James Clain Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hello, Im looking to target some Giant Trevally. I"m wondering if anyone knows how far south down NSW they have actually been caught. For obvious reasons currents will play a part but does anyone know how far south they have been reported? Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 There's a big difference in how far south they are reliably caught, and how far they have been caught as a one off, I know of one caught off a FAD off Port Kembla a few years ago, but never heard of one before or since, Spottie Mackeral made an appearance a few years ago too, but never seen since, I personally haven't heard of any reliably caught past the QLD border. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I've caught small ones around Coffs and I think Dirvin21 gets a few around Nambucca, but haven't heard of any of size caught Mid North Coast down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I believe they were reported caught in Manly lagoon at least several times on this forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 hours ago, savit said: I believe they were reported caught in Manly lagoon at least several times on this forum. They are in Manly lagoon, along with all sorts of 'unlikely' northern species- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 6 hours ago, wazatherfisherman said: They are in Manly lagoon, along with all sorts of 'unlikely' northern species- They have been reported in manly lagoon as a species but I would hardly call them huge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Bit hard to target a species that doesnt frequent our area look north of noosa to try specifically for them ive caught two at north solitary island but if you dont head head north they are just not viable as a target 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyT Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Targetting them in NSW would be hit and miss at best, ive caught them at Coffs (small ones) , and the odd really good one turns up at the 9 mile off the Tweed River every couple of years- but "targetting" them would be a bit like chasing unicorns- evn the Sunshine Coast is smaller fish- target kings instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Catch them on the mid north coast reliably enough to target them in winter/spring with some very specific local knowledge and technique combined with big-eye trevally and sometimes blue fin trevs the size is up to low 40cm range only juvenile fish and always in the estuary, bigger models are an incidental catch during summer but not a reliable target If you're serious about ticking GTs of the list head north the estuaries in SEQ are supposed to be full of them up to about 60cm during the winter, otherwise you can always go after the brutes out on the reef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 7:47 AM, rickmarlin62 said: Bit hard to target a species that doesnt frequent our area look north of noosa to try specifically for them ive caught two at north solitary island but if you dont head head north they are just not viable as a target I"m going to Noosa soon, should I fish rising tide at the river mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/8/2019 at 9:34 PM, dirvin21 said: Catch them on the mid north coast reliably enough to target them in winter/spring with some very specific local knowledge and technique combined with big-eye trevally and sometimes blue fin trevs the size is up to low 40cm range only juvenile fish and always in the estuary, bigger models are an incidental catch during summer but not a reliable target If you're serious about ticking GTs of the list head north the estuaries in SEQ are supposed to be full of them up to about 60cm during the winter, otherwise you can always go after the brutes out on the reef Noosa? can you get big ones there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Out round headland to south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said: Out round headland to south Like on the beach, do you mean? or further inside the estuary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Ocean rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squidy Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Good reference for this sort of question is Redmap (Range Extension Database & Mapping project). Pretty sure it was started by University of Tasmania but now covers all OZ. Logs reported sightings of fish outside their normal habitat ranges. In NSW they ask for GT's to be logged if spotted anywhere south of Solitary Island marine park (no sightings currently noted). Link to the site: http://www.redmap.org.au/ Cheers Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Mr Squidy said: Good reference for this sort of question is Redmap (Range Extension Database & Mapping project). Pretty sure it was started by University of Tasmania but now covers all OZ. Logs reported sightings of fish outside their normal habitat ranges. In NSW they ask for GT's to be logged if spotted anywhere south of Solitary Island marine park (no sightings currently noted). Link to the site: http://www.redmap.org.au/ Cheers Rich Thats really interesting, thanks for this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 8 hours ago, rickmarlin62 said: Ocean rocks Ohh cool, the ones near the national park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Mr Squidy said: Good reference for this sort of question is Redmap (Range Extension Database & Mapping project). Pretty sure it was started by University of Tasmania but now covers all OZ. Logs reported sightings of fish outside their normal habitat ranges. In NSW they ask for GT's to be logged if spotted anywhere south of Solitary Island marine park (no sightings currently noted). Link to the site: http://www.redmap.org.au/ Cheers Rich I've tried and given up to log sightings on the mentioned site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 @dirvin21 @James Clain @Mr Squidy @JonD Anyone using this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 We get small gt and big eye in the hastings, up to 50 c/m. There about now, Not easy to catch but. Not schooling and moving around fast chasing prawns. Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Update (almost 2 years on) Sydney is as far south as I have encountered GT with my eyes. Have not had any proof of any any further south than Sydney. Ps- One busted up that had to be 8kg+ Edited February 3, 2021 by James Clain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squidy Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 12:38 PM, mrsswordfisherman said: @dirvin21 @James Clain @Mr Squidy @JonD Anyone using this? HI Donna, If you are referencing redmap I've never logged any catches but do occasionally have a browse out of curiosity to see what has been posted. lt's certainly a great idea with our changing oceans. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr Squidy said: HI Donna, If you are referencing redmap I've never logged any catches but do occasionally have a browse out of curiosity to see what has been posted. lt's certainly a great idea with our changing oceans. Rich Thanks Rich and agree citizen science is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 12:38 PM, mrsswordfisherman said: @dirvin21 @James Clain @Mr Squidy @JonD Anyone using this? Yes my daughter still posts odd fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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