Seasonal Fishing Calendar Australia | What Fish to Catch & When

Seasonal Fishing Calendar Australia | What Fish to Catch & When

 

Seasonal Fishing Calendar for Australia: What to Target and When

Australia’s waters are home to some of the most diverse and exciting fishing on the planet. From barramundi in the Top End to salmon runs in the south, each season brings new opportunities. For anglers who want to plan their trips and tackle around the seasons, this guide is your go-to calendar.

Best of all? You don’t need to break the bank. By stocking up with bulk jigs, assist hooks, and leaders from Tackle Discount Australia, you’ll always be ready — no matter the season.

🌸 Autumn (March – May)

  • WA Salmon Run (March–April): Thousands of Aussie salmon migrate along the southern WA coast.

    • Tackle: Metal slices, small jigs, surf gear.

  • Barra in the Top End: Cooling wet season waters fire up the barra bite.

    • Tackle: Soft plastics, strong jigheads, and bulk hooks.

  • Snapper in NSW & QLD: Cooler change sparks offshore bites.

    • Tackle: Slow pitch jigs, assist hooks, fluorocarbon leaders.

👉 Stock up on Bulk Jig Packs for snapper season.

❄️ Winter (June – August)

  • Mulloway (NSW, SA, WA): Big jewfish patrol rivers and surf gutters.

    • Tackle: Heavy leaders, strong assist hooks, soft plastics.

  • Southern Bluefin Tuna (SA, VIC, TAS): Epic winter runs offshore.

    • Tackle: Metals, stickbaits, trolling gear.

  • Tailor (QLD & WA): Peak surf fishing season for these razor-toothed fighters.

    • Tackle: Metals, bulk swivels, and wire traces.

👉 Check our Assist Hook Multipacks for jewfish rigs.

🌞 Spring (September – November)

  • Spanish Mackerel (QLD, WA): Big Spaniards arrive in numbers.

    • Tackle: Fast jigs, metals, and wire traces.

  • Snapper Spawning (SA, VIC, QLD): Inshore action is red hot.

    • Tackle: Jigs and soft plastics, fluorocarbon leaders.

  • Giant Trevally (QLD, WA): Reef edges fire up with GT action.

    • Tackle: Heavy jigs and assist hooks.

👉 Save money by grabbing bulk leaders and jigs before the reef season.

☀️ Summer (December – February)

  • Barramundi (NT, QLD): Wet season heat has barra smashing lures.

    • Tackle: Plastics, jigheads, and heavy leaders.

  • Mangrove Jack (QLD, NT, WA): Explosive estuary fishing.

    • Tackle: Strong hooks, bulk leaders, jigs near structure.

  • Pelagics Offshore (WA, QLD): Mahi mahi, tuna, mackerel all on the chew.

    • Tackle: Metals, poppers, and assist hooks.

👉 Remote summer trips mean bulk tackle prep is essential.

🛠 How to Prep Your Tackle for the Seasons

  1. Build a year-round kit: Mix light and heavy jigs (40–200g).

  2. Bulk up on hooks & leaders: Replace gear after every tough season.

  3. Plan ahead: If you’re chasing salmon in WA or barra in Darwin, stock gear before you go.

  4. Double up: Always bring extras of your most-used tackle.

🔗 Why Bulk Buys Beat Seasonal Shops

Retail chains hike prices during peak seasons. But at Tackle Discount Australia, we keep prices low year-round — so you can fish every season without the retail sting.

👉 Explore our Seasonal Bulk Deals today.

✅ Final Thoughts

From winter jewfish to summer barra, every season in Australia offers unique fishing opportunities. With the right tackle (and enough of it), you’ll never miss a bite.

Plan your year, stock up smart, and keep your tackle box loaded with affordable gear from Tackle Discount Australia.

Because the only thing worse than missing a bite… is running out of tackle when the fish are on.

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