Guided Kayak Fishing Near Brisbane — Hobie Pedal Kayak Lure Trips
Pedal a Hobie-style kayak into Moreton Bay’s creeks and reef edges with an expert guide. Learn soft-plastic lure technique, use fishfinders, and target snapper, flathead and mangrove jack on this half-day trip 30 minutes from Brisbane.
The Experience
Before You Go
Watch the tide schedule
Tides concentrate fish and affect launch/landing points—confirm tide times before you go.
Wear reef-safe sun protection
High UV and long exposure mean SPF clothing, hat and reef-safe sunscreen are essential.
Practice pedal technique
Pedal kayaks free your hands for casting—practice smooth, steady pedaling to maintain position.
Secure tackle and loose items
Use leash or storage for rods, phones and pliers to avoid losing gear during a strike or splash.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Shallow seagrass flats near Shorncliffe for sight-fishing at low tide
- •Quiet mangrove back-creeks off Woody Point where mangrove jack lurk around fallen timber
Wildlife
- •Australian pelican
- •Estuarine/cod (mangrove jack)
Conservation Note
Stick to size and bag limits, avoid dragging anchors over seagrass, and favour catch-and-release for breeding-size fish to protect local stocks.
Moreton Bay has long been a food and travel corridor for the Quandamooka people and later supported coastal settlement and small-scale fisheries during European colonisation.
What to Bring
Personal floatation device (PFD)Essential
Required for safety and provided by some operators, but bring your own for best fit.
Reef shoes or neoprene bootiesEssential
Protect feet when launching, landing and while wading shallow flats.
Wide-brim hat & SPF clothingEssential
Sun protection for long exposure on open water—important year-round but critical in summer.
Dry bag (10–20L)
Keeps spare layers, snacks and electronics dry during splash-prone moments.
Common Questions
Do I need prior kayak experience?
No—guides provide instruction and use stable Hobie pedal kayaks, but basic balance and a willingness to learn are required.
What species can I expect to catch?
Common targets include snapper, grassy sweetlip, bream and tailor on reefs; flathead, mangrove jack and trevally in creeks.
Is fishing gear provided?
Yes—tackle and rods are supplied, but you may bring personal gear if preferred; inform the operator of gear preferences when booking.
What is the cancellation policy for bad weather?
Tours are canceled for unsafe weather; the operator confirms location and go/no-go 24 hours before departure and offers full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
4 hours
Location
Brisbane, Queensland
Difficulty
moderate
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to pedal for sustained periods, step in/out of a low kayak and handle short bursts of exertion when fighting fish.
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