{"id":30334,"date":"2021-08-13T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=30334"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:01:40","slug":"fishing-in-queensland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-queensland\/","title":{"rendered":"Queensland Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Queensland is one of those places that has it all. With almost 7,000 kilometers of coastline hugged by pristine waters, picture-perfect beaches, and 300 days of sunshine, the state earns its nickname of &ldquo;the Sunshine State&rdquo;. And that&rsquo;s not the only thing this part of Australia shares with Florida. Just like its American counterpart, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/state\/au\/QL?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=30334\">fishing<\/a> in Queensland is nothing short of fantastic.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/wr7uq6v14k.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='wr7uq6v14k']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/wr7uq6v14k\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"wr7uq6v14k\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">With over 300 days of sunshine, 7,000 kilometers&nbsp; of coastline, and access to the world&rsquo;s largest&nbsp;&nbsp; coral reef system, it&rsquo;s no wonder why fishing in&nbsp; Queensland is so popular among anglers worldwide!&nbsp;&nbsp; It&rsquo;s been dubbed the &ldquo;Sunshine State&nbsp; of Australia,&rdquo; and like its American&nbsp;&nbsp; counterpart, the fishing here is just as diverse. Covering such a vast amount of territory&nbsp; can be difficult, so we decided to focus&nbsp;&nbsp; on a few of the main charter fishing hubs&nbsp; where it&rsquo;s easy to plan an unforgettable&nbsp;&nbsp; adventure. To help us do that,\r\n\r\nwe paid a visit&nbsp; to a few of our captains who let us know what to&nbsp;&nbsp; expect from a fishing trip Down Under.\r\n\r\nYou&rsquo;ll hear&nbsp; about some of the key target species, top spots,&nbsp;&nbsp; best times to go fishing, and everything&nbsp; else you need to know before you head out. After watching this video, you&rsquo;ll&nbsp; be one step closer to experiencing&nbsp;&nbsp; what fishing in Queensland is all&nbsp; about. But before we get started,&nbsp;&nbsp; be sure to like and subscribe for more updates&nbsp; on the hottest fishing spots across the globe!\r\n\r\nWe&rsquo;ll kick things off by talking about some&nbsp; of Queensland&rsquo;s amazing inshore fishing&nbsp;&nbsp; opportunities.\r\n\r\nFrom Cairns all the way down&nbsp; to Brisbane, the entire coast is dotted with&nbsp;&nbsp; productive bays and inlets that make fishing&nbsp; close to shore a truly gratifying experience.&nbsp;&nbsp; There&rsquo;s no need to travel miles off the coast,&nbsp; when you can book a half-day trip in the bay,&nbsp;&nbsp; and still catch your daily&nbsp; limit without breaking the bank. If you&rsquo;re heading out in the Northern part of&nbsp; the state, the waters surrounding Cairns hold a&nbsp;&nbsp; mixture of fresh, brackish, and saltwater species&nbsp; that would make any angler&rsquo;s head spin. Spots&nbsp;&nbsp; like Trinity Inlet, Palm Cove, and Yorkeys Knob&nbsp; are just some of the places you can start out.\r\n\r\nOne of the top catches in these waters is&nbsp; Queenfish &ndash; an acrobatic species known for&nbsp;&nbsp; putting up a hard fight. Here, they&nbsp; can even reach up to 10 kilograms,&nbsp;&nbsp; and the best part is that you can pretty&nbsp; much catch them all year round, however,&nbsp;&nbsp; the drier months tend to&nbsp; produce more consistent catches. You can also encounter the likes of Tarpon,&nbsp; Permit, Flathead, Black Jewfish, and of course,&nbsp;&nbsp; the famous Barramundi. This fun-to-target,&nbsp; and not to mention delicious fish,&nbsp;&nbsp; is a staple among inshore anglers in and around&nbsp; Cairns.\r\n\r\nIn fact, there are so many of them, that&nbsp;&nbsp; fishing in northern Queensland is often synonymous&nbsp; with targeting this prized species.\r\n\r\nThey&rsquo;re also&nbsp;&nbsp; available year-round, however, they prefer the&nbsp; warmer climate, so come during the wet season&nbsp;&nbsp; just as they&rsquo;re about to spawn for near-guaranteed&nbsp; action. Just keep in mind, their season is closed&nbsp;&nbsp; from November first to February first, so we&nbsp; recommend visiting in October, February and March. Other than their availability, another great&nbsp; thing about Barramundi is their versatility,&nbsp;&nbsp; you can target them in coastal waters as well&nbsp; as in rivers further inland.\r\n\r\nAnd they&rsquo;re not&nbsp;&nbsp; the only species in Queensland that you can&nbsp; catch in both freshwater and saltwater. You can&nbsp;&nbsp; also target Threadfin Salmon, Fingermark Bream,&nbsp; Grunter, Jungle Perch, and Mangrove Jacks as well. You&rsquo;ll find many similar inshore species moving&nbsp; towards the central and southern coasts as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you&rsquo;d like to travel further inland and explore&nbsp; Australia&rsquo;s freshwater fishing scene, then the&nbsp;&nbsp; region around the state capital of Brisbane is&nbsp; another great place to check out.\r\n\r\nHere, you&rsquo;ll&nbsp;&nbsp; find plenty of Australian Bass along the upper&nbsp; reaches of some of the coastal rivers of southern&nbsp;&nbsp; Queensland. And that&rsquo;s not all, the Sunshine&nbsp; State&rsquo;s rivers and lakes hold over 130 species&nbsp;&nbsp; of freshwater fish, many of which are available&nbsp; all year round and can reach monster sizes. But if you&rsquo;re in search of even larger&nbsp; trophy fish, let&rsquo;s move further off the&nbsp;&nbsp; coast and find out what&rsquo;s lurking above&nbsp; the world&rsquo;s largest coral reef system.\r\n\r\nFishing the Great Barrier Reef&nbsp; is almost every angler&rsquo;s dream,&nbsp;&nbsp; and for many a once in a lifetime opportunity.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis entire coral reef system consists of&nbsp;&nbsp; 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands,&nbsp; spanning over 2,300 kilometers. Just&nbsp;&nbsp; to put that into perspective, this whole&nbsp; area extends over 14 degrees of latitude,&nbsp;&nbsp; from the Torres Strait Islands all the way&nbsp; down to the southern tip of the Capricorn&nbsp;&nbsp; Coast. So we&rsquo;re talking about a massive amount&nbsp; of territory full of amazing fishing potential. Such a large amount of area means you have plenty&nbsp; of options when choosing which spot to head&nbsp;&nbsp; out from.\r\n\r\nThe city of Cairns, also known as the&nbsp; &ldquo;Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,&rdquo; is synonymous&nbsp;&nbsp; with reef fishing in Australia, and should&nbsp; be at the top of every angler&rsquo;s bucket list.&nbsp;&nbsp; Depending on how deep you go, you can&nbsp; target Pink Snapper, Red Emperor, Nannygai,&nbsp;&nbsp; and even further out, pelagic species such as&nbsp; Cobia, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi. About 65 kilometers North of&nbsp; Cairns, the city of Port Douglas&nbsp;&nbsp; also offers many great opportunities&nbsp; to fish the Great Barrier Reef.&nbsp;&nbsp; Many charter trips include snorkeling gear&nbsp; upon request as well.\r\n\r\nA great addition for&nbsp;&nbsp; anyone that would like to combine a bit of&nbsp; a diving adventure with their fishing trip.&nbsp;&nbsp; Just be sure to let your skipper know so they can&nbsp; prepare all the necessary equipment in advance. The North however isn&rsquo;t the only part of&nbsp; the coast with great reef fishing action.&nbsp;&nbsp; Central Queensland&rsquo;s reefs and lagoons are&nbsp; also known to hold thousands of fish species,&nbsp;&nbsp; most of which are available all year&nbsp; round.\r\n\r\nSpangled Emperor, Gold Spotted Cod,&nbsp;&nbsp; Coral Trout, and Giant Trevally are just some of&nbsp; the species you can catch along the reef here. Other great spots along the coast to&nbsp; approach the reef from are Kurrimine Beach,&nbsp;&nbsp; Townsville, Airlie Beach, and Hamilton&nbsp; Island. The easiest and most hassle-free&nbsp;&nbsp; way to explore the reef is by hopping on&nbsp; a charter. You can either rent a private&nbsp;&nbsp; skipper or save a few bucks by hopping on a&nbsp; party boat with other like-minded anglers.\r\n\r\nYou can download the FishingBooker&nbsp; app on the Google Play or App Store,&nbsp;&nbsp; or just visit us online to take&nbsp; a look at some of the available&nbsp;&nbsp; charters in Queensland and find&nbsp; the trip that&rsquo;s right for you. Another huge advantage of charter fishing&nbsp; in Australia, is that you can approach&nbsp;&nbsp; much deeper waters further off the coast &ndash; and&nbsp; the deeper the water, the bigger the fish.\r\n\r\nBig&nbsp;&nbsp; game fishing in the Coral Sea is the stuff&nbsp; of legends. Much of that is because of the&nbsp;&nbsp; aforementioned Great Barrier Reef which is home to&nbsp; some of the world&rsquo;s most sought-after trophy fish.\r\n\r\nCairns, which we mentioned earlier as being the&nbsp; &ldquo;Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,&rdquo; is also known&nbsp;&nbsp; as the &ldquo;Black Marlin Capital of the World.&rdquo; Along&nbsp; the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, this majestic&nbsp;&nbsp; creature stands apart from the rest thanks to its&nbsp; strength, agility and beauty. And not to mention,&nbsp;&nbsp; anglers have been catching species weighing&nbsp; over 480 kilograms regularly since the 1960s!\r\n\r\nThe best time to target these fish is&nbsp; during the &ldquo;Heavy Tackle Marlin Season&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; lasting from late September all the way&nbsp; through December.\r\n\r\nDuring peak season,&nbsp;&nbsp; the most experienced anglers can reel in Black&nbsp; Marlin weighing anywhere from 100&ndash;500+ kilograms,&nbsp;&nbsp; so be sure to time it just right and find an&nbsp; offshore skipper who knows the best spots. But even though Black Marlin are the headliners&nbsp; here, they&rsquo;re not the only Billfish you can look&nbsp;&nbsp; forward to. In fact the entire North Coast of&nbsp; Queensland is also famous for its Striped Marlin,&nbsp;&nbsp; Blue Marlin, and Sailfish fishing as well.\r\n\r\nSouthern parts of the state however, particularly&nbsp; the Gold Coast and Brisbane, see fishermen from&nbsp;&nbsp; all over the world visiting due to the excellent&nbsp; Tuna bite.\r\n\r\nYellowfins, Longtail, Dogtooth,&nbsp;&nbsp; Bluefin, and Mackerel are just some of the Tuna&nbsp; varieties you can catch off the southern coast. The biggest of the bunch is Yellowfin&nbsp; Tuna, which can reach up to 50 kilograms&nbsp;&nbsp; and trust us, they&rsquo;ll make you work&nbsp; very hard to get them into the boat.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dogtooth are no joke either &ndash; they cruise&nbsp; the offshore reefs and they&rsquo;re as strong as&nbsp;&nbsp; they are aggressive. And don&rsquo;t let the smaller&nbsp; species, such as Skipjack or Mackerel Tuna fool&nbsp;&nbsp; you either, they can be just as feisty and&nbsp; definitely make you work to earn your keep.\r\n\r\nThere are hundreds of deep sea fishing charters&nbsp; up and down the whole coast of Queensland&nbsp;&nbsp; that make it their mission to put you on&nbsp; fish and show you a great time on the water.&nbsp;&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll be able to explore some of&nbsp; the most productive fishing grounds,&nbsp;&nbsp; and not to mention, one of the most beautiful&nbsp; and well-preserved ecosystems on the planet. And in order to preserve this most beautiful gift&nbsp; of nature, we have to make sure we&rsquo;re following&nbsp;&nbsp; the rules.\r\n\r\nWhat makes fishing in Queensland&nbsp; so great, are the local efforts taken by&nbsp;&nbsp; the government to conserve heavily sought-out&nbsp; species and reduce illegal fishing practices.\r\n\r\nThat&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to understand and&nbsp; respect the size and creel limits for fish&nbsp;&nbsp; before you head out. Some species have seasonal&nbsp; closures, so make sure you&rsquo;re allowed to target&nbsp;&nbsp; them before you actually start fishing. To&nbsp; learn more about catch limits and closures,&nbsp;&nbsp; you can visit qld.gov.au or just check&nbsp; with your skipper before hitting the water.\r\n\r\nAnother thing that&rsquo;s so great about fishing in&nbsp; the Sunshine State is how easy and accessible&nbsp;&nbsp; it is to residents and visitors. Whether&nbsp; you&rsquo;re fishing from shore or from a boat,&nbsp;&nbsp; you don&rsquo;t need a fishing license. However, if you&nbsp; plan on going to one of the stocked dams to fish,&nbsp;&nbsp; then you&rsquo;ll need a special SIPS Permit which&nbsp; again, you can purchase online at qld.gov.au. And when you&rsquo;re finally ready to set out,&nbsp; FishingBooker is here to help make planning your&nbsp;&nbsp; trip a breeze.\r\n\r\nYou can find a Queensland fishing&nbsp; trip that&#039;s perfect for you and your family by&nbsp;&nbsp; downloading our app from the Google Play or App&nbsp; Store, or by simply visiting FishingBooker.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; With hundreds of local guides, verified reviews,&nbsp; and hassle-free online bookings, you&#039;ll save&nbsp;&nbsp; time and money, and experience an exciting day&nbsp; on the water. So go ahead and download our app&nbsp;&nbsp; or just visit us online and start planning&nbsp; your fishing adventure in Australia today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p>The fish diversity alone will wow you, and once something hits your line, that&rsquo;s when the fun begins. If you&rsquo;re visiting Queensland for the first time, here&rsquo;s what you can expect&#8230;<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-queensland\"><strong>Best Fish to Catch in Queensland<\/strong><\/h2><p>When you come to Queensland, you&rsquo;ll be spoilt for choice, no matter the level of your angling experience. From trophy Black Marlin and Tuna in the bluewater to Barramundi inland, the sky is the limit! Let&rsquo;s take a closer look at some of the most prized catches.<\/p><h3 id=\"black-marlin\">Black Marlin<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;re in the mood for battling giant Billfish, North Queensland is <em>the<\/em> place to be. Maybe you know it by another name &ndash; the &#8220;Black Marlin Capital of the World.&#8221; Come September, massive Black Marlin females and passionate fishos who hunt them set out towards the Great Barrier Reef. This marks the beginning of the &#8220;Heavy Tackle Marlin Season&#8221; that lasts until January.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"Three fishermen holding a Black Marlin, standing on a boat\" class=\"wp-image-30349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Females come to the world&rsquo;s biggest reef to spawn. We&rsquo;re talking about fish that can weigh anywhere from 100&ndash;500+ kilograms, and they&rsquo;re a force to be reckoned with. That&rsquo;s like hooking into a house underwater and then trying to reel it in.<\/p><p>But even though Black Marlin are the headliners here, they&rsquo;re not the only Billfish you can look forward to. Blue Marlin show up just as their Black relatives move on, not to mention the Striped Marlin and Sailfish bite. You can still go after juvenile Black Marlin during the winter.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Black-Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"Black Marlin jumping out of the water, on the fishing line, anglers trying to reel it in\" class=\"wp-image-30341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Black-Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Black-Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Black-Marlin-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are hundreds of deep sea fishing charters in Queensland that make it their mission to take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds. When it comes to Marlin fishing, Cairns is perhaps the star of the show, as well as the Lizard Island and Ribbon Reefs.&nbsp;<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='154' data-destination-title='Queensland' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='marlin_black'data-headline='Top Black Marlin Fishing Charters in Queensland'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"tuna\">Tuna<\/h3><p>There&rsquo;s no way to talk about fishing in Queensland without mentioning Tuna. There are several species of these gorgeous fighters that you can fish for year-round, but Yellowfin Tuna get the most attention. And for good reason! With two peak seasons, in winter and summer, Yellowfins are a favourite of anglers who like to fight their prey and eat it too.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Tuna-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A fisherman standing on a charter boat, holding a Dogtooth Tuna, with water and blue skies in the background\" class=\"wp-image-30353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Tuna-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Tuna-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Tuna-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Southern parts of the state, particularly the Gold Coast and Brisbane, see fishermen from all over the world visiting, ready for a Tuna fight. Along with Yellowfins, Longtail, Skipjack, Dogtooth, Southern Bluefin, and Mackerel Tuna are on the menu as well.<\/p><p>One of the reasons Yellowfins are in the spotlight is because they&rsquo;re the biggest of the bunch. They can reach up to 50 kilograms and they&rsquo;ll make you work hard to get them into the boat. Dogtooth are no joke either &ndash; they cruise the offshore reefs and they&rsquo;re as strong as they&rsquo;re aggressive. Smaller species, like Skipjack and Mackerel Tuna, are always around.<\/p><p>Trolling and burleying are the safest way to get your Tuna&rsquo;s attention. If you prefer using lures, then trolling is the name of your game. Drift fishing mixed with burleying could help you land a big one, especially in the south. Scad, pilchards, and slimies could all work, but Tuna aren&rsquo;t easily fooled so your presentation should be on point.<\/p><h3 id=\"reef-fish\">Reef Fish<\/h3><p>There are thousands of fish species living around Central Queensland&rsquo;s reefs and lagoons, most of them available all through the year. You don&rsquo;t have to be a sport fisherman to enjoy reef fishing. Hit the water with your family and you&rsquo;ll have a blast.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Reef-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling angler in sunglasses holding a Red Emperor Snapper, with blue skies and water in the background\" class=\"wp-image-30351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Reef-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Reef-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Reef-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Reef fish are beautiful, fun to catch, and tasty &ndash; every fisherman&rsquo;s holy trifecta. Snapper species are most sought after, with Pinkies, Red Emperor, Sweetlip Emperor, and Spangled Emperor on the cards. Then you&rsquo;ve got your Coral Trout, Nannygai, Groupers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/types-of-trevally\/\">Trevally<\/a>, each more delicious than the last.&nbsp;<\/p><p>If you head further out, the scenery changes. Offshore reefs and wrecks are the domain of the above-mentioned species, plus their deep water predators. This is where the likes of Barracuda, Cobia, Wahoo, Giant Trevally, Marlin, and Tuna come out to play.&nbsp;<\/p><p>While these are some of the most common species you could reel in, they&rsquo;re by no means the only ones. You never know what you could get on the reefs, but that&rsquo;s what makes it so exciting!<\/p><h3 id=\"giant-trevally\">Giant Trevally<\/h3><p>Fast, explosive, strong action &ndash; that&rsquo;s what you get with a Giant Trevally on the line. Their powerful strikes make them appealing to sport anglers looking to test their mettle. Available all year, with high season in summer, these &ldquo;gangsters of the deep&rdquo; are a thrill to catch.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142925\/Giant-Treavlly-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"An angler in a cap and sunglasses sitting on a boat, holding a Giant Trevally, with water in the background\" class=\"wp-image-30348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142925\/Giant-Treavlly-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142925\/Giant-Treavlly-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142925\/Giant-Treavlly-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re targeting GTs closer to land, you&rsquo;ll find schools of them around nearshore reefs. These fish usually stay in the 1&ndash;3 kilogram ballpark. If you&rsquo;re more interested in trophy specimens, you&rsquo;ll need to visit remote reefs. This is a playground for fish that can weigh from 15&ndash;35 kilograms.<\/p><p>What makes Giant Trevally so popular isn&rsquo;t just their strength, but also speed. Once you hook into one, it can develop speeds of up to 60 km\/h in an attempt to break free. GTs are also smart, and they&rsquo;ll try to break off the line on underwater structures. This means you&rsquo;ll need high-quality equipment, not to mention muscle and patience to keep them on. Whether you go for that personal trophy or a few smaller fish, a GT hunt is sure to get your blood pumping!<\/p><h3 id=\"barramundi\">Barramundi<\/h3><p>If there ever was a poster child for fishing in Queensland, then it must be Barramundi. Officially named as the best native sport fish, these fellas will give you a run for your money, but they&rsquo;re so tasty that it will be worth it. Bear in mind that though they&rsquo;re around all year, there&rsquo;s a season closure from November to February.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142929\/Barramundi-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling girl in sunglasses holding a big Barramundi with a river and nature in the background\" class=\"wp-image-30339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142929\/Barramundi-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142929\/Barramundi-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142929\/Barramundi-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>So what makes Barra so loved? Let&rsquo;s start with the fact that there&rsquo;s a lot of them and that they live in freshwater and saltwater. You can get a Barra just about anywhere &ndash; in inshore waters, rivers, lakes, and estuaries. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the most prized specimens are over a meter long.<\/p><p>Barramundi are &ldquo;the bread and butter fish&rdquo; of Northern Australia, but they&rsquo;re not necessarily easy to catch. They&rsquo;re born in the ocean and then venture into freshwater (the complete opposite of Salmon), and while they&rsquo;re greedy, they&rsquo;re also easily spooked. The bite is best just before and after sunrise and sunset. Barra are among the inshore fisherman&rsquo;s most reliable catches, which also makes them a much-loved species.<\/p><h3 id=\"freshwater-fishing-in-queensland\">Freshwater Fishing in Queensland<\/h3><p>While the seas are home to the most prestigious species, freshwater fishing in the Sunshine State has its own appeal. The rivers and lakes of Queensland see thousands of fishos every year, all in search of that next great catch.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Freshwater-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"Two smiling fishermen in caps standing on a small fishing boat, holding their catch of Australian Bass\" class=\"wp-image-30347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Freshwater-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Freshwater-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Freshwater-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There&rsquo;s no shortage of freshwater species you can find in Queensland&#8217;s inland watersheds. All you need is to pick the right spots. Barra remain one of the most popular catches, along with Bass, Black Bream, Grunter, Cod, and Threadfin Salmon.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Mangrove Jacks take a special place in freshwater fisheries because they&rsquo;re feisty and can be big. Then there&rsquo;s Southern Saratoga, one of the continent&rsquo;s oldest fish species and a true delight to target. They&rsquo;re territorial and aggressive, which often results in them attacking your lure with abandon. All this makes them one of the most desired catches on the freshwater front.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='154' data-destination-title='Queensland' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Queensland<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-queensland\"><strong>How to Go Fishing in Queensland<\/strong><\/h2><p>There are many techniques you can try out in Queensland&rsquo;s productive waters, so what you pick is all about your personal preferences. The recreational fishing boom has been happening since the introduction of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.qld.gov.au\/industries\/farms-fishing-forestry\/fisheries\/net-free-zones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Net Free Fishing Zones<\/a>. Here are some of the types of fishing that anglers favour here&#8230;<\/p><h3 id=\"fishing-from-shore\">Fishing from Shore<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Beach-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"Three anglers standing on a beach with rods in the sand behind them and waves\" class=\"wp-image-30340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Beach-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Beach-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Beach-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>About half of Queensland&#8217;s fishers choose to cast their lines from land. There&rsquo;s a lot you can reel in from a beach, a pier, and the rocks framing the coastline, as well as lakes, rivers, and estuaries.&nbsp;<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s no bad time to go beach fishing, even though winter days often yield the best results. Casting from a beach can bring you a variety of catches, including Barramundi, Tailor, Perch, Mackerel, to name a few. Less experienced and visiting fishos have a great time fishing from piers and docks, surrounded by fellow anglers.<\/p><p>Fishing from the rocks can be very good, but there are dangers that come with it. Fish congregate around the rocks, which allows for a strong bite, but the waves can be unpredictable. The rocks can also be slippery, so it&rsquo;s important to be cautious. The good thing is the rewards will be worth it.<\/p><h3 id=\"fly-fishing\">Fly Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Fly-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A fly fisherman casting a fly while wading in a river, surrounded by forest\" class=\"wp-image-30346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Fly-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Fly-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142926\/Fly-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re a fly fishing aficionado, you won&rsquo;t be disappointed in Queensland. The inshore waters are teeming with always-hungry fish and you can even test your luck in the bluewater.<\/p><p>Inshore waters and flats offer good numbers of Queenfish, that can weigh anywhere from 1&ndash;15 kilograms. They&rsquo;re easy to catch and abundant, so they&rsquo;re one of the go-to targets of fly fishermen. Threadfin Salmon, Permit, Giant Harring, and Golden Trevally make the list too, especially around harbours and bays.<\/p><p>But fly fishing adventures go beyond the shallow waters. The bravest anglers set out to the reefs and further offshore to face off against the giants of the deep. Think Giant Trevally, Tuna, Jacks, and yes, even Billfish. Offshore fly fishing endeavours require heavy tackle quality gear, and a great deal of skill and knowledge, not to mention courage!<\/p><h3 id=\"deep-sea-fishing-with-a-charter\">Deep Sea Fishing with a Charter<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Deep-sea-fishing-with-a-charter.jpg\" alt=\"Two fishermen standing on the bow of a charter boat, one reeling in fish, other taking a video of it\" class=\"wp-image-30342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Deep-sea-fishing-with-a-charter.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Deep-sea-fishing-with-a-charter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142928\/Deep-sea-fishing-with-a-charter-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re coming to Queensland to chase your next trophy fish, then deep sea fishing is your path to glory. The safest way to explore your options is to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/au\/QL?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=30334\">hire a charter skipper<\/a>. These seasoned professionals dedicate their lives to putting people on fish, and they&rsquo;ve got the know-how and know-where.<\/p><p>Different charters specialise in different kinds of fishing, so you&rsquo;ve got plenty of choices. Tuna and Billfish trips are the longest, but they could grant you a fish of a lifetime. You can book a specialised expedition or, if you prefer, go for a variety of bluewater dwellers. If you&rsquo;re in the mood for something more exotic, helicopter fishing is on offer.<\/p><p>More affordable excursions will take you to the reefs. These are the best choice for families and anglers wetting their line for the first time. This is where the good-eating species hide, which means you get to eat like a king after the trip.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='154' data-destination-title='Queensland' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Queensland'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"queensland-fishing-spots\"><strong>Queensland<\/strong> Fishing Spots<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Top-fishing-spots-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a remote beach in the Cairns area\" class=\"wp-image-30352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Top-fishing-spots-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Top-fishing-spots-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142923\/Top-fishing-spots-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The short answer to this question is just about anywhere with water. Some of the biggest cities in the state are fishing hubs, and some spots are well off the beaten path. Here are only a few top fishing destinations for you to check out:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/au\/QL\/cairns?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=30334\">Cairns<\/a>: <\/strong>Let&rsquo;s start in the north, with the city closest to the Great Barrier Reef. Marlin in spring, Trevally in summer, and Barra year-round are just some of the species you can reel in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capricorn Region: <\/strong>The name doesn&rsquo;t have a lot to do with the horoscope sign, but it&rsquo;s got everything to do with excellent fishing. Yeppoon and Rockhampton are famous for their fishing culture, and everything from Barramundi to Snapper is fair game.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/au\/QL\/port-douglas?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=30334\">Port Douglas<\/a>:<\/strong> Dubbed as one of the best Black Marlin fishing grounds in the world, Port Douglas is the departure point of Billfish chasers. It doesn&rsquo;t hurt that these waters are home to well over 200 fish species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brisbane: <\/strong>Visiting Queensland&rsquo;s capital? Add fishing to your to-do list. Head to the port, and you could land Flathead, Jewfish, Mangrove Jack, and even Snapper. A great destination for shore anglers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/au\/QL\/gold-coast?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=30334\">Gold Coast<\/a>:<\/strong> Head to the south until you hit the beautiful town of Gold Coast. From here, you can travel offshore in search of Marlin, Tuna, and Snapper or stay on the reefs and see what&rsquo;s biting.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Noosa-River-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Noosa River\" class=\"wp-image-30350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Noosa-River-fishing-in-Queensland.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Noosa-River-fishing-in-Queensland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142924\/Noosa-River-fishing-in-Queensland-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Noosa River: <\/strong>When you&rsquo;re in the mood for some freshwater fishing, Noosa River has a lot to offer. Australian Bass and Mangrove Jacks are the most common catches, and then there&rsquo;s also the peace of mind you&#8217;ll find in the beautiful nature around you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daintree River: <\/strong>Probably the most diverse river in Queensland, the Daintree boasts hundreds of fish and crustacean species. In summer you can look forward to Mangrove Jacks and Barra. In winter, you&rsquo;ll be treated to Queenfish, Grunter, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-queensland\"><strong>When to Go Fishing in Queensland<\/strong><\/h2><p>Fishing in Queensland is a <strong>year-round<\/strong> angling adventure. Whenever you visit this gorgeous place, a fish will grace the end of your line. However, if you want to return victorious from your pursuit, then the wisest thing to do is to align your fishing trip with the high season of your target.<\/p><p>If you want to fish for Tuna, for example, you can do it throughout the year. But Yellowfin Tuna will shine bright during two seasons. So, your chances of landing a trophy Yellowfin are the best in <strong>summer and winter.<\/strong> The same goes for Giant Trevally. They&rsquo;re up for grabs each month, but they peak during the summer months.<\/p><p>At the same time, please keep in mind that some species also have <strong>seasonal closures<\/strong>. Barramundi, in particular, aren&rsquo;t available for fishing between November and February.<\/p><h2 id=\"queensland-fishing-regulations\"><strong>Queensland Fishing Regulations<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/05122038\/Queensland-Fishing-Regulations.jpg\" alt='An infographic showing the state flag of Australia along with text that says \"Queensland fishing regulations what you need to know\" against a dark blue background.' class=\"wp-image-71865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/05122038\/Queensland-Fishing-Regulations.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/05122038\/Queensland-Fishing-Regulations-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/05122038\/Queensland-Fishing-Regulations-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/05122038\/Queensland-Fishing-Regulations-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>What makes fishing in Queensland easy and accessible is that, whether you&rsquo;re fishing from shore or from a boat, you don&rsquo;t need a fishing licence. However, if you plan on going to one of the stocked dams to fish, then you&rsquo;ll need a special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/recreation\/activities\/boating-fishing\/rec-fishing\/dams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIPS Permit<\/a>.<\/p><p>You need to understand and respect the size and creel limits for fish you&rsquo;d like to keep. Some species have seasonal closures, so make sure you&rsquo;re allowed to target them before you go out. Your charter guide can help you with sticking to the rules while enjoying fishing to the fullest.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"queensland-fishing-faqs\">Queensland Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Do I need a permit to fish in Queensland?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>You generally don\u2019t need a license to fish in Queensland, whether it\u2019s aboard a charter or solo. However, if you intend to fish near dams or weirs where the fish are stocked, you\u2019ll need a SIPS permit.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the most common fish to catch in Queensland?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>If you\u2019re looking to catch something tasty for dinner and do it quickly, Snappers and other reef fish are the most common choices when fishing in Queensland. They\u2019re abundant in these waters and fairly easy to catch as long as you know where to go.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish anywhere in Queensland?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e65fdac4d1c-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Generally, yes, though there are possible exceptions when it comes to fishing in marine zones and national parks. So if you plan on visiting one of those, make sure to look up specific regulations for that area. There\u2019s also the matter of fishing around dams, for which you\u2019ll need a permit in order to cast your line legally.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a permit to fish in Queensland?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You generally don&#8217;t need a license to fish in Queensland, whether it&#8217;s aboard a charter or solo. 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There&#8217;s also the matter of fishing around dams, for which you&#8217;ll need a permit in order to cast your line legally.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"fishing-in-queensland-endless-angling-thrills\"><strong>Fishing in Queensland: Endless Angling Thrills<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142927\/Fishing-in-Queensland-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sandy beach and estuary in Queensland, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-30343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142927\/Fishing-in-Queensland-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142927\/Fishing-in-Queensland-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/08\/14142927\/Fishing-in-Queensland-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Passionate anglers will never be bored in the Sunshine State of the southern hemisphere. Wherever your interests lie &ndash; be it with the biggest fish in the sea or the promising inshore bite &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find something to your liking. That&rsquo;s what makes fishing in Queensland so alluring. Quantity, quality, diversity, and excitement, you&rsquo;ve got it all!<\/p><p>If you crave more information on how to fish in Australia, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/australia-fishing\/\">Australia fishing guide<\/a>&nbsp;and learn about fish species, hotspots, angling techniques, and regulations.<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Queensland? What were your experiences? Do you have a favourite spot or species? Share your stories with us in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Queensland is one of those places that has it all. With almost 7,000 kilometers of coastline hugged by pristine waters, picture-perfect beaches, and 300 days of sunshine, the state earns its nickname of &ldquo;the Sunshine State&rdquo;. And that&rsquo;s not the only thing this part of Australia shares with Florida. 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