Fishing Coffs Coast

FISHING

COFFS COAST Over 30 great fishing locations to wet a line around the Coffs Coast

• WEEKLY tides • Fishing Brag Board • Local boat ramps • Fish sizes & bag limits

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Welcome to the 2022 edition of Fishing Coffs Coast and the Coffs Harbour region!

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This popular booklet contains all the information you need to enjoy fishing in this beautiful area.

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Fishing Locations & Writers Pg 14 Arrawarra Beach - Sam Gilchrist Pg 38 Bellinger River Bass - Troy Hardaker Pg 37 Bellinger River - Dale Johnson Pg 33 Boambee Creek - Troy Hardaker Pg 46 Bullocky (Offshore) - Tim Schofield Pg 22 Campbells Beach Sapphire - Tim Schofield Pg 48 Coffs & Sawtell Canyons (Offshore) - Rob Lang Pg 27 Coffs Creek, Park Beach - Rob Lang Pg 25 Coffs Harbour Jetty - Tim Schofield Pg 12 Corindi Beach - A fishing enthusiast Pg 45 Fifty Cent (Offshore) - Sam Gilchrist Pg 43 Joes Reef (Offshore) - Sam Gilchrist Pg 40 Kalang River - Dale Johnson Pg 20 Look at Me Now Headland Emerald Beach - Sam Gilchrist Pg 21 Moonee Creek - Tim Schofield

Pg 35 Mylestom Bath - Tim Schofield Pg 41 Nambucca River/Warral Creek - Dale Johnson Pg 11 Red Rock Retaining wall- Tim Schofield Pg 44 70m Kings - Sam Gilchrist Pg 34 Sawtell - Tim Schofield Pg 32 South Solitary (Offshore) - Troy Hardaker Pg 26 South Wall Quarry - Troy Hardaker Pg 52 The Fad (Offshore) - Rob Lang Pg 51 The Lump (Offshore) - Rob Lang Pg 49 The Patch (Offshore) - Rob Lang Pg 47 Wave Recorder (Offshore) - Rob Lang Pg 50 Wide Bait Ground (Offshore) - Rob Lang Pg 16 Woolgoolga Beach South - Tim Schofield Pg 54 Fly Fishing - Garry Hambly Pg 55 Estuary & Beach Fly Fishing - Garry Hambly Pg 56 Bass Fly Fishing - Garry Hambly Tidal information is found on the following pages for - Week commencing Monday:

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06 December - Pg 4 18 April - Pg 36 29 August - Pg 52 13 December - Pg 10 25 April - Pg 37 05 September - Pg 53 20 December - Pg 11 02 May - Pg 38 12 September - Pg 53 27 December - Pg 12 09 May - Pg 39 19 September - Pg 53 03 January - Pg 14 16 May - Pg 39 26 September - Pg 53 10 January - Pg 16 23 May - Pg 41 03 October - Pg 53 17 January - Pg 18 30 May - Pg 43 10 October - Pg 53 24 January - Pg 20 06 June - Pg 43 17 October - Pg 55 31 January - Pg 21 13 June - Pg 44 24 October - Pg 56 07 February - Pg 22 20 June - Pg 44 31 October - Pg 56 14 February - Pg 23 27 June - Pg 45 07 November - Pg 57 21 February - Pg 25 04 July - Pg 45 14 November - Pg 57 28 February - Pg 26 11 July - Pg 46 21 November - Pg 57 07 March - Pg 27 18 July - Pg 46 14 March - Pg 27 25 July - Pg 47 Boat Ramp locations - Pg 8-9 21 March - Pg 32 01 August - Pg 48 Fishing Locations Map - Pg 10 28 March - Pg 33 08 August - Pg 49 Local Brag Board - Pg 30-31 4 April - Pg 34 15 August - Pg 50 Fish sizes and Bag Limits - Pg 58-59 11 April - Pg 35 22 August - Pg 51 Tidal Information: The times stated are in Standard Time (24 hour clock). The predictions are in Daylight Saving Time when it is observed. Users of standard port tide tables should be aware that the heights and stream velocities are predictions that are prepared for average meteorological and oceanographic conditions and seasonal variations and may vary. Tidal information is provided courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology.

Copyright for the Tidal Predications is owned by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Bureau of Meteorology Caution: Tidal predictions for this location are based on limited observations and therefore expected to be less accurate. Users should exercise caution when using these predictions.

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The Writers Troy Hardaker

Sam Gilchrist

Tim Schofield

Bream, Bass, Snapper - Coffs has it all!

My name is Troy Hardaker and I am lucky to call this place home. I grew up in this area and have spent many hours exploring all the Coffs coast has to offer by boat and on foot. Whether it's freshwater or salt water if you are willing to put the time in there is some awesome fishing to be found.

I have been lucky enough to work for some pretty awesome companies from Rivera Motor Yachts through to Telwater Australia where I have been lucky enough to be apart of the team that get to build some of the best boats in the industry. I have also worked for BCF Australia and am currently the store manager at Road Tech Marine Coffs Harbour.

“Hi there, my name is Sam Gilchrist and much like you I love to fish!

There’s no sport, pass time or hobby quite like it, you’re able to relax or challenge yourself as much or as little as you like all while enjoying some of the most magnificent locations on the planet.

We hope that the tips and locations presented within this publication help you come tight on that fish of a lifetime.

Please check us out at www.bythegills.com for some epic apparel, vids and tips YEWWWWWW!!!”

Tim Schofield has been in the fishing industry since 2001. He started with Shimano Australia Fishing, managing the Service and Spare Parts Department. Tim has written numerous articles for fishing magazines on servicing and repairing fishing reels.

Living on the beautiful Coffs Coast he enjoys working on fishing tackle and is still one of Australia’s best fishing reel technicians.

Tim is always willing to offer advice and share his local knowledge on fishing.

Tim is a keen estuary fisherman who has competed and won various Bream fishing competitions in the past. He loves getting his line wet outside fishing for species such as Snapper and Mackerel.

Dale Johnson

Rob Lang

Garry Hambly

G’Day, my name is Dale Johnson and I’ve spent the majority of my life living, and fishing, around the Coffs Coast.

I simply love fishing and have travelled all over our great country catching everything from Sea Run Trout to big Barra, but my real passion is light tackle lure fishing, mainly in some of the great estuaries and inland locations we have here on the Coffs Coast and within a few hours of it!

I’ve spent over 16 years working in the fishing tackle industry, as well as spending a number of years as a fishing guide, teaching people how to use lures and putting clients onto fish around this great region.

Coffs really has a fantastic amount of fishing opportunities, and hopefully this guide helps you find some great fishing at one of the many easy to find locations!

My name is Rob Lang and I own and operate Coffs Coast Sport Fishing. I started fishing at a very young age and it has been a passion ever since. I have lived and operated charter fishing businesses for 17 years on the north coast of NSW, for the last 11 years based in Coffs Harbour.

I am an avid freshwater fisherman as well and am lucky enough to live on one of the best stretches of Bass water on the coast.

Over the last 15 years I have made regular appearances on a number of TV shows including Fishing Trip, Hook Line and Sinker and Merv Hughes Fishing.

With some of the most diverse fishing in the country it truly is God’s country and always a pleasure to introduce people to what the Coffs Coast has to offer.

Garry Hambly is an Internationally Accredited Fly Casting Instructor based on the Coffs Coast. He is also the owner of South Pacific Fly Rod Company, Australia’s leading fly fishing brand. Garry processes a wealth of fly fishing knowledge and experience, he has fished many of the world’s most exotic locations from the South Pacific islands to the Florida keys of the USA but he says, “The Coffs Coast region has the best fishing options in the world and I wouldn’t live anywhere else” He’s been operating his fly fishing school for over 11 years and has introduced many to the wonderful world of fly fishing. If you’d like to start fly fishing, Garry’s the man to contact.

Details are listed on www.A1FlyFishing. com.au or phone him directly on 0412 271 365

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Boat Ramps Below is a list of boat and kayak launch points to access local estuary systems and offshore areas along the Coffs Coast.

Nambucca River boat ramp.

Kalang River boat ramp. Image: Dale Johnson

Remember that conditions can regularly change and seeking some local knowledge is always worthwhile if you are unsure.

For more information on local ramps and conditions, visit the RMS website, and remember to always stay safe on the water!

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CORINDI RIVER – Ford St, Red Rock.

Small concrete ramp, can be shallow at low tide.

ARRAWARRA – Second Avenue, Arrawarra.

4WD beach launch WOOLGOOLGA – Carrington St, Woolgoolga 4WD beach launch EMERALD BEACH – Fiddaman Rd, Emerald Beach 4WD Beach launch MOONEE CREEK – Moonee Beach Rd, Moonee Beach Kayak and small craft launch only, not accessible for trailer boats. Shallow at low tide.

COFFS HARBOUR - Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour Only non-beach launch for access to Coffs offshore. 3+ lanes, pontoon and fish cleaning tables. All weather/Tide, take care on very low tides as entrance can be shallow.

COFFS CREEK - Edgar St, Coffs Harbour Kayak and small craft launch only, not accessible for trailer boats. Shallow at low tide.

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BOAMBEE CREEK - Off Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina Recently refurbished ramp, however very shallow at low tide.

BOAMBEE CREEK – Sawtell Rd, Boambee East Concrete ramp suitable for small boats only as its very narrow. Any tide, however can be shallow on low.

SAWTELL – Follow Boronia St, Sawtell Headland 4WD beach launch.

BONVILLE/PINE CREEKS – Off Lyons rd, Sawtell Makeshift/Hard sand, all tides but shallow on low. Very flat grade.

BELLINGER RIVER - Mylestom Dr, Mylestom Two concrete ramps with a pontoon and small cleaning table. All tide however be cautious on a very low tide as can be slippery with sudden drops at end of ramps.

BELLINGER RIVER – Waterfall Way, Fernmount Farm track to river, 4WD or high clearance car only as track can be very rough. Good kayak launch or small boats.

14. KALANG RIVER – Atherton Dr, Urunga Two concrete ramps suitable for any tide, both with cleaning tables.

Head further along Atherton Drive to find the sailing club and a number of excellent kayak launching points.

15. KALANG RIVER – South Arm Road, Urunga Follow the road from where it meets the river and you’ll find a couple of good makeshift access points for kayaks and small boats.

16. THIRD HEADLAND – Schnapper Beach Road, Urunga 4WD beach launch.

17. SHELLY BEACH – Shelly Beach Rd, Nambucca Heads 4WD beach launch 18. NAMBUCCA RIVER - Wellington Drive, Nambucca Two ramps. First ramp at Gordon Park has better parking, but shallow at low tide.

19. NAMBUCCA RIVER - Riverside Dr, Nambucca Small concrete ramp near the RSL carpark.

20. NAMBUCCA RIVER - Riverside Dr at Stuarts Island Good two lane concrete ramp in small harbour, all tide. Main ramp to access lower Nambucca River and Warrell Creek.

21. NAMBUCCA RIVER – Ferry St, Macksville Good concrete ramp with pontoon. All tide, good access for upper Nambucca River and Taylors Arm.

Coffs Harbour boat ramp.

Bonville/Pine creek boat ramp at Sawtell is a popular spot, the ramp is very flat however so bigger boats may have a little trouble here, but it’s a great spot for the tinny or kayak!

Boambee creek has a refurbished ramp, however you need to plan your trip around the tides as it’s only accessible to boats on the upper half of the tide! (Picture is dead low)

This information has been compiled by Dale Johnson of Freshest Fishing Tours and is sourced thanks to the RMS website and helpful locals, however you should always take care and ensure you are prepared and properly equipped to use any of the above facilities.

Happy Fishing!

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Maps courtesy Coffs Harbour City Council, Coffs Coast Tourism. www.coffscoast.com.au Inset Map courtesy Bellingen Shire Council. www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au

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Image: Sam Gilchrist

What is it?

What fish should I target?

Best time to fish?

Lower reaches and mouth of Corindi Creek.

Bream, Whiting, Dart and Australian Salmon.

This is a great spot to fish all year round. The shady location is great during the summer months.

Where is it?

As you come into Red Rock, off the Pacific Highway, along Red Rock Road, continue until you intersect with Lawson Street.

The wall is located along the edge of the river in Red Rock Reserve.

What bait should I use?

Bread, Nippers and Prawns all work well. Black or green weed for Blackfish.

What dream fish might I catch?

Some very big Blackfish and Bream.

What lures are best?

Soft plastics are the way to go.

What’s there?

The reserve is a pleasant, sheltered place to spend a day. There is a children’s playground, benches, shaded picnic tables, plenty of grassy areas and trees to picnic under. There is also an amenities block and a boat ramp.

For the kids This is one of the best spots on the coast for kids. The shaded grassed area makes an ideal spot for kids to run around and the playground provides another opportunity to keep them occupied.

It is also great spot for kids to go fishing with plenty of fish to catch.

There are also shops close by.

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Corindi Beach What is it?

What bait should I use?

A beautiful pristine beach with some rocky areas near the shore.

Beach worms, fresh cut baits (i.e. Pilchard, Yellowtail or Slimey Mackerel), pink Nippers.

Where is it?

Corindi is almost half way between Coffs Harbour and Grafton. Turn off Pacific Highway at Range Road East.

What’s there?

The beach itself has no amenities however Corindi Beach village has a caravan park, a tavern, general store, service station, and a cultural centre.

What lures are best?

Soft plastics are the way to go, although it's worth giving surface lures a go for a bit of fun.

Best time to fish?

This is a great spot to fish all year round, however the best time is in the summer months.

What dream fish might I catch?

What fish should I target?

This area produces a range of fish such as Australian Salmon, Bream, Whiting and Flathead.

You may be lucky enough to land a large Whiting, or the ever sought after 1kg plus Bream. The dream fish would be a nice Mulloway.

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1 Rudder St, Red Rock Phone: 6649 2729

Corindi Beach • Takeaway • Bread & Milk • Newspapers • Cigarettes • Groceries • Cleaning & Washing Products

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Arrawarra Beach What is it?

What bait should I use?

A large beach that is usually quite calm with a very protected bay at the Southern end (in front of the carpark).

Beach worms, fresh cut baits (i.e. Pilchard, Yellowtail or Slimey Mackerel), pink Nippers.

Where is it?

Five minutes North of Woolgoolga, 20 minutes North of Coffs Harbour.

What lures are best?

Small soft plastics such as Squidgy Wrigglers and or surface lures such as a Skinny Pop.

What’s there?

There’s a beach launching facility for the boaties, public amenities including showers and a reasonably large grassed area for picnics.

What fish should I target?

Bream, Whiting and Dart, these fish school up in the bay often waiting on the fishing boats for an easy feed.

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For the kids Excellent for kids, long flat beach, grassy area, tiny waves and perfect for fishing and swimming.

Best time to fish?

All year round, though the summer months will produce fish more consistently.

What dream fish might I catch?

The elbow slapping Whiting, the 1kg plus Bream and maybe even a Mulloway.

Stay Safe Don’t forget to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ when out in the sun.

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Woolgoolga Beach South What is it?

What’s there?

What bait should I use?

Woolgoolga Beach South is a beach and headland. There is great land based fishing off the beach. The headland is not as easy to access.

There is a kids park close by and also the caravan park.

Best bait to use is Beach Worms.

Where is it?

The beach is located near the Woolgoolga main street, in front of the surf club.

Off the beach target Bream, Whiting and Tailor and from the headland target Snapper and Groper.

Stay Safe Spot a rip current: Rip currents will occur in deeper water, so it’s usually a darker colour compared to the white breaking waves over a sandbank.

Because the water is deeper, there will be fewer breaking waves which can give the appearance of a safer spot to swim.

What lures are best?

What fish should I target?

Lures don’t seem to work as well as bait in this area.

Best time to fish?

The best time to fish here is in the warmer months of Spring, Summer and Autumn.

This is a great time of the year for the kids also.

What dream fish might I catch?

There has been some big Whiting and good size Bream caught here.

For the kids

Great for kids, safe beach, shallow and no steep drop offs.

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as good as it gets Woolgoolga – affectionately known as ‘Woopi’ – is a pleasant seaside town 25 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour.

The town has the largest regional Sikh/Punjabi population in Australia. The imposing Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) is not only the town’s number one landmark, but also the place of worship for the local Punjabi Sikh community, who make up half of Woolgoolga’s population. The temple is open to visitors on weekends.

Bollywood markets and Woolgoolga beach markets, along with the annual CurryFest are other reasons to visit.

Woolgoolga Headland is known as Whale Watch Headland. With some of the best coastal views in NSW, it’s the perfect place to see migrating Humpback Whales pass the coast between May and November. It is truly a

magical spot to stop and rest.

About four kilometres inland are Sherwood Nature Reserve and Woolgoolga Picnic Area.

Enjoy the two kilometre riverside walk along Woolgoolga Creek through subtropical rainforest to the spectacular waterfall.

Woolgoolga is also home to the fascinating shipwreck, “The Buster”.

The Buster was driven ashore and became a total wreck at the mouth of Woolgoolga Lake on March 8, 1893. The wreck is sometimes uncovered during high tides and storms.

Whether your just passing through the area or holidaying on the Coffs Coast, Woolgoolga is one spot you won’t want to miss.

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Look At Me Now Headland - Emerald Beach What is it?

What bait should I use?

What lures are best?

A large exposed headland.

Beach worms, fresh cut baits (i.e. Pilchard, Yellowtail or Slimey Mackerel), live baits such as Mullet, Yakkas, Slimey Mackerel and Garfish.

Hard bodied divers such as Croaker or Leavey Jew lures, high speed metals such as 65gm Spanyids and stickbaits such as the Shimano Orca.

What fish should I target?

All year round, though January to May will produce your pelagic species.

Where is it?

Emerald Beach is 15 minutes north of Coffs Harbour.

What’s there?

There are no facilities apart from a car park.

Bream, Whiting and Dart in the wave zone, Mulloway in the washes, Spanish Mackerel and Northern Bluefin Tuna as well as monster Yellowtail Kingfish and Snapper.

Stay Safe

Joel Jardine

Best time to fish?

What dream fish might I catch?

Kingfish to 24kg (getting them out is very difficult).

Large Mulloway and Spanish mackerel.

The rocks on the headland are very slippery so make sure you have suitable footwear when fishing here.

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Moonee Creek What is it?

What fish should I target?

The mouth of the river and sand flats where Moonee Creek meets Moonee Beach.

Best fish to target are Whiting, Bream and Mangrove Jacks.

Where is it?

What bait should I use?

Moonee Beach is a short drive north of Coffs Harbour. Moonee Beach Reserve is located at the end of Moonee Beach Road and is a popular fishing spot.

Pump the nippers on the flats at low tide and fish the upcoming tide.

For the kids Perfect for children. Water rarely gets over 4ft and can be waded in most parts. Parts of the creek are shaded by trees so great for little ones.

Also perfect for your four legged best friend.

What lures are best?

What’s there?

Small wriggler style soft plastics and small jig heads or 40mm surface lures work well.

Moonee Creek Reserve has a boat ramp, toilets/showers.

There is a caravan park, paddle board hire, picnic tables and park.

Best time to fish?

Great fishing in the warmer months from September through to March.

Top Tips

Throw un-weighted live nippers into channels for BIG whiting.

What dream fish might I catch?

Thumper Whiting and big Mangrove Jacks.

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Campbell's Beach - Sapphire Beach What is it?

What fish should I target?

Beach. Great fishing at high tide, as there are some rocky platforms at the northern end of the beach.

Best fish to target are Jewfish at night. Tailor, Bream, Drummer and Snapper

What bait should I use?

Where is it?

The rock platform is located at the northern end of Campbell's Beach. Access is from Eleourea Dr, Sapphire Beach.

Use Pilchards, whole Prawns and bread for burley.

Top Tips Best to fish early morning and late afternoon.

What lures are best?

Large 15cm, soft plastics and large jig heads.

Best time to fish?

Good fishing all year round.

What’s there?

What dream fish might I catch?

There are no facilities at all.

Massive big Jewfish and record Drummer.

Stay Safe

For the kids

Be sun safe and make sure you have a good hat and plenty of sunscreen. Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the tops of your hands as well.

Not really good for kids, no shade and no facilities. Better for those out to catch a serious fish.

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COFFS HARBOUR Coffs Coast's vibrant heart The friendly beachside city of Coffs Harbour is where summer holiday memories are made.

Surrounded by National Parks and facing the Solitary Islands Marine Park, the natural environment and uncrowded beaches are complemented bya exciting activities and attractions, excellent shopping, great accommodation and cafés and restaurants.

Coffs Harbour sits in a unique position where the Great Dividing Range escarpment meets the Australian East Coast.

The subtropical city lies between the forested hills and sparkling blue waters.

Coffs as it’s known to the locals is a modern city with a small-town atmosphere – and the hub from which to explore Coffs Coast’s enormous selection of things to see and do. From scuba diving to sky diving, surf rafting to whale watching there are enough activities to keep you entertained for well over a

week, and for those looking for a quiet getaway it’s the wonderful ways you can connect with nature that entices visitors back for more.

To get a feel for the ‘lay of the land’, take the short drive up to Sealy Lookout in Bruxner Park, northwest of the city, where you’ll enjoy superb views of the city and beaches below from the new Forest Sky Pier.

Coffs Harbour’s city centre and CBD are situated close to the highway. The City Centre’s unique shops and boutiques, al fresco cafés and the Thursday Growers’ Market are popular with office workers, regular shoppers and visitors alike.

The popular Jetty and Harbourside district is a few kilometres to the east along Harbour Drive, just past The Promenade with its shops and restaurants overlooking Coffs Creek.

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Coffs Harbour Jetty What is it?

What bait should I use?

The Jetty Coffs Harbour.

Built in 1892 Coffs Jetty is the largest remaining timber jetty in NSW. It is a great place to sit and fish, watch the fishing boats, canoe paddlers and cruising yachts come and go, photograph the sunrise or watch the swimmers and seabirds.

Best baits include Beach Worms, Pilchards and Prawns.

Where is it?

Top Tips Burley up under the wharf to attract the fish.

For the kids Great for kids above 10 years. There is a long drop from the wharf to the water, so a certain level of responsibility is required.

The Jetty is located off Jordan Esplanade.

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What lures are best?

Soft plastic lures and Vibe/ Blades.

Best time to fish?

All year round.

What dream fish might I catch?

Very big Tailor and the occasional Kingfish prowl around the wharf.

What’s there?

There are toilets, a picnic area, parks, BBQ, shelters, shade, and an ice cream van in warmer months!

Note: Remember to comply with bag and size limits and only keep what you can use. See pages 58 and 59 for details.

What fish should I target?

Flathead, Tailor, Bream and Whiting.

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South Wall Quarry What is it?

What fish should I target?

Headland with fishing platforms situated on both the northeastern side of the headland and also the southeastern side offering anglers protection in some instances.

Everything from Spanish and Spotted Mackerel to Bonito and Tailor in the summer months with Kingfish and Snapper in the winter season.

Where is it?

South Wall Quarry is a headland directly opposite Mutton Bird Island just past the old Coffs Harbour Deep Sea Fishing Club.

What’s there?

There is no facilities situated at the South Wall Quarry apart from a spacious car park along with a life buoy located on the north eastern fishing platform to ensure safety is kept paramount.

Not a spot for kids

What bait should I use?

Whole Squid or Pilchards rigged with two Snelled hooks with a small running ball sinker that will allow the bait to sink slowly. Live bait is always going to be best.

With Bonito and Tailor being able to be caught it is always a good idea to have a few wire rigs made up ready for some Mackerel in the summer months.

What lures are best?

Metal slugs and soft plastics are the lures of choice at the South Wall Quarry.

These slugs prove deadly on

Bonito and Tailor in the summer months and do catch a fair few Tuna in the winter months if you are willing to put in the hours.

Soft plastics such as the 7-inch jerk shad (pearl white is my favorite) tend to prove deadly on Kingfish and Snapper in the winter months.

Best time to fish?

The south wall quarry fishes well all year round. In mid winter (May, June) work for Kingfish and Snapper and the summer/ autumn months (February, March) tend to be the most productive for Tailor, Mackerel and Bonito

What dream fish might I catch?

Big Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish.

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Coffs Creek, Park Beach What is it?

What lures are best?

For the kids

It is the Coffs Creek mouth which is surrounded by beach and parkland.

Fantastic for kids and families as they can fish, cycle and swim in beach and park land surroundings.

Where is it?

Located adjacent to Orlando Street it is centrally located with easy access and plenty of parking available.

What’s there?

Soft plastics and small hard bodied lures.

What fish should I target?

Here you can catch Bream, Flathead and Whiting.

What bait should I use?

Best baits include Prawns, Pilchards and Sandworms.

Best time to fish?

Great spot all year round.

Stay Safe

This is an excellent family spot with a dog friendly beach, plenty of parkland, cycle paths, BBQs, picnic areas and toilet facilities.

What dream fish might I catch?

Keep an eye on children at all times.

Big Flathead, Whiting and occasionally a Mangrove Jack.

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Hook, line and hobby for Coffs Coast local EMMA PRITCHARD Paddling out into the Pacific Ocean in his stealth profisha 475 kayak, the shoreline behind him and a world of marine wildlife beneath him, there’s no other place where Luke Giovanetti feels at home.

Born and raised on the Coffs Coast, there isn’t a fishing spot between South West Rocks and Yamba that he doesn’t know, or hasn’t cast off from.

Throughout autumn and Coffs Coast local Luke Giovanetti loves fishing, the chillier times of the year, outdoors. Image: contributed he knows all of the best areas to catch snapper, kingfish and And while there are plenty of fish jewfish. that can be caught by casting off During summer, when the from a tinny or larger vessel, Luke Spanish mackerel and northern said there are several advantages blue fin tuna are biting, he knows of fishing from a kayak. exactly where to cast his line.

“You definitely have more stealth A passionate outdoorsman, in a kayak,” he said. being surrounded by nature and “There are no distractions and it seeing the ocean from a perspecgives you a one-on-one feeling with tive not many people get to witthe ocean. ness, is the experience of a lifetime “With a kayak, you don’t have for Luke. an outboard engine so there’s no And it doesn’t matter if he sound or vibrations for the fish to doesn’t catch any fish. pick up.

“It’s definitely my passion and “It’s definitely a great way to go hobby, my escape from the reality fishing.” of life,” he said.

Luke releases up to 90 percent “I’ve been in the ocean all my of the fish he catches to help the life, and it’s just such a great place Coffs Coast fishing ground remain a to be.” sustainable environment.

Luke said several patchy reefs When casting for smaller fish such along the Coffs Coast from 10m as snapper, Luke uses and recomout to 40m help to make the local mends a 4000 size reel paired with fishing very good for kayakers, with a 6-8kg rod, spooled with a 30lb the best spots only a short paddle braid. away.

For larger catches, including The 32-year-old also credits the Spanish mackerel and kingfish, he region and his hometown of Sawtell uses a 6500 size reel paired with a as having some incredible fishing 10-15kg rod, spooled with a 50lb grounds, fishing seasons and safe braid. Liam Agresta and pristine beaches and waterBefore paddling out into the ways for kayakers. ocean, Luke said it’s important to

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ensure you familiarise yourself with the local weather and oceanic conditions.

He also recommends packing a bottle of water and a snack to eat, a GPS device and a marine radio to enable you to contact relevant authorities if you find yourself in difficulties.

To encourage more people and inspire others to become involved with kayaking and fishing, and to offer professional advice and additional support to beginners, Luke started the NSW Offshore Kayak and Fishing Group on Facebook.

Members interact freely and share photos of their daily catches, and the site also offers up to date weather details for the Coffs Coast.

It’s free to join and Luke said new members are always welcome.

“We’ve got roughly 3000 members, and it’s a great way for everyone to keep in contact, share information and ask questions,” he said.

“People are free to ask anything they like and all the information is shared freely.

“It’s a very enjoyable experience.”

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South Solitary What is it?

What fish should I target?

South Solitary Island is one of Coffs Harbours most picturesque and spectacular destinations both above water and below. Highly regarded for its scuba diving potential yet also one of the best places on the Coffs coast to tangle with some of the best apex predators available to a rod and reel.

There is a wide variety of choice from pelagic such as Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish to the bottom dwelling Teraglin and Snapper.

Where is it?

South Solitary Island is situated 18 km off Coffs Harbour to the north east.

1/8th – ¼ size jig head. Floating stick baits. Lures such as the Maria loaded 140mm, any of the BFP Swim baits. Consider trolling as well. Halco deep divers are always a great place to start.

Best time to fish?

What bait should I use?

Live baits like Slimy Mackerel in the summer and both Slimy Mackerel and Yellow Tail Scads in the winter. Try free swimming the live baits out behind the boat or slow trolling them.

Nothing beats a whole squid or strip bait like Slimy Mackerel or Bonito on a snelled rig with a light ball sinker for Snapper.

What’s there?

What lures are best?

There are no facilities unless you bring them yourself. With access not possible onto the island there is no chance of a toilet or shade.

A soft plastic on light jig head is good for Kingfish and bottom dwelling species. 7 inch Berkley gulp Jerk shads along with squidgy flick baits on a

South Solitary Island fishes well a large portion of the year. May, June, July tend to work the best for Kingfish and Snapper and February, March tend to be the most productive for the Mackerel. You just have to choose what you are after and get out there and wet a line.

What dream fish might I catch?

Anything from metre plus Kingfish to Spanish Mackerel in excess of 15 kgs. Some large Snapper have been caught at South Solitary with many being caught on the south eastern side at the base of the island.

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Boambee Creek What is it?

What fish should I target?

Best time to fish?

Boambee Creek is one of the many small creeks that the Coffs coast has to offer with a diverse range of fishing options.

Whiting, Flathead and Bream along with Blackfish. There is also Jewfish on the surrounding beaches.

The best time to fish Boambee Creek is the summer months.

There are not many better ways to spend a day than wading around casting soft plastics for Flathead or floating back yabbies’ for Bream. Summer brings the Whiting on the bite and with Whiting being able to be caught in plague proportions in the summer months the kids will for sure be kept busy, as will the parents removing hooks and rebaiting.

Where is it?

What bait should I use?

Boambee Creek is situated to the south of Coffs Harbour.

Boambee Reserve is located at the mouth of Boambee Creek along First Avenue. The upper reaches of the creek can be accessed along Hogbin drive and turning into High-Tec drive in Toormina.

Yabbies are the bait of choice when targeting Bream, Whiting and Flathead. Nippers can be caught with just the humble old Yabbie pump Sandworms are also a great option.

What’s there?

What lures are best?

What dream fish might I catch?

Soft plastics provide anglers with the chance to chase a variety of species. Soft plastics such as the 4 inch Gulp Nemesis in pumpkinseed or pearl watermelon along with the Gulp Swimming Mullet in pumpkin seed also in the 4 inch are great places to start.

Boambee Creek offers the chance to crack the magic meter when it comes to Flathead or the 40cm Whiting along with some trophy Bream. If you are willing to put in the hours and do the miles you definitely will be rewarded with the fish of a lifetime.

Two boat ramps in separate areas allow almost the entire river system to be fished. Boambee Bay Reserve at the mouth of the creek is perfect for the family with large sand flats, undercover shelters and BBQs along with the facilities to launch a small tinny.

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Sawtell What is it?

What’s there?

Best time to fish?

It is the mouth of Boambee Creek, Sawtell Beach and rock masses. There is very easy access to all areas.

There are no facilities here, but it is an easy walk to the shops.

Situated right behind the caravan park.

Dusk and dawn especially if it coincides with a high tide.

Great all year round.

What fish should I target?

Large Flathead up to to 3kg and big Bream.

GTs have been caught here in the summer months.

What dream fish might I catch?

Where is it?

Just ten minutes south from Coffs Harbour using the Link Road. Walk along the boardwalk and fish this side of the creek.

Along this stretch there are patches of rock and sandy areas for fishing.

Sawtell is renowned for its boutique shopping and quiet seaside lifestyle.

With the mix of both the creek and the beach you can target anything from Whiting, Bream and Flathead. Large Flathead have been known to be caught here.

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What bait should I use?

Worms are best and fresh prawns if you get them on the day.

For the kids

What lures are best?

Sawtell beach is patrolled most days during the summer months.

Some areas can be quite shallow so small soft plastics work best.

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Mylestom Baths What is it?

What bait should I use?

What fish should I target?

Bellinger River which is both boat and land based fishing.

Best baits to use include live nippers, prawns and pilchards.

Best fish to target include Jewfish, Bream, Flathead and Tailor.

Where is it?

Mylestom is a small village nestled between the Bellinger River and the ocean. The Mylestom Baths are located at River Street, Mylestom.

What lures are best?

Best time to fish?

Soft Plastics - 80mm - 120mm long seem to work best here.

This is a great all year round spot.

What dream fish might I catch?

What’s there?

Big Jewfish have been landed here, plus some very nice size Flathead and Bream.

Apart from the tidal swimming pool there is a coffee shop, play ground and toilets. Boat launching facilities are also available.

For the kids This is a great fishing spot for kids 8 years and older. As it’s a wharf style bath, small children can fall in the water.

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BELLINGEN

capturing people's hearts The riverside town of Bellingen is nestled in the heart of the Bellinger Valley,

Home to a large number of people who moved here to enjoy a laid-back and creative, artistic or alternative lifestyle, Bellingen is buzzing with markets, cafes, galleries, festivals and events.

It is the wonderful combination of Bellingen’s turn-of-the-century ‘main street’ village atmosphere, rich architectural heritage, rural charm, bohemian atmosphere and thriving cosmopolitan culture that capture people’s hearts.

From artist studios and galleries to historical buildings and festivals, Bellingen has an arts and culture scene worth exploring.

The historic Hammond and Wheatley Emporium is a nineteenth century department store housing

jewellery and homewares from all over the world as well as top-class clothing ranges. Make sure you also take a look at the old Butter Factory on Waterfall Way on the approach to Bellingen which offers wood turning, a leather maker, artists studio and other boutique outlets.

The famous monthly Bellingen Markets are also a date to put in your diary.

Known as one of Australia’s largest and diverse markets they are staged on the 3rd Saturday of every month and are home to a fantastic range of handmade arts and crafts, local food and fresh produce, massage and alternative therapies with live entertainment for the family.

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What is it?

An estuary system with great land based and boat based fishing options. Both the Bellinger/Kalang systems are recreational fishing havens closed to commercial fishing – and they are full of fish!

Where is it?

Approximately 25 minutes drive south of Coffs harbor, the best access point is to follow the river to the small town of Mylestom.

What’s there?

If you head all the way to Mylestom, you’ll find the tidal swimming pool which offers fantastic land based fishing options, as well as the Mylestom shop and playgrounds, perfect to keep the kids occupied.

There are 2 boat ramps at Mylestom to access the river by boat, and the pontoon is also a great land based spot – just remember to make way for boats that need to use the facility!

There are several artificial reefs in the Bellinger river which offer great fish habitat, one of which is right near the boat ramps – look for the yellow markers).

What fish should I target?

The river is full of Bream, Whiting and Flathead. You’ll also find some good Luderick and if persistent there are some great Mulloway.

For the kids The tidal pool at Mylestom is a safe place to fish and swim, with a playground on the hill above. Just watch small children near the edges of the pool if fishing.

What lures are best?

Paddle tail and curl tail plastics up to 120mm are great for the flats and deeper holes, also try some smaller 2” grubs and hard body minnows around snags and edges too

Best time to fish?

It’s a great spot with excellent fishing all year round.

What dream fish might I catch?

What bait should I use?

Prawns and whitebait are great but the best is live nippers pumped fresh from the sand flats.

The system holds some monster Jewfish, and stories of Flathead close to the meter mark are becoming common.

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Bellinger River - Bass What is it?

What’s there?

What bait should I use?

Bellinger River is a fresh water river in the upper reaches known for its Bass fishing and superior swimming holes. The Bellinger River offers anglers the chance to chase the native Australian Bass in their native habitat.

The Bellinger River does not offer any facilities such as picnic areas, boat ramps or toilets due to its remoteness. Start your journey at Gordonsville Crossing which provides the angler a safe place to put the kayaks or canoes in and begin the 8km paddle down to the Bellingen bridge located in the middle of the township of Bellingen. This is a safe place to pull out the kayaks.

Bait is not a highly recommended way of chasing the Australian Bass and lures will out fish bait 90% percent of the time.

Baits that can be used are earthworms suspended under a float but lures that imitate creatures such as Cicadas are always a better option providing a lifelike imitation whilst ensuring the fish is not gut hooked.

What fish should I target?

What lures are best?

Where is it?

Located roughly 10 minutes drive from Bellingen, Gordonsville Crossing is a perfect place to start the journey down the Bellinger river in search of the Australian Bass.

Gordonsville Crossing allows anglers to cover roughly 7km of pristine Bass habitat.

Gordonville Rd, Boggey Creek is where the crossing is located.

The Bellinger River provides anglers the perfect opportunity to target Australian Bass.

The Bellinger river is also home to the Eastern Cod which is a highly protected species on the mid north coast.

There are many options when it comes to lure fishing for Bass on the Bellinger River. My personal favorite is fishing surface lures such as Timeco Soft Shell Cicadas or Mega Bass Sigletts under structure. These cicada →

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Bellinger River - Bass imitations are best fished by casting under structure such as undercut banks or hard against trees and reed banks, which are in abundance along the stretch from Gordonsville Crossing to the bridge. Once the lure hits the water it is best to let the lure sit in the water to imitate a Cicada that has just fallen from a tree normally this is when the Bass will come up and hit it clean off the surface nearly ripping the rod out of your hand. Sometimes they may take a little bit more convincing which is where you may need to twitch the rod tip a few times or shake the rod in order to get the Cicada to twitch and create a commotion. Once the lure has been in the strike zone hard against

the structure and you have twitched it a few times its time to slow roll the lures back out towards the boat with multiple pauses on the journey back.

Surface fishing is one of the most exhilarating forms of fishing providing anglers with explosive surface strikes.

Deep divers are also another option providing anglers with the chance to target fish held deep in structure or in deeper water where surface lures are not getting the bite. Casting deep divers into structure or into deeper holes and slow rolling them back provides great aggressive reaction bites and can prove very successful when the fish are held deeper in the water column

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Best time to fish?

The best time is the warmer months as the warm water brings active bass to the surface. The summer months also bring out the cicadas which is the primary food source for Bass.

Bass can be legally targeted all year round but it is advised that anglers avoid keeping spawning bass. A zero bag limit is implemented between May to August during spawning season. Bass are a prized sports fish and have poor eating quality so catch and release ensures the fishery is unharmed and is available for many generations to come.

What dream fish might I catch?

The magic 50cm Bass is what every Bass angler dreams of and this is a real possibility in this river.

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For the kids The banks along Atherton drive are safe for all ages and the board walk at the lagoon is great to take a walk and see lots of fish and wildlife!

Kalang River What is it?

An estuary system that shares the Bellinger River mouth. Both the Bellinger/Kalang systems are recreational fishing havens closed to commercial fishing – and they are full of fish!

Where is it?

Best access is from the Atherton Drive area at Urunga, about 30 minutes drive south of Coffs Harbour. Look for South Arm Road for access further up the river.

What’s there?

Urunga is a coastal town on the banks of the Kalang River.

There are 2 good boat ramps and plenty of spots to pull up along the riverbank for a fish.

The boardwalk at Urunga Lagoon provides access to the

river mouth/beach and there is some great fishing around the lagoon and along the rock walls.

For those with a boat or kayak, the river around Newry Island is speed restricted so is a great place to find some calm stretches of river to flick a lure or drift for a flathead.

If you want to venture a little further up the river, take South Arm Road for to find some quiet places out of the way to fish the banks, or there is a makeshift ramp suitable for kayaks or small boats.

What bait should I use?

Prawns, whitebait, pilchards and live nippers will all work well.

What lures are best?

Smaller 2-3” soft plastics and hard bodies work well around the many oyster leases in the Kalang, as well as larger 80-120mm curl and paddle tail plastics in the deeper areas.

Best time to fish?

You will find good fish all year round in the Kalang.

What dream fish might I catch?

What fish should I target?

Whiting and Flathead on the sand flats near the mouth are great and there are plenty of Bream.

There are some big Whiting that cruise the flats near the mouth on a high tide, get some live nippers or even try a small clear popper to get amongst these kidney slappers!

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Nambucca River/Warrell Creek ramp and some riverside parks that offer some great platforms to fish from.

What is it?

A large estuary and creek system with lots of options to fish from both the boat or bank.

What fish should I target?

Where is it?

35 minutes drive South of Coffs Harbour you’ll find great access to the River from Nambucca, and another 10 minutes further to access at Macksville.

What’s there?

The Nambucca River is a huge system full or sand flats, rock walls, oyster leases and endless natural fish habitat.

The ‘Vee Wall’ right near the mouth of the river is great for some easy access land based fishing. Further up the river at Macksville there is a good boat

Blackfish and Bream along the rock walls as well as tailor near the Rivers large mouth.

Flathead and Whiting around the flats at the mouth of Warrell Creek.

What bait should I use?

Live Nippers are the go to here, but sand worm, prawns or cut pilchard are all great as well.

For the kids

What lures are best?

Try some soft vibes to cover large areas of water around sand flats and drop offs, smaller grubs, paddle tail or shrimp imitations along any of the many rock walls should also fool plenty of Bream.

Best time to fish?

Good options all year round here, excellent for Winter Bream.

What dream fish might I catch?

Big Bream can be found along the rock walls all year but especially during the cooler months, and there are some big Jewfish here too.

Look for the bay on Riverside Drive, a great calm spot to swim with the kids or fish the open river near by, with a playground as well.

Top Tips To find out more about Nambucca and surrounds visit www.nambuccatourism.com.au

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Recreational Fishing Fees The fees are: $7 for three days $14 for one month $35 for one year $85 for three years You can purchase your recreational licence: online dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/ recreational-fishing-fee by calling 1300 369 365 (Visa and Mastercard only) from hundreds of standard and gold fishing fee agents from most Kmart stores in NSW. Some exemptions do exist - visit dpi.nsw.gov.au/ fishing/recreational/recreational-fishing-fee for more details.

When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee.

This applies when: - spear fishing - hand lining - hand gathering - trapping - bait collecting - prawn netting - in possession of fishing gear in, on or adjacent to waters.

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Recreational Fishing Trusts All money raised by the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee is placed into the Recreational Fishing Trusts and spent on improving recreational fishing in NSW. These trusts are regulated by law and overseen by two committees made up of recreational fishers - one for saltwater and one for freshwater.

Plastic receipts If you pay for a one year or three year recreational fishing licence period, you will receive a plastic receipt in the post. Evidence of payment is your receipt number. If you pay for a three day or one month period, no receipt will be posted.

Your fishing receipt must be carried whilst fishing.

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Joe’s Reef What is it?

What bait should I use?

What lures are best?

A large reef SE of Coffs Harbour.

Fresh cut baits (i.e. Pilchard, Yellowtail or Slimey Mackerel), Squid, Cuttlefish, live baits such as Bonito, Pike, Slimey Mackerel and Yakkas.

Soft plastics such as Berkley Gulps and Shimano Lucanus jigs.

Best time to fish?

Just a whole lot of water.

For the kids

All year round, though target your pelagic species from January to May .

What fish should I target?

It’s not too far from the Harbour and is a very safe place to fish so it would be safe for children. Please don’t forget your safety equipment.

Mega snapper, mulloway and yellowtail kings haunt this reef.

Where is it?

Less than 10 miles SE of Coffs Harbour.

What’s there?

Snapper, Mulloway, Yellowtail Kingfish, Spotted/Spanish Mackerel, Pearl Perch, Venus Tusk Fish.

What dream fish might I catch?

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70m Kings What is it?

What bait should I use?

A deep reef as the name suggests. Seventy metres of water.

Fresh cut baits (i.e. pilchard, yellowtail or slimey mackerel), squid, cuttlefish, live baits such as bonito, pike, slimey mackerel and yakkas.

Where is it?

About 15 miles due east of Coffs Harbour.

What lures are best?

What’s there?

Shimano Lucanus jigs, knife jigs, slow jigs.

Very deep reef.

What fish should I target?

Yellowtail kingfish, snapper, mulloway, spotted/Spanish mackerel, pearl perch, venus tusk fish.

For the kids This is not a great spot for kids as it is a reasonable run from the Harbour.

What dream fish might I catch?

Mega yellowtail kingfish.... Make sure your body and equipment are up to the challenge!

Stay Safe

Best time to fish?

All year round, though the winter months will produce nice catches more consistently.

Two litres of fresh drinking water per person must be carried on all vessels operating on any open (ocean) waters.

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Fifty Cent What is it?

What fish should I target?

Best time to fish?

A small to medium sized reef just outside of Coffs Harbour, ‘Fifty cents worth of fuel to get there’.

Snapper, Mulloway, Spotted/ Spanish Mackerel, Pearl Perch, Venus Tusk Fish.

All year round, though target your pelagic species from January to May .

What dream fish might I catch?

What bait should I use?

Fresh cut baits (i.e. Pilchard, Yellowtail or Slimey Mackerel), Squid, Cuttlefish, live baits such as Bonito, Pike, Slimey Mackerel and Yakkas.

Where is it?

Due east of Coffs Harbour.

What’s there?

There is not a lot there apart from water, a good boat and some great people to fish with.

Mega Snapper haunt this reef and big Spaniards stalk the pinnacle when the water is warm enough.

What lures are best?

Soft plastics such as Berkley Gulps and Shimano Lucanus jigs.

For the kids

Being not too far from the Harbour, this is a great spot to take kids, especially if they are boat savvy.

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Bullocky What is it?

What bait should I use?

Off shore reef. 2km due east of the Harbour is a large reef that will show clearly on your sounder, the reefs height is about 10 metres from the ocean floor.

Try Pilchards or live yellow tail.

Where is it?

Scumlinocay Jigs, large 15inch snapper plastics and large trolling lures for Mackerel

Best time to fish?

Approx 2km east of Coffs Harbour, use main ramp.

Winter - Spring, Snapper and Pearl Perch, Summer - Autumn, Kingfish and Mackerel

What’s there?

Water, water, reef, fish, water.

What fish should I target?

Snapper, Kingfish, Pearl Perch and Spanish Mackerel.

Stay Safe

What lures are best?

What dream fish might I catch?

In a boating emergency radio for help on Channel 16 on VHF (distress and calling channel) Channel 88 (27.880 MHz) on a 27 MHz radio Or call 000 Courtesy: www.marinerescuensw.com.au

Large Spanish Mackerel up to 30kg. Great spot for trophy snapper up to 10kg.

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Wave Recorder What is it?

What fish should I target?

The wave recorder is a black and yellow buoy with a black flag.

It is put there by the NSW Government Department of Public Works and Manly Hydraulic Lab for purpose of measuring wave heights and direction.

Dolphin Fish and King Fish around the buoy with the occasional Black or Striped Marlin. Snapper, Trag and Pearl Perch on the rocky bottom.

Stay Safe Always travel at a speed safe for the conditions and keep a proper lookout. If you’re traveling at night or if there’s a lot of other boats, slow down.

What bait should I use?

Live bait, Pilchards or strip baits on the surface, paternoster rigs for the bottom.

What lures are best?

Where is it?

7.25 nautical miles south east of Coffs Harbour entrance. Wave Recorder. GPS 30. 21. 153. 16

Trolled skirted lures or hard bodies. Soft plastics also work well.

Best time to fish?

All year round for the bottom fish and warmer months for the Dolphin fish.

What dream fish might I catch?

Large Dolphin fish, little Black Marlin and Striped Marlin.

For the kids

What’s there?

Lots of small Dolphin Fish and Kingfish to keep the kids interested.

Black and yellow buoy with rocky pinnacles and hard ground in the general vicinity.

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Coffs & Sawtell Canyons What is it?

What bait should I use?

Top Tips

A series of ancient underwater canyons on the edge of the Continental Shelf.

Live baits or trolled skip baits work best.

Where is it?

Trolled skirted lures and hard bodied lures.

It's a long way off shore so pick your days and make sure all safety gear is in check and you have ample fuel for the day.

What lures are best?

Coffs Canyons is approximately 15 miles due east. GPS .30. 18.

200, 156.226.

Sawtell Canyons approximately 24 miles south east. GPS .30. 34.

600, 153. 22. 800

Best time to fish?

For the kids

Warmer months are generally more productive but pelagics all year round.

Not suitable for young children.

What dream fish might I catch?

Large Blue Marlin or big Yellow Fin Tuna.

What’s there?

The edge of the Continental Shelf where depth drops steeply from 200m to 500m plus.

Stay Safe Stay alert to weather conditions - monitor the Bureau of Meterology for any severe weather warnings. Stay ashore if warnings are current or the weather appears doubtful.

What fish should I target?

Pelagic species such as Blue, Black and Stripped Marlin.

Dolphin Fish, Wahoo and big Yellow Fin Tuna.

Jai Miller

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The Patch What is it?

What fish should I target?

A series of three sections or patches of reef. Not recommended in rough weather

Pearl Perch, Snapper, Kingfish, Samson fish, Trag and Venus Tusk Fish, Spanish and Spotted Mackerel during the summer months.

Where is it?

The Patch is approximately 8 nautical miles south east of the harbour entrance.

GPS 30. 25.509 - 153.12. 230

What’s there?

Three patches of reef running north south for approximately 2 miles. The reef comes in from a sand and gravel bottom of 50m to a hard rocky kelp covered reef 35m deep.

Top Tips Don’t be afraid to move around as it is a large section of reef and fish will hold at different points at different times.

What lures are best?

What bait should I use?

Fresh baits including squid pilchards or strip baits fished on a paternoster rig just off the bottom. Live baits are effective as well.

Knife jigs and soft plastics.

Trolled hard body lures in the summer months.

Best time to fish?

Great spot all year round

What dream fish might I catch?

Large Snapper, Samson Fish and Spanish Mackerel.

For the kids Good for kids as not too deep and not too far from the harbour.

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Wide Bait Ground What is it?

What bait should I use?

Area of kelpy reef and rocky hard ground. This is the most widely known and consistent area for catching live bait.

Fresh baits fished on a paternoster rig or live baits on the surface.

For the kids Great for kids as it is relatively close and the kids will have a ball catching the live bait on bait jigs.

What lures are best?

Where is it?

Wide bait ground, GPS 30. 15.

34 - 153. 14. 55 The wide bait ground is 5.5 nautical miles from the harbour entrance.

Knife jigs and soft plastics.

Trolled skirted lures and hard bodied lures in the summer months.

What dream fish might I catch?

Large Cobia or even little Black Marlin

Best time to fish?

All year round.

Stay Safe

What’s there?

When offshore boating, plan your trip – make sure all safety gear is on board and working.

Check for Severe Weather Warnings – for abnormally high tide, damaging winds and/or damaging surf.

See http://www.bom.gov.au/ australia/warnings/

Rocky hard ground and reef covered in kelp.

What fish should I target?

Live baits such as Slimy Mackerel and Yakkas. Also produces Flathead, Snapper, Cobia, School Sharks and Mackerel.

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The Lump What is it?

What bait should I use?

Rocky reef and hard ground.

This spot is definitely not recommended in rough weather.

Fresh baits including pilchards, squid and strip baits fished just off the bottom on a paternoster rig.

Stay Safe Be bright – be safe at night When night falls, it’s a completely different world on the water and so vessels that operate from sunset to sunrise, whether at anchor or underway, must carry and exhibit the correct lights.

Where is it?

The Lump is approximately 9.75 nautical miles north east of the harbour entrance. The Lump, GPS 30. 15. 98-153. 208

What’s there?

A rocky section of reef approximately 2 miles long and half a mile wide coming up from a depth of 95m to 80m.

Top Tips Have a good selection of heavier sinkers as the current can be quite strong.

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What lures are best?

Knife jigs and soft plastics with sufficient weight to get to the bottom which varies dependent on current strength.

Best time to fish?

All year round. In Winter the Leather Jacket can be a real problem.

What fish should I target?

You should predominately target Snapper, Pearl Perch, Kingfish, Samson Fish and occasional Jewfish.

What dream fish might I catch?

Big Snapper, Pearl Perch and the occasional large Jewfish.

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The FAD What is it?

What fish should I target?

A large yellow buoy deployed by fisheries. FAD stands for Fish Attracting Device and it is your fish license fees at work.

Predominately Dolphin Fish (Mahi Mahi) and Black and Striped Marlin or Wahoo.

Top Tips The FAD is government property used for collection of scientific data and it is illegal to tie up to it.

What bait should I use?

Where is it?

11.6 nautical miles from the harbour The FAD, GPS 30. 14. 825 - 153. 21. 578

Either live baits, Pilchards or strip baits fished on the surface around the FAD.

What’s there?

What lures are best?

Soft plastics or trolled skirted and hard bodied lures.

Best time to fish?

A large yellow buoy.

The best time to fish here is in the warmer months from October to May. Fisheries remove the FAD for servicing in Winter

For the kids Great for kids as plenty small dolphin fish that put on quite an aerial display. It is also 10 miles off shore so only on calm days.

What dream fish might I catch?

You can expect to catch large Dolphin Fish or Little Black Marlin.

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Fly Fishing All fish, whether they be saltwater or freshwater species, can be targeted on fly. All saltwater species from Whiting to Marlin are taken on fly and likewise all freshwater species will take a fly.

Many anglers are looking for a new challenge and as a result, fly fishing with its diverse equipment and complex techniques is attracting huge interest.

Fly fishing is booming In the Coffs Coast region. Australia’s leading fly fishing brand as well as Australia’s largest on-line fly fishing discounter are both based in the Coffs Harbour region. Coffs Coast Fly Fishing Club brings together the local fly fishing community with an open invitation to all locals and visitors to the region. Check them out on-line.

If you would like to start fly fishing there’s even an Internationally Accredited Fly Casting Instructor based in the region that can get you up and running.

The Coffs Coast region is blessed with beautiful headlands and coved beaches. The estuaries fed by the creeks and rivers that flow from the hinterland offer fly anglers a wide range of fishing locations and species to target. The Coffs Coast area is unmatched when it comes to the range of species available when considering the landbased, inshore and off-shore options in the region. Beginning at Red Rock in the north, to 54

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Urunga in the south and inland to Ebor’s trout water in the high west, it would take a lifetime to explore and fish all the locations that are on offer.

Saltwater estuaries, small and large along the Coffs Coast are great places to fly fish for species such as Flathead, Whiting, Bream, Trevally and Mangrove Jack, as well as Luderick and Mullet. If you’re new to fly fishing or thinking about buying a fly fishing outfit, the perfect place to start is in an estuary. Flathead readily take a fly and the wide open sand flats are an ideal place for fly fishers of all levels to cast.

Experienced fly anglers have plenty of challenging species to target in the area from large sand whiting which will take small weighted flies like Crazy Charlies, to casting surface flies like Dahlberg Divers for Mangrove Jack. You can even fly fish for Luderick with weed flies!

Ocean beaches are a challenging location to fly fish and it’s important to achieve adequate casting distances to reach the fish. While every fish swimming in the ocean will take a fly there are certain species that will be easier to get a fly to than others from the beach. Low tide is an ideal time to fish the shallow gutters or the edges of holes which are great places to target Flathead, Bream and Whiting.

Retrieving flies a little faster than you would in the estuary can often be the secret to fooling fish.

Casting larger clouser minnows or a squid fly into deep gutters could even reward you with a Mulloway. Fishing steep deep water ocean beaches during times of light swell are the most comfortable spots to fly fish.

During summer, cast small whitebait flies along the beaches. In the cooler months target tailor with medium sized flies.

Bass locations are peaceful and scenic places to fish throughout the region. Bass fishing is popular from canoes and kayaks as well as from creek banks. Bass love to hold in structure or under waterlilies so try casting surface flies with floating lines in close and retrieve your fly with a splash. If there’s no response on the surface simply change to a sinking fly. There’s a closed season for Bass so check current regulations before you plan your trip. Almost every Bass fisherman these days return caught fish to the water to be caught another day.

If you’re already a fly fisher or are planning to start, the Coffs coast region has so much to offer you.

Why not give FFI (Fly Fishers International) Instructor Garry Hambly a call on 0412 127 365 and get yourself started in the wonderful world of fly fishing.

Where to go ?

Steep beaches with deep water and little or no breaking waves, beaches like Sapphire, Korora or similar. At wide beaches, fish the shallow gutters at low tide.

What’s there ?

Every fish along the beaches will take a fly but it’s getting a fly to them that will determine what species you’ll be targeting.

What fish should I target ?

Dart and Tailor are the target species from the steep beaches. Flathead will hold in very shallow gutters of wide beaches during low tide.

Estuary and Beach Fly Fishing Estuary Fishing

What Fly should I use ?

Sinking Flies for Flathead, small weighted flies for Whiting and Bream, surface flies for Mangrove Jack and Bass.

What you need to know All estuaries along the Coffs Coast are home to a vast range of species that can targeted by fly fishers.

Best time to fish?

Different seasons for different species but fishing early morning and late arvo is a big advantage.

Where to go ?

There are numerous estuaries along the coast providing a variety of fly fishing options.

What’s there ?

What dream fish might I catch?

All species that reside in the estuaries can be targeted on fly including Whiting, Bream, Flathead, Trevally and Mangrove Jack.

On fly, every fish small and large is exciting and rewarding. Imagine catching a big Mangrove Jack on fly!

What fish should I target ?

Beach Fishing

Begin targeting Flathead over the sand flats with sinking flies.

There’s plenty of challenging species for fly anglers to target in the estuaries.

What Fly should I use ?

Small lightly weighted flies for Dart, whitebait patterns for Tailor, Sinking Minnow and Crabs patterns for Flathead.

Best time to fish?

Different seasons for different species but fishing early morning and late arvo is a big advantage.

What dream fish might I catch?

It’s a dream of many fly fishers to catch any fish from the beach but if you line everything up, you will catch fish!

What you need to know Fly fishing from the beaches is a challenge so wait for light winds and minor swell.

Stay Safe Don’t forget to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ when out in the sun.

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Bass Fly Fishing What you need to know

What’s there ?

Best time to fish?

Australian Bass are one of the most productive and exciting species to target on fly.

The bonus of targeting Bass on fly is the beauty of the locations where these fish live.

Where to go?

What Fly should I use ?

Bass are particularly active in low light conditions during the summer, get on the water before light or late arvo before dark. Check on closed season regulations

There’s a wide range of Bass locations in the region including estuary headwaters, small inland streams and our expansive upper river systems.

Bulky surface flies imitating cicadas during summer. Sinking minnow and shrimp patterns when fish are deep.

Garry Hambly is an FFI CCI - Fly Fishers International - Certified Casting Instructor

What dream fish might I catch?

Every fly angler dreams of catching a Bass over 50cm in length, that’s your ticket into the bragging club.

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Size and Bag Limits - NSW Salt Water Fin Fish

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Australian Australian Bass Bass & Estuary Perch

Size limits limits or or Bag Baglimit Limit Size legal length length legal (cm) (cm)

Only 1 over

2 in total *, 4

35cm

in possesion

Species

Size limits or Bag Limit legal length (cm)

Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish)

Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish) 60 cm, only 1 10

Eels

Eels (Shortfin and

(Southern

(Southern

longfin)

Shortfin)

Shortfin) 10

over 110 cm

Closed season in rivers and estuaries June August incl.

30cm

Estuary Perch

(Longfin) 10

(Longfin) 58cm

Flathead

Closed season in rivers and estuaries June -

Flathead (Dusky)

36cm, only 1 10

common

over 70cm

33 cm

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20 in total *

August incl.

Australian Salmon

Australian Salmon

Blue Drummer Blue Drummer

-

5

Flathead (Bluespotted)

-

0 - release

Flathead (Tiger)

only Lord Howe Marine Park

Flounder & Sole

Flounders and Soles

Garfish

Garfish (eastern sea)

-

Groper

Groper (Blue, Brown,

30cm, only 1 2 in total *,

Red)

over 60cm

by line only

Hairtail

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10

Leatherjackets Leatherjackets

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20 in total *

Luderick

Luderick

27 cm

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Mackerel (Spanish)

(Spanish)

5 in total *

Sole)

5

Bonito

Bream & Tarwhine

Bonito

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Bream (Black/southern) 25 cm

Bream (Yellowfin)

10

0 in total * LQ SRVVHVVLRQ

25 cm

Hairtail Tarwhine

Cobia

Cobia

Deep-sea fish Hapuku (Hapuka)

20 cm

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5

-

5 in total *, gemfish: only 2 and boat

Banded Rockcod (Bar

20

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75cm

trip limit of 10

Cod)

Mackerel (Spotted)

(Spotted) 60cm

Bass Groper

Gemfish

-

Mangrove Jack

Mangrove Jack

-

5

Marlin

Marlin (Striped)

-

1 of each

-

species

Blue-Eye Trevalla (Cod) -

Marlin (Black)

Dogfish

Dogfish

Marlin (Blue) Harrisson's

-

0

Southern

-

0

All other

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Morwong, Grey

Size limits or Bag Limit legal length (cm) 30cm

10

(Rubberlip)

Species Sharks and rays

Shark (Wobbegong)

Size limits or Bag Limit legal length (cm) -

0 for wobbegong (release only).

Morwong (Jackass)

30cm

Shark (Mako)

10

-

5 in total*.

Only 1 tiger, mako,

Shark (School)

Morwong (Red)

30cm

91 cm

5

hammerhead # or whaler/ blue shark.

Shark (Whaler)

-

# Only smooth hammerheads

Morwong (Banded)

-

5

may be taken.

Great and scalloped

Moses Snapper

hammerheads

Moses Snapper (Moses -

5

are protected

Perch)

species in NSW and must be released

Mullet

immediately with

Mullet

Small (poddy) 20 in total *

minimal harm.

Under 15 cm for live bait only Sea (bully)

Snapper

Snapper

30 cm

10

Spearfish

Spearfish, Shortbill

-

1

Swordfish

Swordfish

-

1

Tailor

Tailor

30 cm

20 LQ SRVVHVVLRQ

Teraglin

Teraglin

38 cm

5

Trevallies

Trevallies

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Tuna (Albacore)

90 cm or

20 in total *

only 30 cm

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Mulloway

70 cm

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Pearl Perch Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Rock Cod) Blackfish (Black Drummer) Rock Blackfish Sailfish (Black Drummer)

Pearl Perch Eastern red

-30cm

55

-

5

30 cm

10

Rock Blackfish (Black

30 cm

10

Drummer) Sailfish

-

1

Samson & Sailfish

Samsonfish Sailfish

-

5 in total * 1

Samson & Amberjack

Samsonfish

-

5 in total *

Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) Eastern red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) Rock Blackfish (Black Drummer)

above

2 in total * 5 in total *

Less than 90 Tuna (Big-Eye)

cm

Tuna (Longtail)

Amberjack Tuna (Southern (Yellowfin)bluefin)

Australian Sawtail

Australian Sawtail

-

5

* Bag limit comprised of any single species or a combination of listed grouped species.

Fish sizes and bag limits are correct at time of printing and may be subject to change. We strongly recommend you check before commencing any fishing. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rulesand-regs/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits. Courtesy and © State of New South Wales through NSW Department of Industry.

1

Tuna (Yellowfin) (Southern bluefin)

Wahoo

Wahoo

-

5

Whiting

Whiting

(sand only)

20 in total *

27 cm

Yellowtail Kingfish

Yellowtail Kingfish

65 cm

5

Size and Bag Limits - NSW Salt Water Fin Fish

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