May Fishing Report

Danny & Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, proudly serving Bribie Island. 

Hello Anglers! 

We’re back with the latest fishing report for Bribie Island and surrounding areas bringing you hot tips, what’s biting and the best gear to use right now. Whether you're casting from the beach, a boat or the banks, here's where the action is! 

WOORIM – Tailor and flathead starting to fire  

The surf beach at Woorim is beginning to deliver, with tailor now showing up in increasing numbers, especially during dawn and dusk sessions. If you head further north along the beach, keep an eye on the gutters during the incoming tide, with solid flathead being caught here too. Try using pilchards or metal slugs for tailor and soft plastics or whitebait for those lurking flathead. 

COCKLE BANKS – Winter whiting heating up 

The winter whiting are starting to come on strong across the Cockle Banks. Anglers drifting over the sand flats have been catching good numbers, especially on the run-out tide. Bonus catch: There are some quality flounder mixed in! Paternoster rigs with bloodworms, squid strips or beachworms are proving deadly. 

Good catch of winter whiting. 

BRIBIE BRIDGE – Night bite for the win  

Some solid flathead are being landed at night around the bridge, with soft plastics and vibes working well when worked slowly along the drop-offs. The deeper pylons are also holding mulloway — look for slack tide periods to target these elusive fish with soft vibes or live bait. 

WHITE PATCH – Paddle tails producing  

There’s no shortage of just-legal flathead on the flats at White Patch and they’re loving small paddle tail soft plastics worked along the shallows during the incoming tide. A few big grunter bream have also been pulled from the same areas — they’ve been smashing peeled prawns and ZMan Slim Swimz. 

Hendrix caught this great sweet lip. 

PACIFIC HARBOUR CANALS – Bream bonanza  

The canals are alive with massive bream, particularly after dark. Fishing around pontoons with small whole squid or peeled prawns has delivered the best results. Try casting gently and letting your bait settle close to structure — patience pays off here. 

David caught this great Mangrove Jack. 

TOPWATER BREAMING – Surface action galore  

If you haven’t tried surface luring for bream, now is the time! Watching a bream aggressively hit a top water lure is a thrill. Lure styles to try include: 

• Poppers for splash and noise. 

• Pencils & stick baits for a subtle walk-the-dog action. 

• Small surface minnows for natural appeal. 

Perfect around the mangroves, canals and boat hulls early morning or late arvo. 

GEAR TIP – Rods and reels for finesse fishing 

• Rod: A 7’–7’6” rod, ideally rated 1–3kg or 2–4kg, offers excellent cast control. One of our top picks is the Atomic Arrowz Bream Surface 7’6”, 3–8lb – great for top water finesse. 

• Reel: A 2000–2500 size spin reel is ideal – lightweight and smooth. 

• Line: Braid in the 4–8lb range is best. We recommend a monofilament leader for surface lures, as it floats better than fluorocarbon, keeping your presentation right on top. 

Final tip from Island Fishing Supplies 

Fish sustainably — only take what you need and release undersized or excess catch. And remember, we’re always here to help you pick the right gear, rig up and find the best bite!