Fishing Carrington Bridge (Wickham Side) — Newcastle Guide
During the day, the same pylons produce excellent bream. Heavy oyster and barnacle growth harbours crabs and prawns that bream feed on constantly. The bridge shadow creates a defined ambush line — fish the shaded east side with unweighted prawns, small crabs, or 2-inch soft plastics on bright sunny days when bream stack along the shadow edge. Winter sea bream from June to August push the quality up further.
Platform position matters: fish the west side for the rock wall edge on incoming tide, switch to the east side under the bridge for outgoing tide and night fishing. Fluorocarbon leader is essential everywhere — the oysters shred mono instantly. Strong current means heavy sinkers, and it gets very dark at night, so bring proper lighting.
Depth: 4-8m around pylons, channel runs 6-10m, shallow flats exposed at low tide
What You Can Catch
Where to Cast
- Tight against oyster-crusted pylon bases Crustaceans and prawns live in the oyster growth, providing constant food source for bream
- Shadow line where bridge shade meets sunlight Fish use shade as ambush cover, especially on bright days
- Rock wall edge on western side Rock crevices harbour crabs, worms, and small fish that attract bream on the incoming tide
- Eastern platform (under bridge) for night mulloway Deepest shadow plus main current flow equals prime mulloway territory where bait gets swept past
Seasonal Calendar
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💎 Mulloway (Jewfish) | - | - | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - |
| 🐠 Yellowfin Bream | - | - | - | - | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - |
Current month highlighted. Peak = prime season, Good = adjacent months, - = slow.
Local Tips
- THE spot for mulloway in Newcastle - local legends have been made here
- Platform position matters: WEST side for rock wall and incoming tide, EAST side (under bridge) for outgoing tide and night fishing
- Outgoing tide tip: stand east side, cast upstream - bait drifts naturally into strike zone
- Daytime: work the pylons for bream. Night: same pylons for mulloway
- Bridge shadow is key on sunny days - fish the shaded east side of platform
- Fluorocarbon leader essential - oysters shred mono instantly
- Mulloway: live mullet, live squid, or soft vibes. Bream: prawns, crabs, small plastics
- Mulloway average 60-80cm but 1m+ fish caught regularly
Getting There
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Carrington Bridge (Wickham Side)?
At Carrington Bridge (Wickham Side) you can target Mulloway (Jewfish), Yellowfin Bream. Timber fishing platform under the bridge. PRIME mulloway at night, excellent bream during the day around oyster-crusted pylons. Best tide: Tide changes. Top spot: Tight against oyster-crusted pylon bases. Tip: THE spot for mulloway in Newcastle - local legends have been made here.
When is the best time to fish Carrington Bridge (Wickham Side)?
The best times to fish Carrington Bridge (Wickham Side) are dawn, night on a tide changes. Railed timber fishing platform sits under massive bridge pylons. Heavy oyster and barnacle growth on timber pylons - this encrustation harbors crabs and prawns that bream feed on. Rock wall on western side adds edge habitat. Shallow oyster flats drop to deeper channel. This month (April), peak species here: Mulloway (Jewfish).
How do I get to Carrington Bridge (Wickham Side)?
Street parking along Hannell St or near Wickham marina. Short walk to bridge. Honeysuckle precinct 10 min walk for toilets and food. Nearest other spot: Carrington Wharf (163m away).