A
s winter
approaches, the water
starts to cool and the
schools of King threadfin
salmon and mulloway
thin out in the deeper
water around the Port
of Brisbane, meaning a
new opportunity arises
to tackle these fish.
The lights of the many ferry terminals,
bridges and pontoons concentrate
baitfish and prawns and the predators
take full advantage of this. Over the last
few years I have had some memorable
sessions in the middle reaches of the
If you have ever taken river chasing these spectacular sportfish.
a trip up through Each night will be slightly different and
the city reaches the fish will move up and down the river
of the Brisbane with the tides and baitfish. A keen eye
River at night you and time on the water is needed to work
could be forgiven these fish out fully, but I will try and
for thinking no fish help with some of the basics.
in its right mind
would call this place
home. There is plenty of
hustle and bustle going on
right through the night, with City cat’s
running back and forth and night clubs
pumping music, but all of this urban
development has created a unique
environment for these fish to thrive.
After dark, the city lights drown out the
murky waters of the Brisbane River and
most people going about their business
along the banks of the river are blissfully
unaware of what is going on right under
their feet.
As the lights switch on so do the fish!
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