Fisherman missing off south Qld coast

Emergency services are searching for a fisherman after he failed to return from an overnight fishing trip in southern Queensland waters.

The 37-year-old Hervey Bay man departed from Urangan Boat Harbour about 1.30pm on Monday.

He failed to return home and police were alerted on Wednesday afternoon.

Searches began on waters off Hervey Bay and are expected to re-commence at first light on Thursday.

The man's boat is a white 2002 Yalta 5.4-metre half cabin powerboat with the registration NE852Q.

The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 177cm tall, of a proportionate build, with red crew cut hair, a beard and moustache.