Species report trend
Mangrove Jack Fishing Report
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Mangrove Jack fishing activity is based upon real fishing reports collected over a decade, by Getfished. It represents an overview of all reports. With 1222 reports across 85 reported locations, the dataset helps show longer-term fishing patterns rather than isolated catches.
Mangrove Jack Seasonal pattern Report activity is strongest through summer, with spring also contributing a notable share of reports. Activity is lower through winter.
Mangrove Jack Bait and lure signal Reported bait patterns commonly include . Lure reports are led by .
Dataset context These patterns reflect observed report behaviour across time and locations. They highlight trends and tendencies, not guaranteed fishing outcomes.
Fishing rules "Some states have semi permantent restrictions on fishing for certain species, including Mangrove Jack. Check local regulations before you fish."
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Report patterns
Mangrove Jack report signals
Derived from fishing report data
Seasonal report pattern
This shows when mangrove jack reports appear across Australian seasons. Shares are based only on reports with parseable dates.
Note: seasonal patterns may be influenced by factors such as reporting bias, species behavior, and environmental conditions.
Reported mangrove jack locations
These locations come from report records. Linked locations have matching Getfished location pages.
Southport
108D Entrecasteaux Channel
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Caloundra
101Sunshine Coast
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Tin Can Bay
95Sunshine Coast
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Mooloolaba
90Sunshine Coast
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Redcliffe Peninsula
74Sunshine Coast
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Hervey Bay
72View location forecast and local fishing context.
Maroochydore
66Sunshine Coast
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Tweed Coast
60Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Currumbin
54Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Moreton Bay
47View location forecast and local fishing context.
Jumpinpin
45Brisbane
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Pottsville
34Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
qld
34Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Noosa Heads
33Sunshine Coast
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Donnybrook
30Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Evans Head
28Ballina
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Brunswick Heads
27View location forecast and local fishing context.
Elliott River
17Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Baffle Creek
16Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Kolan River
14Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Redland Bay
13Brisbane
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Yamba
13Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
Gold Coast Broadwater
12Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
South Stradbroke Island
12Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.
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Mangrove Jack is also known as:
Jack.