Monday, August 10, 2009

A Gold Coast Fishing Charter: An Unforgettable Experience

By Paul G Saver

The Gold Coast is a must go destination for any serious tourist. Moreover taking a fishing charter is an experience that you dont want to pass up. Gold Coast fishing charters operate from two locations on the Gold Coast. At the south end operators work from the Tweed River. At the northern end, operators work from the Nerang River estuary known as the Broadwater. So what's in store for you when you book a Gold Coast fishing charter? This article covers what kind of fish you can catch within the context of a truly magnificent nature experience. Read on.

There are two types of Gold Coast fishing charters: deep sea, which is the most common and calm water.

In terms of calm water fishing conducted by Gold Coast fishing charter operators, small boats are generally used with a limit of around 6 people on board. The fish that are usually caught include whiting, bream and flat head. Of course other fish are caught as well including even offshore varieties like tailor and snapper.

Most Gold Coast fishing charters are geared for deep sea fishing which makes it possible to catch some really large fish. Also it is common to view dolphins and whales as well as the opportunity to view the Gold Coast and mountainous hinterland looking from the ocean.

According to the summer to winter seasons, Gold Coast fishing charter operators adjust their plans accordingly.

During the summer season, warm water currents flow from the north which can make fishing the deeper reefs (60-90 meters) for bottom dwelling fish quite difficult. On the upside though, the warm currents bring with them many fast pelagic fish such as black marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi and various species of tuna. The other alternative in the summer employed by Gold Coast fishing charters is to target the reefs closer to shore where snapper, teraglin, tailor and a variety of other bottom dwellers are typically caught.

What kind of baits are used by Gold Coast fishing charters? Live baits are used to catch the larger pelagic whilst pilchards, prawns and squid is typically used for reef fishing for bottom dwelling fish species.

When winter comes around, the fast traveling pelagic fish will have moved on. Now is the time for Gold Coast fishing charters to exclusively target reef fish at all depths. At the deeper reefs (60-90 meters) good catches of snapper, teraglin, pearl perch, amberjack and king fish are possible. Closer to shore, large cobia are target ted.

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. - 16887

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