Michael.P Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Evening all. New here and to fishing so apologies in advance if this is a silly question. When is the best time for kingfish in Sydney? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Half past 3 Sorry mate couldn't resist that! Not really a silly question... I would rate these as your best times in the harbour. On the change of tide At dawn and dusk At change of tide on dawn or dusk. Random times that no one can explain except for the kingfish! If I am planning to go fishing and I see that its high tide a couple of hours after first light I am a happy man. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefish Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Speaking of in close and estuary rather than offshore here. Not August Or June or July or September really, October and November probably aren't really great either. Sure some get caught but the question was when's the best time so. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.P Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Half past 3 Sorry mate couldn't resist that! Not really a silly question... I would rate these as your best times in the harbour. On the change of tide At dawn and dusk At change of tide on dawn or dusk. Random times that no one can explain except for the kingfish! If I am planning to go fishing and I see that its high tide a couple of hours after first light I am a happy man. Cheers Jim I've just locked in 3.30 lol. Thanks for the tips I appreciate it heaps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.P Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Speaking of in close and estuary rather than offshore here. Not August Or June or July or September really, October and November probably aren't really great either. Sure some get caught but the question was when's the best time so. . cool thanks mate. I'd be sticking in close mainly middle harbor until I build up my confidence on my first boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.P Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 And speaking of kingfish would I be wasting my time trolling for kings around inside the harbor for them or is that more an open water thing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag117 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Hey Michael, And speaking of kingfish would I be wasting my time trolling for kings around inside the harbor for them or is that more an open water thing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Absolutely not, there are plenty of kings willing to hit trolled baits or lures, especially if you troll live yakkas or squid. I caught my first king this summer trolling small lures through bust up in the harbour. Also, you will probably hear this a lot, but regardless of best times, if you just put in the hours and get out there a lot you will be on to fish in no time. All the best, Tag Edited August 22, 2016 by Tag117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.P Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks Tag. I'll do some research around what trolling lures work best [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 March April May are my favorite months to target them, OR used to be. You will see more reports of them being caught in the warmer months but that's simply because there are more people out there fishing during the warmer months. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb111 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I caught my first king this summer trolling small lures through bust up in the harbour. Did you drive straight over them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.P Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 March April May are my favorite months to target them, OR used to be. You will see more reports of them being caught in the warmer months but that's simply because there are more people out there fishing during the warmer months. Frank thanks frank. At least I have a few months to learn to catch squid lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag117 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Did you drive straight over them? Nah dont worry, just around the edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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