Fishing Murrays Beach Jetty, Lake Macquarie Guide
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The week at Murrays Beach Jetty
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Best day to fish Murrays Beach Jetty this week
The standout looks like Fri 13 Nov, 11:00 am for Leatherjacket.
You'll hit the tide change, and that's the switch that turns them on. The barometer's on the slide, so they'll gorge before the change, and it's peak leatherjacket season.
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What You Can Catch
How to Fish Each Species Here
Yellowfin Bream Year-round (peak Mar-Jun as water cools)
Oyster-encrusted pylons are a permanent food source - crabs, worms, and barnacles. Bream never leave this structure.
Luderick (Blackfish) May-Sep (winter peak)
Seagrass beds nearby provide cabbage weed that luderick feed on. They move between weed beds and structure.
Leatherjacket Oct-Apr (warm months)
Leatherjacket pick at barnacles and small organisms on the pylons - same food source as bream but they feed by day.
Where to Cast
- Oyster-covered pylons The oyster growth harbours small crabs and worms that bream pick at constantly. It's a self-sustaining food source.
- Seagrass edges within casting distance Luderick graze on weed and bream hunt the transition zone.
- Drop-off where jetty ends Depth change from 2m to 4m creates a natural holding point.
Seasonal Calendar
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin Bream | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak |
| Luderick (Blackfish) | - | - | - | - | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - |
| Leatherjacket | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - | - | Peak | Peak | Peak |
Current month highlighted. Peak = best months, Good = adjacent months, - = slow.
Local Tips
- Quiet spot away from crowds - local secret
- Luderick on float rig with green cabbage weed in winter
- Bream respond to small crabs or prawns fished around pylons
- Slack water allows you to fish right against structure
- Light gear essential - fish here are spooky
- Nice spot for a relaxed afternoon session
- Need livebait for a bigger session? Yakkas hold around the jetty - a light berley of chicken pellets brings them in; tiny hook, sliver of pilchard, slow constant wind
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best day to fish Murrays Beach Jetty this week?
Based on the live 7-day outlook, the best day to fish Murrays Beach Jetty looks like Fri 13 Nov, 11:00 am for Leatherjacket. You'll hit the tide change, and that's the switch that turns them on. The barometer's on the slide, so they'll gorge before the change, and it's peak leatherjacket season. Conditions shift through the day, so check the live rating on this page before you head out.
What fish can I catch at Murrays Beach Jetty?
At Murrays Beach Jetty you can target Yellowfin Bream, Luderick (Blackfish), Leatherjacket. Oyster-covered pylons. Float rig with green weed. Best tide: Slack water. Top spot: Oyster-covered pylons. Tip: Quiet spot away from crowds - local secret.
When is the best time to fish Murrays Beach Jetty?
The best times to fish Murrays Beach Jetty are midday on a slack water. Small community jetty with oyster-encrusted pylons. Southern end of Lake Macquarie in a quiet residential area. Seagrass beds nearby. This month (November), peak species here: Leatherjacket.
How do I get to Murrays Beach Jetty?
Small car park at end of Dobell Drive. Limited spots - arrive early on weekends. None at jetty. Nearest facilities at Swansea or Wangi Wangi. Nearest other spot: Pulbah Island Reef Edges (3.2km away). Nearest tackle: New Age Fishing (76-78 Pacific Hwy, Swansea).