submitted 1 year ago by RedPhoenix@aussie.zone to c/brisbane@aussie.zone

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Starting to see whales more consistently while out fishing.

If you're heading out on a whale watching trip, mid to late June, untill early August, are pretty safe bets.

The young humpbacks seem to be quite jumpy around early July - particularly around Flat Rock near Stradbroke island, but off the north east coast of Moreton island is a pretty good option also.

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[-] thedavemiester@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm biased because I grew up there, but I don't understand why people wouldn't just drive 3hrs north and see them in Hervey bay.

Protected water, limited swell, plenty of boat options. Tough to beat

[-] RedPhoenix@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Fair call.

While I never tire of whales or dolphins when out on the water, a trip up to Lady Musgrave a couple of years back (sailing around the outside of Fraser): we got to the point where we stopped pointing out breaches, the were so many.

It is pretty good seeing them close to home though. Every year, I'll see a few wander down into the bay - as far as Coochiemudlo.

Here's a juvenile, with Coochiemudlo in the background, from a few years back: