Fishing Stockton Bridge, Newcastle Guide
Depth: 8-12m in main channel, 4-6m near edges, shallower on sandy Stockton side
The week at Stockton Bridge
Each day's best window, rated out of 10. Dawn, midday, arvo and evening — the highest of the four.
Best day to fish Stockton Bridge this week
The standout looks like Fri 11 Sept, 6:00 pm for Mulloway (Jewfish).
You're on the run-in, water pushing bait up onto the flats. You've got the evening bite as the light drops off, and there's a solunar bite window running through it.
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Best bite times at Stockton Bridge this week
Fish the hour either side of each tide change. Windows that have already passed drop off this list.
Today 10 Sep
- High
- Low
- High
Tomorrow 11 Sep
- Low
- High
- Low
- High
Rest of the week — Sat 12 to Tue 15 Sep
Sat 12 Sep
- Low
- High
- Low
- High
Sun 13 Sep
- Low
- High
- Low
- High
Mon 14 Sep
- Low
- High
- Low
- High
Tue 15 Sep
- Low
- High
- Low Strong near dawn/dusk
- High
What You Can Catch
How to Fish Each Species Here
Fish stack up as bait flushes out of Fullerton Cove on the outgoing tide. Winter mulloway move through following baitfish schools. Rock armour on Kooragang side creates ambush points in the current.
Broken rock on Kooragang side provides food and shelter. Sandy Stockton side offers different structure. Bream patrol both environments feeding on crustaceans and small baitfish.
As bait flushes from Fullerton Cove on the outgoing tide, flathead ambush on the sandy bottom of the Stockton side. The sand/rock transition provides classic ambush terrain.
Kooragang rocky side is covered in cabbage weed - the natural food source for luderick. Rocks provide the weed growth and shelter that luderick need.
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 | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | - | Good |
| Yellowfin Bream | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak |
| Dusky Flathead | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | - | - | Good | Good | Peak | Peak |
| Luderick (Blackfish) | - | - | - | - | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - |
Current month highlighted. Peak = best months, 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
- Gather livebait on arrival - yakkas, herring and small mackerel hold around the harbour structure and take bait jigs dropped straight under you
- Boat fishos: the bottom near the pylons is littered with old anchors and mooring gear - a big jew will find it, so stay mobile and turn the fish early
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best day to fish Stockton Bridge this week?
Based on the live 7-day outlook, the best day to fish Stockton Bridge looks like Fri 11 Sept, 6:00 pm for Mulloway (Jewfish). You're on the run-in, water pushing bait up onto the flats. You've got the evening bite as the light drops off, and there's a solunar bite window running through it. Conditions shift through the day, so check the live rating on this page before you head out.
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.
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). Nearest tackle: Freddy's Fishing & Outdoors (93 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow). No tackle shop in Stockton - stock up before you cross the bridge.