FISHING & BOATING 3/3

Jan 16, 2019

Seized black marketer’s boat serves as a warning

A fishing boat has been forfeited to the state and a recreational fisher and restaurant manager fined more than $8,600 for black...

Dec 18, 2018

December Fishing Report

Coming up to summer holidays, the weather is becoming warmer, and so is the water. Over the past month, rainfall has been well below...

Dec 18, 2018

BIGFC BWC 2018

The 30th annual Blue Water Classic Game Fishing Tournament was hosted by the Bribie Island Game Fishing Club on the weekend of the 1st...

Dec 18, 2018

Stamping out Social Isolation on the Bribie Island Waterways, with Fishability QLD Inc.

In August 2018, Fishability QLD was formerly registered as a not-for-profit organisation, to ensure its sustainability for the future. ...

Dec 18, 2018

Don’t be a fishing fool – know your rules

Just like fresh Queensland prawns for Christmas lunch, fishing and summer are a perfect match. Minister for Agricultural Industry...

Nov 21, 2018

November Fishing Report- The Island and Surrounds

Fishing success around Bribie Island has picked up considerably in the past month. October’s bad weather, and the windy days that...

Nov 21, 2018

CALL FOR A TOTAL BAN ON SHELLFISH PILLAGING

State Member for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson has called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to instigate an immediate total ban on...

Oct 28, 2018

October Fishing Report- The Island and Surrounds

This fishing report is being written on the first sunny day in a long while. October started wet, cleared, then, on Tues 9th, the bad...

Oct 27, 2018

Plan to turn Bribie Island eyesore into aquaculture hub

The Palaszczuk Government has announced a plan to turn rundown buildings on Bribie Island into an innovative world-leading aquaculture...

Sep 29, 2018

September Fishing Report

Mid-Spring weather has arrived - everything is starting to warm up. Around Bribie, halfway through August is generally when the water is...

Sep 22, 2018

Fishers pockets pipped $8000 after excessive take

Exceeding pipi possession limits has seen two recreational fishers fined a total of $8000 in the Noosa Magistrates Court. Fisheries...

Sep 22, 2018

Poolwerx assist VMR in fundraising

On Saturday, 8th September, at Poolwerx on Goodwin Drive, Bongaree the Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) held a fundraiser with...

Sep 22, 2018

Fishers to land the right catch with new boating and fishing guides

Recreational fishers can have the latest information at their fingertips to help them land the right catch with the release today at the...

Aug 27, 2018

Real ‘grunt’ behind new Fisheries apps

The Brisbane-based company behind the digital platform ‘Gruntify’ has been chosen to develop two new software applications for Queensland...

Aug 26, 2018

New fishery working group for Moreton Bay takes shape

The Palaszczuk Government has announced the appointment of the new Moreton Bay Working Group under the landmark Sustainable Fisheries...

Aug 26, 2018

$10k fine for moving uncooked prawns out of White Spot restricted area

A Gold Coast bait supplier who moved raw prawns outside the movement restriction area and sold them to a bait shop in the Warwick region,...

Aug 26, 2018

August Fishing Report

Well, here they are, regular as clockwork – isn’t it uncanny? Those westerlies that come with EKKA bring chilly days and change fishing...

Aug 4, 2018

Jet skiers told to steer clear of whales or risk injury and a fine

With the whale migration season in full swing, jet skiers and water users are being urged to follow the rules when it comes to...

Jul 2, 2018

Fishers hooked on proposed legislation changes

Fishers want heavier penalties and stronger compliance powers to tackle black marketing. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development...

May 5, 2018

AMATEUR FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION of QUEENSLAND

Commenced our involvement providing Fishing data to Government since 1904 Hi to all. The wind and waves have kept most people in the lee...