Weather on angler’s side for large fish numbers
COOBY DAM
WITH the weather really being on the angler’s side of late the yellowbelly are being very active and taking a liking to multiple baits and lures.
The trolling anglers are having good success on the lowlight periods just fishing above the weed edges where the fish are moving up towards the warmer water.
There have also been better results this week during the day fishing soft vibes and blades in the deeper water.
Up along the rock wall is always worth a look.
CRESSBROOK DAM
GREAT fishing is still being had at Cressbrook with multiple reports of good numbers of fishing being caught.
The main lake points in the basin are still holding good amounts of fish.
35-foot has been the magic number where the fish are holding.
Targeting these fish with either plastics and spoons will be your best bet.
With weed growth surrounding a few edges there's also a great chance of a good edge bite starting to form.
Casting spinnerbaits and Lipless Crankbaits is another great way of catching some great fish.
SOMERSET DAM
WITH big tournaments being held on the dam on consecutive weekends it has put a spoiler on the fishing we did have a few weeks back.
But there still have been some great fish caught.
The afternoon bite has by far been the pick of the times.
The creek bed around Pelican Point is holding the numbers of fish, while Kirkleigh has been consistent with the bigger fish.
Spoons and plastics fished tight to the bottom have accounted for most of the bites.
LESLIE DAM
IT’S been very consistent still out at Leslie with most anglers catching there limits quite easily.
The bait fishermen are getting results with either saltwater yabbies or worms, fishing just out from the ramp on the edge of the creek bed.
Lure anglers are having the most success either casting or trolling large spinnerbaits around the submerged structure around the dam wall.
COPETON DAM
Considering the warmer weather during the day, the fish are reasonably active on the low-light periods.
Finding deeper banks in the main basin where the water is a little cooler is where you want to spend most of your time.
Casting mumblers and spinnerbaits to these areas has worked well during the past week.
The yellowbelly are definitely on the move with the hotter temps.
Fishing submerged timber at the start of the river has worked well, casting Lipless Crankbaits and smaller spinnerbaits should see you land some quality yellowbelly.
Working the trees with ZX Blades has also worked wonders.
GOLD COAST OFFSHORE
IT WAS Great weather last weekend for anglers to get among the Gold Coast close-in reefs.
24's and 56 fathom reefs produced some good fish from Pearl Pearch, Parrot and Sweetlip.
A few cobia have also been picked up while float lining pilchards on these reefs. Further in shore there has been some great mac and longtail tuna action.
Small metal slugs have got these fish in a feeding frenzy.