Fishing Swansea Channel Training Walls — Lake Macquarie Guide
Depth: 2-5m off the rocks, deeper in channel
What You Can Catch
Where to Cast
- Where the rocks meet sand/weed on the inside edge The transition zone where rocks meet sand creates a natural feeding lane. Bream and flathead patrol this edge, while luderick feed on weed growing on the rocks above. LOOK FOR: Clean sand adjacent to weed-covered rocks.
- Any pocket in the rocks where weed grows thick Thick cabbage weed growth is food for luderick. They graze these patches like sheep in a paddock. The thicker the weed, the more fish congregate. LOOK FOR: Dark green weed growth on submerged rocks.
- The end of the walls where current creates eddies Where the training wall deflects tidal current, calmer pockets form. Luderick school in these eddies out of the main current flow, feeding comfortably. LOOK FOR: Calmer water downstream of the wall end with swirling current.
Seasonal Calendar
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⬛ Luderick (Blackfish) | - | - | - | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | - | - | - |
Current month highlighted. Peak = prime season, Good = adjacent months, - = slow.
Local Tips
- Float fishing with fresh green weed for luderick
- Slack water periods (either side of tide change) fish best
- Dawn sessions often produce best numbers
- Can also target bream and flathead on the sand edges
- Light berley with chicken pellets brings fish in
- Winter months (May-Aug) are prime for luderick
Getting There
Safety
Nearby Spots
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can I catch at Swansea Channel Training Walls?
At Swansea Channel Training Walls you can target Luderick (Blackfish). Fish the rock/sand interface. Best tide: Slack water periods. Top spot: Where the rocks meet sand/weed on the inside edge. Tip: Float fishing with fresh green weed for luderick.
When is the best time to fish Swansea Channel Training Walls?
The best times to fish Swansea Channel Training Walls are dawn, midday on a slack water periods. Rock training walls extending into Swansea Channel. Rocks covered in cabbage weed (luderick food). Current flows past creating feeding lanes.
How do I get to Swansea Channel Training Walls?
Access from Swansea side via Marine Pde or Pelican side via Pacific Hwy. Walk out on rocks. Swansea town facilities nearby. Pelican side has foreshore facilities. Nearest other spot: Swansea Channel (1.9km away).