Most Common Fish Caught Deep Sea Fishing

If you're looking to go deep-sea fishing on the Sunshine Coast, then you're in luck! With so many different reefs to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice on your trip. But before you get started, it's worth learning about the most common fish species you'll be catching.

At Deep Sea Fishing Co Sunshine Coast, we take pride in offering a range of fishing charters that cater to all levels of experience. Common fish species that our customers catch on our charters include:

• Coral Trout: Coral Trout is a popular fish species caught on the Sunshine Coast and can be found in most reef systems, including Barwon Banks, Hards, and Sunshine Reef.
• Snapper: Snapper is another popular fish that can be caught in all reef systems on the Sunshine Coast.
• Trag Jew: Trag Jew can be found in many Sunshine Coast reef systems, but they’re more common in the Halls Reef area.
• Pearl Perch: Pearl Perch is a sought-after fish species that are caught in most reef systems on the Sunshine Coast.
• Moses Perch: Moses Perch is another common fish species that are caught in various reef systems on the Sunshine Coast.
• Mackerel: Mackerel can be caught in all reef systems on the Sunshine Coast but are more common in the Sunshine Reef area during the summer months.
• Tuna: Tuna is a popular pelagic fish species that can be caught in all reef systems we visit.
• Sail Fish: Sail Fish can be caught in the summer months in the Sunshine Reef area.
• Red Emperor: Red Emperor is a highly prized fish species that can be caught in all reef systems on our fishing charters.

When it comes to equipment, we typically recommend using a 6-8ft rod with a 6000-8000 size reel. For lures, soft plastics, and metal slugs work best. For bait fishing, we recommend using pilchards, squid, or live bait.

Each reef system on the Sunshine Coast offers a unique fishing experience, and you're bound to catch a range of different fish species. At Deep Sea Fishing Co Sunshine Coast, we take pride in offering the best fishing charters in the area, and our experienced guides will help you catch the fish of a lifetime. Reefs we visit on our charters include Barwon Banks, Hards, Sunshine Reef, Halls Reef, Jew Shoal, Chardons Reef, North Reef, and Double Island Point.

So, what are you waiting for? Book your next fishing charter with us and get ready for an exciting day out on the water!