4 Spearfishing Spots to Shore Dive on the Gold Coast, QLD Australia

Hey guys, welcome back to another vid! In this episode we discuss 4 different spots to shore dive on the Gold Coast. If you are a beginner spearo or just looking for some different spots to dive, give these spots a go.
Spot 1 - The Seaway Spit: 00:20
Spot 2 - Narrowneck Reef: 02:28
Spot 3 - Burleigh Headland: 04:10
Spot 4 - Palm Beach Artificial Reef: 05:30
Thanks to Noah for the Narrowneck drone footage, check out Noah's channel and the full video here: tinyurl.com/2p...
Safety: Use a dive float and always dive with a buddy. After a dive, even if it is shallow, spend plenty of time recovering on the surface. Do not dive up and down too frequently, it is very important to relax and recover on the surface before breathing up and diving again.
It is best to hit these spots after there has been 2-3 days of Southerly wind (southerly wind tends to bring in clear water). High tide, small swell (ideally under 1-2 foot) and light wind (ideally under 10 knots) is ideal and your best bet to get clean water and good visibility at these spots.
Some fish you could expect to see at these spots:
Common: flathead, bream, whiting, luderick, drummer, tailor, blubber lip, wongs, dart
Uncommon: mangrove jack, parrotfish, tusk fish, school mackerel, mac tuna, bonita
Rare: jewfish, spanish mackerel, yellowtail kingfish, cobia, snapper
Other animals: turtles, manta rays, sharks, baitfish
Spot #1 Seaway Spit
map location: tinyurl.com/hz...
- 2-8 meters deep
- fish may be flighty because its quite a popular spot
- beware of strong currents when the tide changes
- beware of boats
Spot #2 Narrowneck Artificial Reef
map location: tinyurl.com/yc...
- 4-8 meters deep
- line up north of life guard tower and swim out approx 150-250m
- beware of boats
Spot #3 Burleigh Headland
map location: tinyurl.com/3c...
- 2-3 meters deep
- launch and swim out in the little bay
- beware of surfers
- do not spear too close to Tallebudgera creek entrance
Spot #4 Palm Beach Artificial Reef
map location: tinyurl.com/2p...
- 2-6 meters deep
- best to park at 19th Ave, 21st Ave or 17th Ave
- The artificial reef is approximately 270 metres offshore, is 160 metres long and 80 metres wide and was constructed using 60,000 tonnes of boulders.
With all these spots, chances are you might not spear anything or get an amazing fish, don’t get disheartened. If you have been spearing a while you know that it can require heaps of effort just to land one decent fish, but as we also know it is all worth it. I’d love to see if you guys do catch any fish at these spots so message me on here or dm on IG @gene.morson

[@marvinywong]

As someone in Qld looking to start. This has been a huge help. Thank you.

[@primal_pursuit]

Glad it was helpful !

[@blakepeace622]

Bro!! Thank you!! As a gc resident and someone who’s just started spear fishing this is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

[@jackelvers]

Hey legend. I think we used to play football together a few years back haha. This was super helpful. Thank you!

[@wendywright2921]

Thank you, really well put together and super informative. Much appreciated.

[@TheFreamy]

Your videos are perfect I’ve just moved to Gold Coast and these videos have saved me so much wasted time learning and finding spots

[@primal_pursuit]

That’s good to hear, glad you found some value in it! Happy spearing, hope you get some fish 🐟

[@SharpEdgeAdventure]

thankyou! this is so helpful! you're a legend!!!

[@willkitching]

Great video mate I'm sure it will help a heap of people! I don't even spear, I line fish but always love your videos. Keep up the good work man!

[@primal_pursuit]

Thanks mate! I enjoy watching your vids too 🙏🏻

[@willkitching]

@@primal_pursuit Thanks mate 🙌

[@robendog]

BIG help thank you

[@primal_pursuit]

No worries mate, hope you have some luck

[@fishmut]

Great video mate , I don’t live up there but just showing how to find the spots to spear fish is the help newbies needed to get started , liked and subscribed , cheers. 👍

[@primal_pursuit]

No worries mate

[@fpwanderley]

Great video. Appreciate the time taken to help starters on shore dive in QLD. Thanks.

[@thejackjournal6606]

The man is back 🔥🔥

[@primal_pursuit]

🙏🏻

[@johnnychowjc]

Cool under water footage mate! Top effort swimming and spearing next to those sharks!! 👍

[@primal_pursuit]

Thanks mate!

[@jessesnorkelingandfishing7644]

Hey mate thanks for the spots and tips I injoy your videos lots to take in not just high lights and showing off happy diving

[@primal_pursuit]

No problem mate, glad you found it useful. Cheers, you too

[@paultaylor3856]

Great video, really informative. I don’t snorkel much due to commitments so this is appreciated.

[@primal_pursuit]

No worries mate, hope you get out soon

[@ashtonperalta9402]

Great vid mate, needed this info.

[@primal_pursuit]

Cheers mate, hope you get some fish

[@aussieanimalsandadventures1557]

Very informative mate. Nice work 👍

[@primal_pursuit]

Thanks mate!

[@pumbleclub9174]

Nice one 👍

[@primal_pursuit]

Thanks mate

[@CaseIndulgence]

Thanks for sharing

[@dashdonald491]

Thanks mate

[@primal_pursuit]

Cheers mate 🙂

[@shawnmckinnon3276]

Awesome mate cheers

[@primal_pursuit]

Enjoy mate, hope you get some fish

[@saintdogurt6608]

when i traveled australia with my parents I did spearfishing everyday, but i havent done it since I've been home because i just felt unsure. Do I super duper need a float and flag in all these spots? should i be scared of rays or sharks at all?

[@joshdabadie9483]

Great vid. V helpful, I dive a bit in tweed/NNSW any tips down that way?

[@primal_pursuit]

Thanks mate! That area has heaps of good dive spots, best too have a look on google maps and scan the coastline for reefs and headlands

[@Silly_fishing_penguin]

I speared a small yellow fin tuna at Burleigh headland and have seen heaps small mackerel

[@primal_pursuit]

That’s epic! Yellow fin tuna sashimi would of been delicious

[@nikitaw1982]

i'm unemployed and poor lol. i got a bit of body fat so if goes pear shaped i guess ill float. i think i got boat shoes in storage. my centrelinks every second friday. lets get fed!!!!

[@primal_pursuit]

Haha good luck mate!

[@fishmut]

Nikita if you haven’t got the gear to buy for spear fishing , get hold of a 3 pronged pole spear or make one to get started , or if your handy at making stuff you can build your own spear gun if you can’t afford to buy one , KZbin has plenty videos on making your own speargun , hope that helps , as for fins there pretty cheap for the snorkeling fins , and mask and snorkel , got to start somewhere right , when you can afford more upgrade from there. Happy spear fishing , the only way that can happen is get out there and do it. 👍

[@williamnielsen6768]

What wind and swell do you recommend ? Tried going out on the seaway and got pounded in the breakers, any tips ?

[@primal_pursuit]

Under 10 knots of wind and under 2ft of swell when diving the seaway. It can get quite rough at the seaway, you can check out the cameras on Surfline at The Seaway Spit to get an idea of what the swell is like

[@craigmerrila7767]

what do you think of the seaway northwall, as I have a boat to go around. Any good?

[@primal_pursuit]

Yeah it’s worth a crack for sure, just get in 30-60 min before high tide for best vis

[@craigmerrila7767]

@@primal_pursuit I'm sharing your video, it's really helpful.

[@primal_pursuit]

@craigmerrila7767 cheers mate, appreciate it

[@toploppers6951]

thinking about heading out but im from nz where theres no man eater sharks bro lol im assuming there is bull sharks and white sharks in these areas?? or should i not be worried! ?