All Fishing Spots
31 spots across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Newcastle
Urban wharf fishing. Fish pylons and structure shadows.
Popular foreshore spot near Rydges. Good lighting, easy access.
Commercial berths. Soak bait on bottom 6-8m for jew.
Timber fishing platform under the bridge. PRIME mulloway at night, excellent bream during the day around oyster-crusted pylons.
Floating pontoon, rock wall, and sandy wading flats near Newcastle Rowing Club. Classic harbour structure fishing.
Bridge over Hunter River North Arm to Kooragang Island. Rock armour and sandy beach fishing on each side.
End of breakwall where channel current runs. Premier big fish spot.
Wash zone near SLSC. Premier summer whiting spot.
Gutters opposite Corroba Oval. Epic tailor and salmon spot.
End of Nobbys breakwall. Where channel meets ocean - serious big fish territory.
Newcastle's main beach. Fish the gutters for salmon and tailor when swell is up.
Drop-off where sand meets rock. Premier flathead spot.
Reliable salmon spot. High tide gutters.
Work deeper gutters for salmon.
Lake Macquarie
Main channel entrance. Kingfish station for bait in current.
Fish the rock/sand interface.
Wade flats, surface lures DEADLY in summer!
Cast jig to light/shadow edge at night.
Easy access - cast to structure edges.
Drift flats working plastics 1-3m, target weed edges.
Cast to seagrass edge, slow hop back.
Boat drift along sand/weed interface 2-4m.
Family friendly - fish beside pylons.
Anchor over deep hole 8-12m, bait on bottom near drop-off.
Fish first light tight to reef structure. BERLEY ESSENTIAL.
Work jigs over weed beds 3-5m. Clear water essential.
Family-friendly jetty. Bream around pylons on bread or prawns.
Family-friendly jetty with seagrass flats. Bream around pylons, flathead and whiting on the sand.
Northern tip of Nine Mile Beach. Gutters for tailor and salmon, sandy wash for whiting.
Local secret - wade sand/weed interface.
Oyster-covered pylons. Float rig with green weed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fishing spots are in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie?
Fish Newy covers 31 fishing spots across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, including ocean beaches, rock platforms, harbour wharves, lake flats, and channel walls.
What fish are biting in Newcastle right now?
In April, peak species include Arrow Squid / Southern Calamari, Dusky Flathead, Leatherjacket, Mulloway (Jewfish), Tailor, and Australian Bonito. Check the Fish Newy homepage for today's live conditions and best bets.