Top 5 Fish to Target in Australia During the Australian Bass Closure (WINTER)

The 2025/2026 Australian Bass season is closed in New South Wales as of 1 May 2026. In New South Wales the closure is in place from 1 May 2026 to 1 September 2026, whereas in Queensland the closure is in effect from 1 June 2026 to 1 September 2026. If you love your Aussie Bass fishing as much as I do, you might be wondering what species to target over the closure period. The Bass Closure also happens to coincide with the winter months and so you might be left wondering, what are good winter species I can spend time targeting. This article is here to point you in the right direction, giving you a breakdown of what the best species are to target over the winter months.

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