Holls Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm new to the region and looking for a guide as to what saltwater species can be caught at different times of the year in NSW. Online I found Tackleworld's list of 'best times', but it seems wrong in places. eg it says Salmon (at Wollongong) best time is Spring Summer and Autumn? But here in fishraider most people say the opposite - Winter?? Need a good guide to fish times. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Salmon are winter They will come in the harbour in huge schools and are so fun on light gear But beware, sometimes when there feeding on eye, a tiny baitfish, that's all they will eat and you can only get them on a fly imitation of the eye baitfish Not that you won't catch them but it can get very frustrating Anymore info, just ask or watch the video me and sydfisher uploaded on our YouTube channel called SydneyFishingTV and you will see the salmon video I think episode 2 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 all year round mate Sent from my GT-S7500T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holls Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks thefisherman, yes I have already seen your video! That Tackleworld season chart for Wollongong is all up the creek. Luderick in Autumn and Summer, Jewfish in Spring and Summer, Tailor in Summer, Salmon in Spring, summer and autumn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 That's weird I know you said up the creek but for me Luderick more of a winter fish Jewfish colder time of year Tailor all round but sometimes come and go in big schools Salmon in winter but it seems that up the Wollongong creeks it's a lot different Anything else just ask Cheers thefisherman6784 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw9635 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 That's weird I know you said up the creek but for me Luderick more of a winter fish Jewfish colder time of year Tailor all round but sometimes come and go in big schools Salmon in winter but it seems that up the Wollongong creeks it's a lot different Anything else just ask Cheers thefisherman6784 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Jewfish are predominantly a summer fish mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Jewfish are predominantly a summer fish mateThey areGuess I'm learning something and have learnt a lot That's why I love fishraider Such a great site Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 If you think luderick are a winter only think again they are all year round at their best from late September through till early June and depends on where you target them ie the Georges in summer is full of littlies yet Sydney harbour holds some cracking fish and the ocean rocks come to the forefront in spring. Really your worst months for luderick are late July August you will stil get them around Sydney but not in the big numbers you find at other times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 more Jews in summer just bigger in winter blackies all year salmon all year Sent from my GT-S7500T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holls Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm taking notes! Although it seems there are as many ideas about seasons as there are fish in the ocean! In Vic some species have peak seasons - snapper start around november in Port Phillip Bay, other fish like garfish are running at particular times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 If you think luderick are a winter only think again they are all year round at their best from late September through till early June and depends on where you target them ie the Georges in summer is full of littlies yet Sydney harbour holds some cracking fish and the ocean rocks come to the forefront in spring. Really your worst months for luderick are late July August you will stil get them around Sydney but not in the big numbers you find at other timesThanks for that mateIt's just I was talking to another keen fisherman that like chasing luderick and said he has better luck in the colder months I was wrong again and learnt something new Thanks for that Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Hi Holls, Most of the bread and butter fish in Sydney are all year round (Bream, whiting, flathead, snapper, Aussie Salmon, kingfish, blackfish, drummer, trevally) but I think the weather has an affect on the fisherman as well as the fish. For example, I catch blackfish (luderick) all year round but I would rather be spending my time chasing the pelagics in summer and hearing that line scream rather than the relatively small blackfish. So for me blackfish becomes a winter fish. If I spend more time chasing them I catch more thus I could argue that winter is better. I have been seeing big schools of salmon around the Manly area in the last few weeks and have hooked a couple but I have more fun chasing them in summer when the water warms up, the baitfish are around and it is a pleasure heading out on the kayaks for the day. I get more fun catching the pelagics than the jewfish. So even though I have caught jewfish at all times of the year I only target them in the April/May/June period when it gets cold. I put some big baits out and sit in the warm car and wait for a take. The bigger kings seem to stay in the harbour year round but in November and December (depending on water temperature) we start to see the schools of smaller (and dumber) kings. There are a few fish species which turn up specifically in Summer. The baitfish start to turn up in numbers late November and early December and are followed by the big schools of fish. About January is when fish such as the bonito seem to turn up in the harbour. I prefer targeting fish with lures in the summer as the harbour really wakes up and everything seems to be eating everything else. There are also species such as Hairtail which are considered a winter fish. Just get out there and fish and you'll be surprised what you get. Good luck. Edited July 18, 2014 by DerekD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holls Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thanks very much Derek! That's a comprehensive report and gives me a good idea what to expect. On the 4th August we take possession of our new Kings Point house (near Ulladulla) and really looking forward to learning the ways of south coast fish. No doubt Sydney Harbour reaps a slightly different take but looking forward to reporting my progress down around Burrill Lake. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Salmon during the suggested times by Tackleworld of Spring Summer and Autumn, you'll find you will be able to hook up easier than you would in Winter due to the frantic feeding times during the warmer months so they suggest you target them during those months. Winter for Wollongong targeting Salmon is more a sit on the beach freeze your butt off for a few hits here and there, slow going but less traffic congestion. So basically the Tackleworld suggestion tries to increase your hit rate on the target species and not a indication of when they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamestown Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Jewfish are predominantly a summer fish mate Wrong more people fish in summer hence the misconception. My records suggest otherwise and you only have to look at recent data released by fisheries showing Autumn, Spring, Winter, Summer in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holls Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Summer AutumnXX Spring umm... I keep crossing out my notes Maybe I should just get out there and fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Summer AutumnXX Spring umm... I keep crossing out my notes Maybe I should just get out there and fish.Great idea holls. There are different seasons for different fish but there are so many variables. It's more about knowing your area and what you are targeting. So get out there and explore and I look forward to reading your fishing posts. Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthmonger Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Jews are a summer fish now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Jews are a summer fish now? Caught my biggest ever jewfish in January. They are a year round fish IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 G'day Holls, lots of good info from DerekD and Scratchie. Most fish move about ,even within a given area, in search of food and safety...so things are changing all the time. Certainly Salmon and tailor can be caught in different areas, pretty much any time of the year. I wouldn't worry TOO much about statistical information, just get out there on the water and have fun. Every fish caught is a good experience. Once you've been in your new area for more than a year you will have a depth of knowledge that will enable you to catch lots of fish. Good luck with the new house too and keep us all posted. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holls Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks Neil and all the rest. Once I get on the water, I'll be pleased to report back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewCraze Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 On 13/07/2014 at 3:17 PM, tw9635 said: Jewfish are predominantly a summer fish mate So, where do Jewfish go in winter? Do they go out into deeper water or do they migrate up north? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 11 hours ago, JewCraze said: So, where do Jewfish go in winter? Do they go out into deeper water or do they migrate up north? All my best jew fishing was from Sydney beaches through winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewCraze Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, JonD said: All my best jew fishing was from Sydney beaches through winter. Thanks JonD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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