Coomera, Pimpama and Nerang Rivers

[lethalsaints]

Looking for any good flathead fishing spots land or boat, in Coomera, Nerang or Pimpama Rivers. Thanks guys, Lethal

[lethalsaints]

I have heard of people getting fish near the piggery in Coomera. Still not sure where this is, any clues??

[wesfish]

best bet is to go and explore these rivers until you crack them! just about any where along these rivers is worth a shot! not sure on a piggery ,never heard of it!

[chris_stewart14]

Hey Mate,

Are you landbased or in a boat? If your in a boat I suggest you drift with the current on a falling tide about 30m (or casting distance) away from the bank (any bank really) and cast 4 inch gulp minnows at the bank and jig them back along the bottom.. Flathead are quite an easy species to catch and can be found practically anywhere although drop offs and sand/mud flats are best.. Drifting is a great way to cover more ground. I guarantee if you do this for acouple of hours you will pick up a flathead or two.. Cant guarantee the size but hey thats fishing..

Best of luck

Chris

[tugger]

the pimpima has a lot of yabbie banks at its mouth great for what your after and doesn't have the boat traffic of the other 2. you want to target the edges of these banks where the fish patrol

mark

[lethalsaints]

Thanks guys I have a boat btw.. getting out all of next weekend pretty keen to give coomera a red hot go. You fishing the minnows at night??

[lethalsaints]

Yeah i think there used to be a piggery on coomera somewhere not sure where but heard it holds some good catches.......

[fard12]

If on foot try Pool st Hope Harbour.

Fished there last week with Plastics and managed 2 flathead in around 2 hours.

One went around the 50cm mark the other a bit smaller around the 40cm.

Fish the falling tide and you will see drain in the rock wall. This is where I picked up the biggest one.

[PumpyChowdown]

I know for a fact that there is a Piggery area on the Tweed. Not sure about other rivers though.

[lethalsaints]

The drain sounds like a cracker of a spot... For the piggery maybe i got mixed up with tweed somewhere along the way... cheers for both replys!

[lethalsaints]

How long does it take from m1 bridge (roughly) to get to the lake??

[Bri The Pom]

If you mean the lake at the end of the coomera and your in a boat 10 mins maybe, obviously depending on speed.The rocks at the end holds jacks and good bream.

[lethalsaints]

yeah i downloaded google earth and had a look thanks mate..

[lethalsaints]

Anyone have any suggestions of a good colour minnow for night i have fluro yellow... Mate in caloundra swears by FLuro Pink can't seem to find them in a 4" though....

[pondo]

fard12 wrote:

If on foot try Pool st Hope Harbour.

Fished there last week with Plastics and managed 2 flathead in around 2 hours.

One went around the 50cm mark the other a bit smaller around the 40cm.

Fish the falling tide and you will see drain in the rock wall. This is where I picked up the biggest one.

Picked up a few good lizzards in this same spot! 3 inch gulp minnows seemed to be working the best, new penny and nuke chook got a small trev in a switchblade too Most sucesfull trip i have had in ages lol!

[wesfish]

lethalsaints wrote:

How long does it take from m1 bridge (roughly) to get to the lake??

depends if you still have a good condition prop by the time you go over the shoals high tide is ok , but low can be tricky! there are all so a few rock bars and shallow gravel patches around goose island!

[lethalsaints]

Thanks for warning.. High tide might be the go...

[Mr FeLiX]

Hope island has served me well for flathead and trevs, although most flats are a bit shy of the legal limit. Fish the small beach in front of the island, and walk with the current allowing the bait to bounce on the bottom. best baits are small live mullet, biddys or herring, or if using frozen bait try small whitebait or pillies.

Good luck on your next outing

[lethalsaints]

yeah i will give it a go champ weather depending supposed to turn to shit this weekend apparentlly only because its my only fishing time

[tomca]

It'll be tough fishing all around those rivers for a few days with all the fresh, dirty water from the rain.

[lethalsaints]

yeah i reckon your right might give the muddies a go but..........