FISHING REPORT

Hi everyone, I hope your School holidays and Easter with family and friends are a safe and enjoyable time. The fishing has been very good of late. Plenty of School mackerels, long-tail tuna, gold spot cod, grassy sweetlips some snappers and still catching flatheads over 70cm. Angus and his friend caught and released over 20 flatheads in one session last Saturday. Hi everyone,

I will have more to report after Easter. With the low tides at 70cm we have not been able to get good supplies of Cribb Is worms, but we still have plenty of preserved beach worms.

Tight line and screaming reels, doc

Family owned since the 90’s

Bribie Island AND Moreton Bay

Fishability QLD formed through a partnership between “Bribie Island Boat Charters” and several smaller Community Groups over the past years, stemming back to 2013. Fishability QLD provide a range of socially inclusive fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities for people who experience disadvantage, isolation, and marginalisation.

Fishability QLD’s qualified staff and dedicated volunteers, head out into Bribie Island’s Pumicestone Passage and The Runaway Bay Broadwater, on 8-12-seater BBQ boats, and compete in a friendly yearlong fishing competition called “The Boat Charters Challenge”. They also offer Health and Wellbeing Programs at both locations every Wednesday and fortnightly on Mondays. Community onshore fishing and other fishing events in varying accessible locations are also offered to participants, free of charge.

Fishability QLD is a peer driven organisation. They support participants to drive and run their own groups. They support you to drive your own boat and develop your marine safety and fish handling skills. In this environment there are many opportunities to develop and build on skills and confidence. Outdoor recreation, pathways to employment, health and wellbeing, physical exercise, nature and water, lots of laughter and oh…. yeah fishing! They love to fish together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. “IS FISHABILITY QLD INC A REGISTERED NDIS PROVIDER?”

A. No – participants need to be self, or plan managed to be eligible for our NDIS Health and Well-being programs. If you are not self or plan managed, please see the free and low-cost events to participate.

Q. “HOW EXACTLY DO BOOKING WORKS?

A. CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK (NDIS DATES WED weekly and FRI weekly (free and low-cost events land based NO BOOKING REQUIRED, $20 day Boat Trip (CALL or EMAIL as spaces are limited)

A. Is a service agreement set up with locked in frequency of attendance or can we just schedule a few weeks in advance? Service Agreements are only required when participants choose to participate regularly (weekly, monthly or fortnightly bookings) The intake form is required for anyone accessing the Health and Wellbeing Programs i.e. “Fish and Respect”

Q. DO THEY PROVIDE SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT?

A. This is available depending on capacity/location and referral details.

Q. WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN’T MAKE IT ON THE DAY AND I HAVE LOCKED IN A BOOKING AND FAIL TO GIVE 48HRS NOTICE?

A. Fishability QLD will charge %100 of the agreed fee for service without 48hrs notice of your decision to cancel. They are a not for profit and never recover costs for any of the activities. This is due to a dedicated team of volunteers (particularly admin and finance).

Q. DO YOUR OUTREACH WORKERS HAVE THE RELEVANT SKILLS, INSURANCE AND TRAINING?

A. YES, they also provide opportunities for people to gain skills, training and education, to increase the development and capacity of their team and peer participants.

PH 0435 778 510 Email info@fishabilityqld.org.au

ACCESSIBLE BY

• Boat

• Canoe or kayak

CAMPING AREA FACILITIES

• Anchoring allowed

• Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)

• Campfires allowed (conditions apply)

• Tent camping

• Short walk to tent

• Walking

• Canoeing and kayaking

• Boating

• Swimming

• Fishing

Lime Pocket is the perfect spot to drop anchor, pitch a tent and enjoy some excellent fishing.

On the western side of the island, on the shores of Pumicestone Passage, you'll wake to scenic views of the Glass House Mountains. At night, get cosy by the camp fire and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of water lapping. Hook a flathead, whiting, tailor or mangrove jack on your line and enjoy fresh fish for dinner. Watch for dugongs feeding in the seagrass offshore and spot shorebirds feasting along the tide line. Look for birds of prey, including sea eagles, and Brahminy and whistling kites, along the coastline. Getting there and getting around

Lime Pocket camping area is located on the western side of the island, on the shores of Pumicestone Passage, and can be accessed only by boat. You can't drive your vehicle to Lime Pocket.

• The closest boat ramps are on the mainland at Donnybrook, Toorbul and Coochin Creek.

• Boat ramps are also located at Golden Beach, Bells Creek and Sandstone Point on the mainland.

• You can also launch your boat from the island at Bellara and Bongaree boat ramps.

• There is a relatively sheltered anchorage off the camping area.

• When boating over seagrass beds in Pumicestone Passage, do your best to minimise impacts on dugongs. Take it easy and observe