The Mooloolaba Reefs:

The warm currents swirling off Mooloolaba attract large bait fish schools and great marlin fishing to the area. Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna and Cobia are common in the waters off Mooloolaba.
Light-tackle Marlin and Sailfish fishing is carried out year-round, but the peak season falls between September and April. Heavy-tackle Blue and Striped Marlin season occurs from February to May and is one of the most popular fishing seasons.
Although crabbing is allowed, there is a breeding season from 20th of Dec to the 20th of Jan, during which time crabbing is illegal.

Castaways Reef
'Castaways' is an isolated reef half way between Noosa and Coolum and is home to many residential fish including Maori and Barramundi Cod, Coral Trout, Grouper and Lion Fish.

Castle Rock
Just a 15 minute run from the Mooloolaba Harbour. Castle Rock drops to 21 metres on the sand near "Blinkers". Featuring a large rock overhang covered in stunning orange flower-like coral. Coming up to 14 metres you'll see shoals of surgeon fish, batfish, trevally, and fusiliers, as well as crayfish,

The Gnerrings reefs
The Inner and Outer Gneerings are a massive reef complex only a few kilometres off Point Cartwright., which varies in depth from 10m to 27m.

Mudjimba (Old Woman) Island
The island sits only 2km off the mainland. The term "Old Woman" refers to an Aboriginal legend in which a woman became stranded on the island, where she lived into old age. The beautiful long white beach and its proximity to the Maroochy River Mouth makes the place ideal for a rich fishing catch. While pelagic fish are sometimes seen, the resident reef fish are always in high numbers.

Darcy's Reef
Darcy's reef site is a series of ridges and sand gutters 500 metres due East of The Pinnacle. The reef is adorned with many beautifully coloured Soft Corals, Black Coral Trees and White Coral Whips with Fairy Basslets and Saphire Damsels darting in and out of cover. Numerous Wobbegongs inhabit this area, laying in wait for their staple diet, the Spiny Rock Lobster.

The Noosa Reefs:

Noosa provides some of the most beautiful and plentiful fishing in Australia.
There are fairly clear fishing season in Noosa. Snapper and Pearl Perch appear over the winter, and in summer the Coral Trout, Sweetlip, Mackerel and other Pelagics are never in short supply.
The closer reefs close to Noosa can vary in depth from 25 to 60 meters.
The Reefs and bait grounds range in depth, and distance from shore. seasonal changes keep it interesting for fishing all year round.
We tend to catch our Snapper and Pearl Perch over the winter, and in Summer we catch Coral Trout, Sweetlip, Mackerel and other pelagic fish.
With the wide range of fish species, and the close proximity of reefs, Noosa is one of Queensland's leading fishing destinations next to Mooloolaba and Caloundra.

Laguna Bay
Laguna Bay comes alive from summer through to just after easter. The water boils as schools of bait try to escape from the Tuna and Mackerel that are trying to feast on them. Often, all that is needed are some silver slugs, or spoons cast into the bait schools, with a quick retrieve.

Jew Shoal Reef
Jew Shoal is located within Laguna Bay, and not far from Noosa Headland. Jew Shoal is a popular Dive site, as there is a huge pinnacle, ranging from around 18 to 6 metres. Jew Shoal is Noosa's only sheltered fishing spot. Cod, and most reef species can be caught on Jew Shoal, but it is most popular for trawling baits through for Mackerel, during the Mackerel season.

Sunshine Reef
Sunshine Reef is located is an extensive shoal just off the Noosa Headland, and runs south for several miles. Most of Sunshine reef ranges in depth from about 25 meters to 35 meters. Coral Trout, and many Cod species inhabit the caves and bombies. Moses Perch, Snapper, Sweetlip, Red Emperor, Yellow tail kingfish, Pearl perch, Parrot fish, and many other species can be found at Sunshine.

Chardons Reef
Chardons Reef is due east of Noosa Heads. Chardons Reef is around the 50 meter deep mark, with areas shallower, and deeper. The ground between Sunshine Reef and Chardons is often fished for Mackerel, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. Chardons Reef is a great hot spot for Snapper, Red Emperor, Scarlet sea perch, Pearl Perch, Teraglin Jew, and Cod species.

North Reef
North Reef is north of Noosa Heads, mostly around 50 meters deep. One of Noosa's most popular fishing destinations, North Reef holds Snapper, Coral Trout, Pearl Perch, Teraglin Jew, Cod, Tuna, Mackerel, and even Marlin.

Barwin Banks
The famous Barwin Banks are about a two and a half hour steam due east of Noosa Heads. They are around 70 metres deep. The Banks are about the best of Noosa fishing. It is not uncommon to head out there for the day, and be back after a few hours with the bag limits filled. Needless to say, the fish are big.

Double Island Point
Double Island Point is located north of Noosa. It is another favourite fishing spot from Noosa but due to its remoteness, Double Island Point stands largely untouched by most and good fish can be found all around. It takes about two and a half hours to steam to Double Island Point from the Noosa bar. Wolf Rock is one of the last Grey Nurse Shark habitats left, so this should be kept in mind while fishing the area.