Upcoming Events
Our monthly social meetings are free and open to everyone—no boat or contribution required! All other tag-along trips and weekend events are community-supported. To join in, you can choose the path that suits you best: cast in a "Casual Cast-In" chip for the event, or drop a "Frequent Fisho" Anchor annual contribution to cover all your events for the year.
To help with planning and room setup, if you are attending the next social meeting, please register using the form.
Tipplers
Tipplers Weekend - 21-22 November 2026
The Moreton Bay Fishing Group are planning a weekend trip to Tipplers at South Straddie.
As map below we’ve booked pitches 9 & 10 so plenty of space for a fire / BBQ or if you want to camp (let me know as limited numbers per campsite pitch), and plenty of room to anchor and sleep on your boat.
Option 1 - Departing Manly around 9:30am and travel down through the bay islands
Option 2 - Drive to Horizon Shores for a shorter trip across the sheltered waters – good option if windy; there is a small fee for the launch and secure parking.
The plan is to gather at the campsite anytime after 3pm for a beer or two and some nibbles.
Since I doubt anyone will want to cook we can all go to the Tipplers café for dinner – they have a pretty good menu.
All welcome and free to MBFG full members, $20 ‘chip-in’ fee for non-members.
Derek
0458 907 228
Offshore Attack
This is a Moreton Bay Fishing Group tag-along event
OFFSHORE OPTION A
Leave Manly Harbour at 5.30am and head offshore through South Passage Bar. Please note below disclaimer
INSHORE OPTION B
Leave Manly Harbour in a group at 5.30am or individually at your leisure.
Return to club before 2pm for 'measure' and bragging session
Use radio channel VHF Radio 72 for Group chat.
To help members judge whether they should attend the event the Moreton Bay Fishing Group will signal a BRAGS Rating based on the anticipated weather and sea conditions for the day.
Disclaimer - The MBFG / MBTBC takes no responsibility for the safety of participants in this event. Each skipper is participating at their own risk. Each skipper is responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew and their boat based on their own skill and experience and boat capability. Please ensure you take personal responsibility and check your boat and safety equipment, the weather forecast and sea conditions, and then judge whether you have sufficient skill and experience for a safe trip. If in doubt - forget it.
Please also refer to the MBFG Safety Suggestions and Guidance https://www.mbfg.au/safety-suggestions-and-guidance
The BRAGS Rating will be announced around 4pm the Saturday afternoon prior, if not before.
Derek - 0458 907 228
Offshore Attack
This is a Moreton Bay Fishing Group tag-along event
OFFSHORE OPTION A
Leave Manly Harbour at 5.30am and head offshore through South Passage Bar. Please note below disclaimer
INSHORE OPTION B
Leave Manly Harbour in a group at 5.30am or individually at your leisure.
Return to club before 2pm for 'measure' and bragging session
Use radio channel VHF Radio 72 for Group chat.
To help members judge whether they should attend the event the Moreton Bay Fishing Group will signal a BRAGS Rating based on the anticipated weather and sea conditions for the day.
Disclaimer - The MBFG / MBTBC takes no responsibility for the safety of participants in this event. Each skipper is participating at their own risk. Each skipper is responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew and their boat based on their own skill and experience and boat capability. Please ensure you take personal responsibility and check your boat and safety equipment, the weather forecast and sea conditions, and then judge whether you have sufficient skill and experience for a safe trip. If in doubt - forget it.
Please also refer to the MBFG Safety Suggestions and Guidance https://www.mbfg.au/safety-suggestions-and-guidance
The BRAGS Rating will be announced around 4pm the Saturday afternoon prior, if not before.
Derek - 0458 907 228
Rainbow Beach
The annual Rainbow Beach trip is a great fishing and social event. We fish Tin Can Bay, inside Fraser Island, and offshore. Join us again in 2026.
Offshore Attack - 30th August 26 * CANCELLED DUE TO POOR WEATHER*
Event cancelled - Based on the MBFG BRAGS rating - the weather is Red with a tinge of Brown - considered unsuitable for this event to proceed
This is a Moreton Bay Fishing Group tag-along event
OFFSHORE OPTION A
Leave Manly Harbour at 5.30am and head offshore through South Passage Bar. Please note below disclaimer
INSHORE OPTION B
Leave Manly Harbour in a group at 5.30am or individually at your leisure.
Return to club before 2pm for 'measure' and bragging session
Use radio channel VHF Radio 72 for Group chat.
To help members judge whether they should attend the event the Moreton Bay Fishing Group will signal a BRAGS Rating based on the anticipated weather and sea conditions for the day.
Disclaimer - The MBFG / MBTBC takes no responsibility for the safety of participants in this event. Each skipper is participating at their own risk. Each skipper is responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew and their boat based on their own skill and experience and boat capability. Please ensure you take personal responsibility and check your boat and safety equipment, the weather forecast and sea conditions, and then judge whether you have sufficient skill and experience for a safe trip. If in doubt - forget it.
Please also refer to the MBFG Safety Suggestions and Guidance https://www.mbfg.au/safety-suggestions-and-guidance
The BRAGS Rating will be announced around 4pm the Saturday afternoon prior, if not before.
Derek - 0458 907 228
2026 Winter Social BBQ
MBFG 2026 Winter Social BBQ
BBQ, Beers and plenty of laughs for MBFG members, family and friends
Offshore Attack
Inshore / Offshore Attack – Sunday 12 July 2026
This is a Moreton Bay Fishing Group tag-along event
OFFSHORE OPTION A
Leave Manly Harbour at 5.30am and head offshore through South Passage Bar. Please note below disclaimer
INSHORE OPTION B
Leave Manly Harbour in a group at 5.30am or individually at your leisure.
Return to club before 2pm for 'measure' and bragging session
To help members judge whether they should attend the event the Moreton Bay Fishing Group will signal a BRAGS Rating based on the anticipated weather and sea conditions for the day.
Disclaimer - The MBFG / MBTBC takes no responsibility for the safety of participants in this event. Each skipper is participating at their own risk. Each skipper is responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew and their boat based on their own skill and experience and boat capability. Please ensure you take personal responsibility and check your boat and safety equipment, the weather forecast and sea conditions, and then judge whether you have sufficient skill and experience for a safe trip. If in doubt - forget it.
Please also refer to the MBFG Safety Suggestions and Guidance https://www.mbfg.au/safety-suggestions-and-guidance
The BRAGS Rating will be announced around 4pm the Saturday afternoon prior, if not before.
VHF Radio 72
Derek
0458 907 228
MBFG Monthly Social Meeting
Moreton Bay Fishing Group - month meeting - And we welcome Maritimo with one of their brand new Caribbean boats
Offshore Attack
Inshore / Offshore Attack – Sunday 14 June 2026
This is a WYNNUM MARINE SPONSORED Moreton Bay Fishing Group tag-along event - see "Lucky Fisho" competition entry details as below.
OFFSHORE OPTION A
Leave Manly Harbour at 5.30am and head offshore through South Passage Bar. Please note below disclaimer
INSHORE OPTION B
Leave Manly Harbour in the group at 5.30am or individually at your leisure, however you must be on the water by 9am to qualify for entry to the "Lucky Fisho" competition.
Return to club before 2pm for 'measure', bragging session and competition winner announcement.
The event is weather dependant, with either one or both being cancelled if conditions are poor. Wind forecast of less than 15knots; and swell less than 1.5m for offshore option.
Disclaimer - The MBFG / MBTBC takes no responsibility for the safety of participants in this event. Each skipper is participating at their own risk. Each skipper is responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew and their boat based on their own skill and experience and boat capability. Please ensure you take personal responsibility and check your boat and safety equipment, the weather forecast and sea conditions, and then judge whether you have sufficient skill and experience for a safe trip. If in doubt - forget it.
Go / No-Go to be called around 4pm the Saturday afternoon prior, if not before.
VHF Radio 72
Derek
0458 907 228
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LUCKY FISHO - Entry Conditions and Rules
Prize:
- A day's fishing experience with Wynnum Marine on their big Cruise Craft for the winner and one guest.
Rules:
- Minimum 5 MBFG boat entries needed to proceed with competition
- Open to full members of MBFG, either skippers or crew
- Must be participating in the Inshore or Offshore Attack event
- Must be on water at 9am on the day of the Attack
- Must log competition entry with Sailfish between 9:05am and 9:30am on the day via Radio Channel 72, phone 0458 907 228 or via WhatsApp accompanied by an on-water 'selfie' photograph.
- Winner will be chosen via random draw from a hat at 2pm on the day of the Attack
This is a fun event and provides opportunity to win the generous offer made by Wynnum Marine - no arguments about anything will be permitted.
Tipplers Weekend
Tipplers Weekend Fishing / Camping Trip – 16 to 17 May 2026
The Moreton Bay Fishing Group are planning a weekend trip to Tipplers at South Straddie.
Travel down on Saturday with option to fish on the way, then back on Sunday with option to travel via offshore if Jumpin Pin is calm.
As map below we’ve booked a couple of pitches, so plenty of space for a fire / BBQ. If you want to camp on shore let me know as room for a couple of tents only. Plenty of room to anchor and sleep on your boat.
Option 1 - Departing Manly and travel down through the bay islands.
Option 2 - Drive to Horizon Shores for secure parking and a shorter trip across the sheltered waters – good option if windy. Horizon Shore charge about $20 per day for launch and secure parking
The plan is to gather at the campsite anytime after 3pm for a beer or two.
Since I doubt anyone will want to cook we can all go to the Tipplers café for dinner – they have a pretty good menu.
If you do want to bring our own food / BBQ you can use the campsite
All welcome plus families, we can discuss boat shares and more details at the MBFG meeting on 6 May 2026
Offshore / Inshore Attack
Join us for a fun, family-friendly day on Moreton Bay — fish, laugh and compete for bragging rights!
