Redcliffe Land based fishing with the kids

[Drupwl]

Hi All,

Looking at taking my 2 little boys out for a fish on the weekend (if the weather is kind).
Just wondering if anyone could give me an idea of good places to throw a line in around Redcliffe, Scarborough or even over the other side of the bridge.
Would love to get onto some whiting but not sure if they are around at present.

Any help would be appreciated as we are new to the area.

Andrew.

[MudRiverDan]

Shorncliff jetty is a popular spot (just google it).
Not sure about the whiting either, but take some small long-shanks and a packet of worms.

There is also fishing platforms on the Hornibrook bridge.

[fat-buoy]

If it is whiting you are after there are bucket loads of them at the Redcliffe end of the Hornibrook Bridge.. just not right at the bridge.. just before you get onto the bridge turn up the road that heads west (sorry the name escapes me but it leads to the golf course etc). go all the way to the end of the street and there used to be a boat hire at the end.. don't know if it is still there but in short there is also a tiny sand inlet there also.. the whiting love it and sure as you put a worm on a hook and toss it in at high tide it will be picked up by a whiting.. size is another question though but the quantity is there for the fishing with the kids.. I used to clean up there and then use the whiting as flathead bait.. :)

[Drupwl]

Thanks Guys,

Will give both a go.
Whiting is not the be all and end all the missus just loves em.
Myself I would prefer to get into some flathead but not sure if it is the right time of year.

Any specific tide I should be looking at for the spot you mentioned fat-buoy?

[tunaticer]

If you get a decent break in the weather this weekend, I suggest a low tide session on the Scarborough Spit. I have heard two reports in the past ten days of some nice sized flathead and a few whiting caught there on locally dug worms. Get the kids into picking the worms up them walk over to the waters edge and have a bit of a fish. All shallow waters there so the kids will be relatively safe, plus they can turn over rocks to see whats around when they get a bit bored.
LOW TIDE only option.

[robersl]

also the summeries should be turning up on margate beach on the incoming tide using worms plenty of sand for the kids to play in if they get bored try in front of the waltzing matilda motel

shane

[Drupwl]

If you get a decent break in the weather this weekend, I suggest a low tide session on the Scarborough Spit. I have heard two reports in the past ten days of some nice sized flathead and a few whiting caught there on locally dug worms. Get the kids into picking the worms up them walk over to the waters edge and have a bit of a fish. All shallow waters there so the kids will be relatively safe, plus they can turn over rocks to see whats around when they get a bit bored.
LOW TIDE only option.
Hi Jack,
I just had a look on google. Is that near Jamieson Park?

Andrew

[tunaticer]

Hi Jack,
I just had a look on google. Is that near Jamieson Park?

Andrew

Yes Andrew, walk out several hundred metres and cast towards Bribie Island is the go.
Depending on the tide, sometimes you can walk out to the first patch of reef almost with dry feet.

[fat-buoy]

Thanks Guys,

Will give both a go.
Whiting is not the be all and end all the missus just loves em.
Myself I would prefer to get into some flathead but not sure if it is the right time of year.

Any specific tide I should be looking at for the spot you mentioned fat-buoy?

I usually just fish a couple of hours before the high tide... if you want the flatties you can go at the lower tide and flick lures or baits into the channel.. gets a bit muddy out deeper though but the kids might like that anyway... that whole area is whiting, bream and flattie territory.. just around the corner in Stony Creek is where I caught my pb bream at 48cm.. tight lines :)

[Just_chips]

I have done well fishing with my lads on the beach at the end of Queen Street. It is sandy, quiet and underfished. Take a deck chair, a few beers, light rods and bloodworms. Main catch will be whiting, bream and a few flatties. The sheild street reef starts just out in front of here and good fish move in and out between the reef and shore. The pros still net this area when the mullet are on though which is a bit of a pain...

Kev

[Drupwl]

I have done well fishing with my lads on the beach at the end of Queen Street. It is sandy, quiet and underfished. Take a deck chair, a few beers, light rods and bloodworms. Main catch will be whiting, bream and a few flatties. The sheild street reef starts just out in front of here and good fish move in and out between the reef and shore. The pros still net this area when the mullet are on though which is a bit of a pain...

Kev
Thanks Kev,
Sounds like a good spot. Had a look at the street view on google looks like a fair bit of grass there and the water comes up pretty close.
Anywhere where the kids can catch a couple is great. Keeps them interested and occupied.

Hey Kev also noticed on another post that you have a nicely tricked out kayak. Looking to buy one myself in the next couple of weeks would love any tips for around the Pine River (Deep Water Bend). Any other goods spots for a novice starting out?

[Just_chips]

I don't fish the pine much anymore but there is plenty of info on this forum from those that do, use the search button to access some great stuff from years past. I have however done a bit of flatie fishing in Hayes inlet ust drifting with plastics. I fish mostly off Redcliffe or travel up or down the coast to head offshore to either Palm Beach Reef or the reefs off noosa chasing snapper and mackeral in their respective seasons. Have done very well at times flicking plastics at pontoons in the canals at scarobough for bream, summer is a great time for this and also the shallow exposed reefs all along the front of redcliffe hold good bream that will test your light tackle.

Kev