Gold Coast Fishing

Fishing is one of the Gold Coast's most popular recreational activities and a great way to relax. There are a multitude of fishing spots to try, from the sandy beaches and glistening waterways to the tidal rivers and estuaries.

Wet a line off the local beach at dawn or dusk and snag a bream, whiting or flathead, using fresh bait. Increase your chances by fishing the mouths of the local creeks at the change of tide. In the cooler months, try fishing for snapper and tailor off the rock walls or jetties, using pilchards as bait.

The best way to fish the waterways is in a boat. Hire a dingy and hunt out your own secret spot.

More serious anglers can take a fishing charter to fish the deep waters of the open ocean for wahoo, snapper, mackerel, tuna and marlin. Experienced anglers will take you to the best spots and give you hints and tips to help you land a big one.

Here are just some Gold Coast fishing charter companies:

Go fishing with the friendly professionals, BK's Gold Coast Fishing Charters. Aboard a powerful Cougar Catamaran, you head to Pacific Ocean Reef, a proven hotspot only 15 minutes from shore. Guests regularly catch cobia, tailor, mackerel, flathead, tuna and shark, guided by experienced anglers with productive techniques.

First timers, families, anglers of all ages and experience are welcome. Onboard facilities are extremely clean and all equipment is provided. BK's Gold Coast Fishing Charters supply all equipment and will gut, clean and bag your catch for you, ready for the pan.

Have an exciting off shore fishing experience with Wahoo Fishing Charters. Experienced anglers will give you tips on how to catch the infamous wahoo - a fast moving, fearsome fighter similar to sailfish and marlin. The wahoo make for excellent eating, their firm flesh suitable for many styles of cooking.

Wahoo Charters offer half day, full day and full night charters to take the best advantage of local conditions. All equipment is supplied and meals or refreshments are provided to keep up your stamina.

For a guaranteed action-packed day on the water, Fish the Deep Charters' experienced crew caters for beginners and seasoned anglers. The locally built 'Careel' is a high speed, extremely stable catamaran fully equipped for a safe, comfortable trip.

Fish the Deep offer you trips with the longest fishing time thanks to their high speed vessel, convenient location and extended charter times. And once you've landed the big one, Fish the Deep Charters will clean and bag your catch, ready to take with you.

Fish with the 'local's choice'.

Chase the monsters of the deep on the ultimate fishing adventure.

Leaving from Runaway Bay, you'll be blasted out to the local reefs on board a purpose-built plate aluminium vessel. Feel the adrenalin rush as a 300kg man-eater takes the bait, and get ready for hours of brutal combat with some of the biggest sharks in Australia.

Both half and full day charters are available. Full tuition and all equipment is provided, along with morning/afternoon tea on half day trips and a full tropical lunch on full day charters.

Tiki Boat Hire offers a great range of self-drive watercraft so that you can explore the waterways at your own leisure.

All hire boats come with free fuel and use of fishing gear so that you can try your luck at landing the big one. Half cabin cruisers come with shade canopies and cushioned seats for your comfort.