Gold Coast Fishing Charters: An Experience Of A Lifetime

If you are planning to visit the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia have you ever considered including a Gold Coast fishing charter as part of your itinerary? Who knows maybe you will get hooked for life and it will open a plethora of holiday options in the future?

To get our bearings right which might be handy when considering accomodation options, where do Gold Coast fishing charter operators do business from? There are two areas. Firstly, the Broadwater area off Southport at the northern end of the Gold Coast. Secondly, on the Tweed River bounded by the cities of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta at the southern end of the Gold Coast.

There are two main types of fishing that is undertaken by Gold Coast fishing charter companies.

Firstly, calm water fishing such as occurs in the Broadwater area. Smaller boats carrying up to six passengers are usually used. The main fish species that are targetted include bream, flat head and whiting. Light tackle is used.

The second type of fishing option is offshore or deep sea fishing where you can get amongst the sporty fish. As an added bonus by heading to the deep sea you get to be awed by dolphins and whales swimming by. Also the Gold Coast skyline is a sight to behold together with the stunning mountain back drop.

Whilst Gold Coast fishing charters operate all year round, fishing conditions do vary seasonally. The summer season is the perfect time to target pelagic fish such as black marlin, tuna and wahoo. The summer season corresponds with the advent of warm water currents flowing from the north, hence the arrival of these larger fish. The winter season is ideal for reef fishing for bottom dwelling species such as snapper, teraglin, tailor and others which abound.

In terms of bait used by Gold Coast fishing charter operators, here is what you can expect. Live baits are used to catch the larger pelagic fish whilst pilchards, prawns and squid are commonly used for reef fishing.

Finally are Gold Coast fishing charters just for those keen to fish? Certainly not. Whether you choose to fish full time, part time or not at all, it's your call, guaranteed. You may choose to take in what Nature has to offer. This includes sightings of dolphins, whales, turtles and birds such as gannets and albatross. Alternatively come to just have a good time in company with family and/or friends.