Fishing Stockton Bridge — Newcastle Guide
Depth: 8-12m in main channel, 4-6m near edges, shallower on sandy Stockton side
What You Can Catch
Where to Cast
- Rock armour on Kooragang side Broken rock creates crevices and eddies where mulloway and bream hunt at night
- Sandy beach on Stockton side Outgoing tide drains Fullerton Cove through here, flushing baitfish past waiting flathead
- Bridge pylons by boat Current breaks around pylons concentrate bait
- Channel edge where depth drops off Depth transition from shallow to deep is a natural ambush line
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 | - | - | - |
| 🦎 Dusky Flathead | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - | - | - | Good | Peak |
| ⬛ Luderick (Blackfish) | - | - | - | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - |
Current month highlighted. Peak = prime season, Good = adjacent months, - = slow.
Local Tips
- Outgoing tide is prime - fish stack up as bait flushes out of Fullerton Cove
- Kooragang rocky side: bottom bait for mulloway, float for luderick
- Stockton sandy side: soft plastics for flathead, prawns for bream
- Tide change gets fish moving - be set up before it turns
- Less crowded than Carrington Bridge - good alternative when popular spots are packed
- Winter mulloway move through here following baitfish schools
- Launch from Greenleaf Road boat ramp to fish the pylons properly
Getting There
Safety
Nearby Spots
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Stockton Bridge?
At Stockton Bridge you can target Mulloway (Jewfish), Yellowfin Bream, Dusky Flathead, Luderick (Blackfish). Bridge over Hunter River North Arm to Kooragang Island. Rock armour and sandy beach fishing on each side. Best tide: Outgoing tide. Top spot: Rock armour on Kooragang side. Tip: Outgoing tide is prime - fish stack up as bait flushes out of Fullerton Cove.
When is the best time to fish Stockton Bridge?
The best times to fish Stockton Bridge are dawn, dusk, night on a outgoing tide. Long bridge spanning Hunter River North Arm with multiple pylons. Kooragang side (west) has rocky shoreline and boat ramp. Stockton side (east) has sandy beach near approach. Fish leave Fullerton Cove on outgoing tides. This month (April), peak species here: Mulloway (Jewfish), Dusky Flathead.
How do I get to Stockton Bridge?
Kooragang side: boat ramp at 107 Greenleaf Road with parking. Stockton side: limited street parking near bridge approach off Fullerton Street. No facilities at fishing spots - bring everything you need. Nearest shops in Stockton. Nearest other spot: Stockton Beach (Gutters) (1.9km away).