Well here we are again with Santa warming up his sleigh. Let's hope there are plenty of piscatorial pressies under the tree, and fingers crossed for some good weather and red hot summer angling action over the holiday period.
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In the estuary, flathead have been terrific with good numbers taking both lures and baits. Best results have been from around the Hibbard area and the breakwalls.
Whiting have been improving in Limeburners and around Pelican Island, while those fishing the weed beds in Limeburners have also scored a few nice blackfish on yabbies.
Bream have been reasonable with the breakwalls producing some fish about a kilogram on mullet strips.
On the crustacean front, we are just entering another prawning dark so head to Lake Cathie.
Some nice muddies have been active over the past few weeks, and so have the trap thieves. Unfortunately this is a sad reflection of today's society, where the minority feel it is their right to take what's not theirs.
The big shame is those who rightfully adhere to correct marking procedures are the ones who lose out, with others forced to risk running foul of NSW Fisheries just to keep their gear from being stolen.
On the beaches, North Beach fished well leading up to the recent full moon for mulloway on both worms and whole squid.
Lighthouse has also produced a few bream from the centre section, while the northern end has yielded a few nice whiting.
Tailor have been a little hit and miss, however with improved water clarity, a few choppers should start being viable targets.
Off the rocks, results still remain subdued as is usual for this time of year.
Lighthouse is worth a look for tailor at dawn, while Shelly Beach has produced a few bream and blackfish, and Plomer has been home to some reasonable school mulloway.
Further south, Diamond Head is still worth prospecting for drummer despite the time of year.
Offshore, despite the nor' easters limiting opportunities, conditions have improved with some nice warm and clean water now pushing down from the north.
Both charter boats have been scoring terrific snapper and other reef fish, although no two days have produced the same results.
Wider out, a few mahi mahi are about so the FAD will be worth prospecting, while the game fishing enthusiasts are beginning to chase marlin in earnest.
With the Golden Lure not far away now, hopefully plenty of fish will turn up over the coming weeks.
Until next time, tight lines, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
