There are two types of Gold Coast fishing charters: deep sea, which is the most common and calm water.
Calm water fishing, such as that undertaken in the Broadwater by Gold Coast fishing charter operators, generally use small boats that transport up to six passengers. The kind of fish they target include bream, flat head and whiting. Light tackle is used. It's not unusual for deep sea fish such as snapper to be caught in such shallower waters.
Mostly Gold Coast fishing charter operators take people deep sea fishing. Out there, it is not uncommon to catch big game fish such as marlin. Aside from fishing ,there are other unique experiences to be had such as viewing dolphins and whales as well as the tremendous view of the Gold Coast coastline with it's majestic background of the mountainous hinterland.
According to the summer to winter seasons, Gold Coast fishing charter operators adjust their plans accordingly.
The summer season is the perfect time for Gold Coast fishing charters to target pelagic fish such as wahoo, black marlin, mahi mahi and tuna. The summer season corresponds with warm water currents flowing from the north hence the arrival of these larger fish. In terms of reef fishing for bottom dwelling species it is better to avoid the deeper reefs and focus on the reefs closer to shore where snapper, teraglin, tailor and other species abound.
Pelagic fish, meaning the fast swimming larger fish that occupy the upper reaches of the ocean are caught using live baits by Gold Coast fishing charters. For reef fishing, various baits such as squid and pilchards are used.
What is the fishing strategy of Gold Coast fishing charters during the winter season when the larger pelagic fish will have moved on? The ideal is to fish the deeper reefs where snapper, amberjack, kingfish and teraglin abound. Alternatively large cobia can be caught off the reefs closer to shore.
The winter season off the Gold Coast becomes an ideal location to witness the breathtaking appearance of whales, dolphins and turtles along with an increased abundance of various bird life. So who says that the only reason you go on a Gold Coast fishing charter is to fish? Which ever season you choose to go on a Gold Coast fishing charter, your experience will be unforgettable.
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