Fishing Coal Point Deep Hole, Lake Macquarie Guide

Lake (Open) Best: Night Tide: Falling tide - bait flushes to deep water
One of Lake Macquarie deepest holes - a natural depression in the lake bed. Mulloway hold in the deep water during the day, moving onto edges to feed at night.

Depth: 8-14m in the hole, surrounding area 4-6m

Conditions Right Now
6
TideRisingHigh in ~3h 23m
Wind12kt SESide wind
Sea temp18.8°C
ClarityGood(60)
Pressure1031 hPa →

Best day to fish Coal Point Deep Hole this week

The standout looks like Fri 6:00 am for Mulloway (Jewfish).

You're on the run-in, water pushing bait up onto the flats. You're there for first light, before the place wakes up, and you're tucked out of the SW wind, so it'll sit glassy while the open water's a mess.

Scored from the live 7-day outlook, updated Sat 11:00am. Re-check the live rating above before you head out.

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What You Can Catch

Where to Cast

Seasonal Calendar

Species Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
💎 Mulloway (Jewfish) - - Good Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Good - - -

Current month highlighted. Peak = best months, Good = adjacent months, - = slow.

Local Tips

Getting There

Parking
Launch from Toronto or Wangi Wangi boat ramps. Need sounder to locate the hole accurately.
Facilities
None on water. Prepare at boat ramp before heading out.
Tackle & Bait
Hot Tackle Warners Bay - 60 Medcalf St, Warners Bay. Tackle and packaged baits. About 15 minutes via Toronto - no tackle shop in Toronto anymore.
Access
Boat
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Safety

Hazards
Need anchoring skills for deep water. Can drift off the spot. Other boats may be anchored - maintain distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best day to fish Coal Point Deep Hole this week?

Based on the live 7-day outlook, the best day to fish Coal Point Deep Hole looks like Fri 6:00 am for Mulloway (Jewfish). You're on the run-in, water pushing bait up onto the flats. You're there for first light, before the place wakes up, and you're tucked out of the SW wind, so it'll sit glassy while the open water's a mess. Conditions shift through the day, so check the live rating on this page before you head out.

What fish can I catch at Coal Point Deep Hole?

At Coal Point Deep Hole you can target Mulloway (Jewfish). Anchor over deep hole 8-12m, bait on bottom near drop-off. Best tide: Falling tide - bait flushes to deep water. Top spot: Drop-off edges. Tip: Outgoing tide flushes baitfish into deeper water - mulloway follow.

When is the best time to fish Coal Point Deep Hole?

The best times to fish Coal Point Deep Hole are night on a falling tide - bait flushes to deep water. One of Lake Macquarie deepest holes - a natural depression in the lake bed. Mulloway hold in the deep water during the day, moving onto edges to feed at night. This month (July), peak species here: Mulloway (Jewfish).

How do I get to Coal Point Deep Hole?

Launch from Toronto or Wangi Wangi boat ramps. Need sounder to locate the hole accurately. None on water. Prepare at boat ramp before heading out. Nearest other spot: Green Point Jetty (2.7km away). Nearest tackle: Hot Tackle Warners Bay (60 Medcalf St, Warners Bay). About 15 minutes via Toronto - no tackle shop in Toronto anymore.