Fishing Pelican Foreshore, Lake Macquarie Guide

Lake (Sheltered) Best: Dusk Tide: High tide
Foreshore park with rock walls and scattered structure. Seagrass beds extend from shore. Pelicans congregate here (fish cleaning scraps).

Depth: 2-4m within casting range

Conditions Right Now
5
TideFallingLow in ~2h 51m
Wind11kt SSESheltered
Sea temp18.8°C
ClarityFair(57)
Pressure1030 hPa →

Best day to fish Pelican Foreshore this week

The standout looks like Tue 6:00 pm for Yellowfin Bream.

You've got the evening bite as the light drops off. You're tucked out of the NE wind, so it'll sit glassy while the open water's a mess, and you'll hit the tide change, and that's the switch that turns them on.

Scored from the live 7-day outlook, updated Sun 2:00am. 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
🐠 Yellowfin Bream - - - - Good Peak Peak Peak Good - - -

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

Local Tips

Getting There

Parking
Pelican foreshore car park off Pacific Hwy. Free parking, good access.
Facilities
Toilets, fish cleaning table, playground. Pelican shops nearby. Family friendly.
Tackle & Bait
Mak Marine - 804 Pacific Hwy, Marks Point. Frozen bait range (pilchards, prawns, squid, worms), from 8am Mon-Sat.
Access
Land-based
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Safety

Hazards
Pelicans compete for fish - be prepared to lose one! Can be busy with families. Some areas shallow and snaggy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best day to fish Pelican Foreshore this week?

Based on the live 7-day outlook, the best day to fish Pelican Foreshore looks like Tue 6:00 pm for Yellowfin Bream. You've got the evening bite as the light drops off. You're tucked out of the NE wind, so it'll sit glassy while the open water's a mess, and you'll hit the tide change, and that's the switch that turns them on. Conditions shift through the day, so check the live rating on this page before you head out.

What fish can I catch at Pelican Foreshore?

At Pelican Foreshore you can target Yellowfin Bream. Easy access - cast to structure edges. Best tide: High tide. Top spot: Rock wall sections. Tip: Dusk bite can be excellent as fish move in to feed.

When is the best time to fish Pelican Foreshore?

The best times to fish Pelican Foreshore are dusk on a high tide. Foreshore park with rock walls and scattered structure. Seagrass beds extend from shore. Pelicans congregate here (fish cleaning scraps). This month (July), peak species here: Yellowfin Bream.

How do I get to Pelican Foreshore?

Pelican foreshore car park off Pacific Hwy. Free parking, good access. Toilets, fish cleaning table, playground. Pelican shops nearby. Family friendly. Nearest other spot: Marks Point Sand Flats (626m away). Nearest tackle: Mak Marine (804 Pacific Hwy, Marks Point).