Move to slightly deeper water, and you’ll also find snapper, tusk fish, flounder and jewfish just to name a few.

Woorim, a suburb of Bribie Island, provides fantastic beach fishing. Here, you will find copious amounts of bream, dart and whiting.

South of Woorim is where you’ll find Skirmish Point, a popular surf fishing spot with easy access.

If you have never visited Redcliffe before, I suggest you add it to your destination list.

Located about 30 kilometres north-east of the Brisbane city centre, Redcliffe is a popular seaside town with views across to the picturesque Moreton Island.

Redcliffe Jetty is a popular spot for families to throw in a line. Opposite the jetty is a popular strip of clothing and food stores, so if the fish aren't providing enough of a distraction there is something to keep the whole family occupied. Bait is available to buy nearby.

If the jetty becomes crowded, try throwing a line to either side of it. Here you're likely to find bream, flathead and whiting.

An abundance of reef can be found in and around Redcliffe and surrounds, so you may land yourself a delicious feed of calamari.

The Scarborough foreshore, located close by, is a great place to throw some lures. Once you get in the deeper water, you have a chance of landing a sweetlip or snapper.

If you have ever ventured north of Brisbane, you have probably crossed the Pine River Bridge.

There aren’t many land-based spots that produce well here, so a boat is beneficial in finding some of the top fishing spots in and around Deep Water Bend.

Bream and flathead are the most popular fish to target. Mud crabs and prawns are also found throughout the Piner River in numbers.

When in season, generally from January through until May, prawns can be caught using a top pocket cast net. The timing and length of each season varies depending on environmental factors.

If unsure, it’s a good idea to ask a local expert in a nearby bait and tackle store or check out the local fishing groups on Facebook to find out if the prawns are running.

The heritage-listed Hornibrook Bridge is located in the popular town of Brighton, about 35 kilometres north of the Brisbane city centre.

The historic bridge, built in the 1930s at the peak of the Great Depression, has now mostly been demolished.

The pylons at either end of the causeway, and short sections of the roadway are still intact and provide great structure for fish to congregate in and around, proving it to be a productive fishing spot. They also have fishing platforms built into them.

You will find plenty of bream and flathead in the area. Both blood and beach worms do well on whiting here.

North Brisbane is a great place to visit with plenty of attractions for the whole family to enjoy.

North and South Stradbroke Island are located nearby and are a great place to holiday with plenty for the kids to see and do.

Moreton Island is just a short boat ride away from Redcliffe with crystal-clear water.