Fishing Swansea Channel Training Walls, Lake Macquarie Guide

Rock Platform Best: Dawn, Midday Tide: Slack water periods

Rock training walls extending into Swansea Channel. Rocks covered in cabbage weed (luderick food). Current flows past creating feeding lanes.

Depth: 2-5m off the rocks, deeper in channel

Best day to fish Swansea Channel Training Walls this week

✦ Golden day

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00 am

Dusky Flathead at Swansea Channel Training Walls

The moon's dropped a major feed right in that window. You're there for first light, before the place wakes up, and you're tucked out of the SW wind, so it'll sit glassy while the open water's a mess.

Scored from the live 7-day outlook, updated Fri 1:00am. Re-check the live rating above before you head out.

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Best bite times at Swansea Channel Training Walls this week

Fish the hour either side of each tide change. Windows that have already passed drop off this list.

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3:36 – 5:36am today

Low tide · matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk

Today 13 Nov

3:36 – 5:36am Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk
10:18am – 12:18pm High matches this spot's best tide
5:12 – 7:12pm Low matches this spot's best tide

Tomorrow 14 Nov

Fri 11:09pm – 1:09am High matches this spot's best tide
4:16 – 6:16am Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk
10:58am – 12:58pm High matches this spot's best tide
5:59 – 7:59pm Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk

Rest of the week — Sun 15 to Wed 18 Nov

Sun 15 Nov

Sat 11:57pm – 1:57am High matches this spot's best tide
5:00 – 7:00am Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk
11:42am – 1:42pm High matches this spot's best tide
6:50 – 8:50pm Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk

Mon 16 Nov

12:52 – 2:52am High matches this spot's best tide
5:53 – 7:53am Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk
12:32 – 2:32pm High matches this spot's best tide
7:43 – 9:43pm Low matches this spot's best tide · near dawn/dusk

Tue 17 Nov

1:53 – 3:53am High matches this spot's best tide
6:58 – 8:58am Low matches this spot's best tide
1:28 – 3:28pm High matches this spot's best tide
8:34 – 10:34pm Low matches this spot's best tide

Wed 18 Nov

2:54 – 4:54am High matches this spot's best tide
8:11 – 10:11am Low matches this spot's best tide
2:30 – 4:30pm High matches this spot's best tide
9:23 – 11:23pm Low matches this spot's best tide

Tide data: TICON-4 (DGFI-TUM), CC BY 4.0, updated Fri 1:00am. Not an official tide table.

These are forecast bite windows, not a safety statement. Rock platform conditions can change fast, regardless of the tide table — see Safety below.

What You Can Catch

Luderick (Blackfish) Slow Yellowfin Bream Good Dusky Flathead Peak

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.

Casting technique

Set float depth so bait sits just off the bottom. Drift naturally with current. Mend line to keep direct contact with float.

Seasonal Calendar

Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Luderick (Blackfish)	-	-	-	-	Good	Peak	Peak	Peak	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

Current month highlighted. Peak = best months, 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

Parking

Access from Swansea side via Marine Pde or Pelican side via Pacific Hwy. Walk out on rocks.

Facilities

Swansea town facilities nearby. Pelican side has foreshore facilities.

Tackle & Bait

New Age Fishing - 76-78 Pacific Hwy, Swansea. Lure and tackle specialist, opens 7am weekends.

Access

Rock platform

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Safety

Warning, Rock Platform

Lifejacket required by law here - Lake Macquarie is a declared rock fishing area under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act, and that includes children and anyone helping you fish. Rocks can be slippery. Strong current in channel. Watch boat traffic. Wear appropriate footwear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best day to fish Swansea Channel Training Walls this week?

Based on the live 7-day outlook, the best day to fish Swansea Channel Training Walls looks like Sun 15 Nov, 6:00 am for Dusky Flathead. The moon's dropped a major feed right in that window. You're there for first light, before the place wakes up, and you're tucked out of the SW wind, so it'll sit glassy while the open water's a mess. That's a rare golden day, every signal has lined up at once. Conditions shift through the day, so check the live rating on this page before you head out.

What fish can I catch at Swansea Channel Training Walls?

At Swansea Channel Training Walls you can target Luderick (Blackfish), Yellowfin Bream, Dusky Flathead. 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. This month (November), peak species here: Dusky Flathead.

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: Blacksmiths Beach (1.4km away). Nearest tackle: New Age Fishing (76-78 Pacific Hwy, Swansea).