Bream fishing continues to be productive, with some particularly impressive specimens being caught, especially by those venturing out to fish at night.

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The cover of darkness seems to bring these fish out of their hiding spots, offering anglers a prime opportunity.

Flathead fishing has been nothing short of exceptional.

Anglers are reporting impressive catches around Pelican Island and the entrance to Limeburners Creek.

The key to success seems to be live herring for bait, particularly during the peak of the high tide. This combination of prime location, optimal timing, and enticing bait has proven irresistible. Whiting are also making a consistent appearance in the shallows around Blackmans Point and within Limeburners Creek.

These popular table fish are readily accepting both worms and yabbies, making them an accessible target for anglers of all skill levels.

The offshore scene continues to be dominated by the action of pelagic species.

Mackerel, mahi mahi, marlin, and wahoo are all on the cards for those venturing for some exciting fishing.

However, the strong southerly currents are presenting a significant challenge for those targeting bottom fish on the reefs.

Further south in the Camden Haven region, sizable tailor are being caught off the beaches, particularly around North Haven and Lake Cathie.

Within the river itself, bream fishing remains remarkably consistent, with virtually any location proving productive.

The bream are plentiful and widespread, offering ample opportunities for anglers to test their skills.

Luderick numbers have also seen a positive trend in the Camden Haven, with both breakwalls now holding numbers of fish.

This provides another option for anglers seeking a different target species.

On the flathead front, both Queens Lake and Stingray Creek have been producing a steady stream of quality fish.

Whether using lures or baits, anglers are finding success in these productive waterways.

Moving north to the Macleay River, the fishing continues to be exceptional.

This river system is renowned for its diverse range of species, and anglers are currently enjoying success with large mulloway, cobia, flathead, and mangrove jack.

For those targeting these larger species, fishing around the river mouth on the top of the high tide, using live bait such as herring, poddy mullet, or yakkas, is recommended.

The offshore fishing in the Macleay region is also yielding results for dedicated anglers.

Reports of cobia, mackerel, wahoo and tuna catches are filtering in, and as we head into Autumn the pelagic action should only get better until May.

By Kate SHELTON