Breakfast Creek is an easily accessible land-based spot that can produce jewfish, cod, sharks, snapper, and threadfin salmon.

The prime fishing spot is at the mouth, where this large tidal creek joins the Brisbane River near Newstead House.

There is deep water within casting range and rocky structure to target.

Nearby lights attract baitfish at night.

Using live bait, you can expect big jewfish and threadfin salmon.

This area can be fished on both sides of the creek, but the southern side around Newstead House has the best fishing points.

Bream, cod, mangrove jacks, and squire snapper can be caught with dead baits.

Catfish and bull sharks can sometimes be a nuisance.

For larger fish, mullet, herring, and prawns make ideal live baits, along with puttynose perch.

When the tide slows, fish live baits without weight or with a float.

Choose evening high tides when boat traffic is low, especially during the week.

Using surf rods helps keep your line out of the rocks here, but smaller rods will also work.

And if you don’t get lucky with a catch, the Breakfast Creek Hotel located on the northern bank is famous for its steaks.

Here is a list of recommended tackle for SEQ waters.

Brisbane River tide times at Breakfast Creek
QLD fishing regulations
QLD marine parks
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