Plecopassion Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi all just wondering where I would be able to catch bullrout in the Brisbane or Sunshine Coast area and what the best method is? And are there any regulations on size? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana man Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 A net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plecopassion Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Any particular spots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana man Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 They sit still so snorkel and net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana man Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 You can find them All over shipwrecks but only ever seen them in saltwater in the wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana man Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Why do you want to catch one anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4rker Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I thought bullrouts were only fresh.. and stone fish are the salt water variant? The father in-law has been done by one lol. They're not pleasant. They're in the fresh water streams of the mid north coast of NSW. Usually in pools where the flow isn't greatest. Particularly where leaf matter is. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) double post Edited November 11, 2015 by none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I thought bullrouts were only fresh.. and stone fish are the salt water variant? Not correct. Bullrouts live in fresh, brackish and salt water. Bullrouts move upstream to spawn. You can find them All over shipwrecks but only ever seen them in saltwater in the wild Barred Fortescues are the species most commonly found on shipwrecks not bullrouts. Fortescues are a brilliant fish to keep though MUST be kept in high salinity brackish tanks (or salt water) to thrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana man Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 You learn something every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch-91 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Colleges crossing has heaps if you use a cast net but are a pain to get out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 When I was younger we caught heaps just fishing at McKenzies bridge on the Jetty where the fish and chip shop is at Mooloolaba, they were only small ones about 6cm or so but back then they were a pain not a prize like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch-91 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Why are they a prize today for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 People catch & sell them for the aquarium industry , just like small & undersize oh well really any bloody size mangrove jacks. mongrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Coochin creek just down from Beerwah on the Steve Irwin way, under the bridge, I caught a nice one there once, threw him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch-91 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oh okay i would think that would be illegal wouldnt it? And could have diseases that could wipe out your tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 cant use a cast net in fresh water. all bulrout are collected from the wild just some have permits to sell them. always a good idea to check bag and size limits for fish before you start collecting. ignoraance is not a excuses. hot water is what you use for when they sting you, it breaks down the protien faster, it will still hurt just not as long. only take what you need and leave some for others to injoy and make note of the water you catch them in to acclimate them, they wont like going from brackish strait to tap water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 also they re like 20-30 bucks from a lfs, just by one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole1313 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 cant use a cast net in fresh water. Restricted to tidal. Brissy River is tidal up to Colleges Crossing. Theres a tribe of people raping the place every time we go out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 all bulrout are collected from the wild just some have permits to sell them. Bullrouts have been bred in captivity and are still bred in captivity. Thing is they are expensive to raise up to the size everyone wants them. Also very finicky under 2cm. Massive amount lot of live food to get them to 15cm hence they are expensive. Ditto all natives that need live food which is why it is SOOOO frustrating that people whinge on the price. Exactly why hardly anyone breeds most natives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Bullrouts have been bred in captivity and are still bred in captivity. Thing is they are expensive to raise up to the size everyone wants them. Also very finicky under 2cm. Massive amount lot of live food to get them to 15cm hence they are expensive. Ditto all natives that need live food which is why it is SOOOO frustrating that people whinge on the price. Exactly why hardly anyone breeds most natives. Yep, I was aware that they have been bred in captivity, just didn't know of any large scale breeding and raising other than the few times that they have been bred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Restricted to tidal. Brissy River is tidal up to Colleges Crossing. Theres a tribe of people raping the place every time we go out there. Tell the authorities . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...