The fishing around Airlie Beach certainly hasn’t been all that enjoyable with all the rain lately. But wet season is coming to an end, and we know many of you are itching to make the most of every good weather window coming up.
Dam
The dam has been fishing pretty well over the past week and we expect it to keep doing so. With the recent rains, focus on anywhere there’s still water flowing into the dam, as well as windswept points.
For lures, 4-6” paddle tail soft plastics are your best bet. We recommend the Panic Stations 4”, 5” and 6”. Small jerk baits are also a great option, and we can recommend the Samaki Redic’s.
Estuary
With the recent rains, the crabs should have been pushed out into the rivers and creeks. The focus for these should be towards the mouth of the waterway, where there’s going to be more salt water than fresh.
The size of the tides is reducing over the weekend, so focus on the tide changes to target barramundi, jew fish, and salmon.
Islands & Offshore
With strong south-easterly winds predicted, anyone brave enough to venture out to the islands should stay on the north/north-western side to get as much protection as possible.
Try fishing for coral trout around the fringing reef drop-offs. Use soft plastics in 3-5m of water. We recommend the Mikado Jaws.
As always, before heading out on the water, check your local forecasts, ensure all your safety gear is up to date, and check in with your local VMR.
Contributed with thanks to Tackle World Airlie Beach
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