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Botany Bay Fishing



Botany Bay Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Botany Bay, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Australian Bass

  2. Australian Bass

    There is a 49.74% catch rate for Australian Bass, based on 2413 Australian Bass counted.

    Botany Bay Australian Bass Counts Chart
    Australian

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  3. Mulloway

  4. Mulloway

    There is a 15.21% catch rate for Mulloway, based on 738 Mulloway counted.

    Botany Bay Mulloway Counts Chart
    Mulloway

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  5. Nannygai

  6. Nannygai

    There is a 10.88% catch rate for Nannygai, based on 528 Nannygai counted.

    Botany Bay Nannygai Counts Chart
    Nannygai

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  7. Yellowfin Bream

  8. Yellowfin Bream

    There is a 8.29% catch rate for Yellowfin Bream, based on 402 Yellowfin Bream counted.

    Botany Bay Yellowfin Bream Counts Chart
    Yellowfin

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  9. Dusky Flathead

  10. Dusky Flathead

    There is a 6.04% catch rate for Dusky Flathead, based on 293 Dusky Flathead counted.

    Botany Bay Dusky Flathead Counts Chart
    Dusky

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  11. Great White Shark

  12. Great White Shark

    There is a 3.55% catch rate for Great White Shark, based on 172 Great White Shark counted.

    Botany Bay Great White Shark Counts Chart
    Great

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  13. Yellowtail Amberjack

  14. Yellowtail Amberjack

    There is a 3.44% catch rate for Yellowtail Amberjack, based on 167 Yellowtail Amberjack counted.

    Botany Bay Yellowtail Amberjack Counts Chart
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  15. Sand Tiger

  16. Sand Tiger

    There is a 0.91% catch rate for Sand Tiger, based on 44 Sand Tiger counted.

    Botany Bay Sand Tiger Counts Chart
    Sand

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  17. Bull Shark

  18. Bull Shark

    There is a 0.6% catch rate for Bull Shark, based on 29 Bull Shark counted.

    Botany Bay Bull Shark Counts Chart
    Bull

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  19. Australasian Snapper

  20. Australasian Snapper

    There is a 0.25% catch rate for Australasian Snapper, based on 12 Australasian Snapper counted.

    Botany Bay Australasian Snapper Counts Chart
    Australasian

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Recommendations above based on 30 species of fish and 4851 fish counted for July around Botany Bay.

To date, there are 95 species of fish and a total of 220273 fish counted for Botany Bay and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1817 (207 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 7:39:59 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Botany Bay Fishing Spots

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Botany Bay are the following:

  1. Wreck Corlette Bay


  2. Boltons Reef


  3. Trawleys Reef


  4. The Plonk Hole - Sydney
    -34.00267 151.438


  5. Umina Point


  6. La Perouse Point
    La Perouse Point


  7. Snapper


  8. SS Tuggerah
    The SS Tuggerah, lying 2.2 kilometres off the coast of Royal National Park on Sydney's south, was one of the "Sixty Miler" steam powered colliers that plied the New South Wale


  9. Port Hacking FAD


  10. BB-22
    BB-22


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Latest Botany Bay Fishing Reports

  • Ambition Report 17th.May’24
    May hoping for Marlin Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin but conditions change and Mahi Mahi came to the party.   There are two types of day out at sea the good days and the not so good


  • Ambition Report 28th.April’24
    Last weekend coinciding with The Port Hacking 100 Tournament was an interesting if not frustrating couple of days to go fishing but it did have its highlights however the fis


  • Ambition Report 1st.April’24
    March Striped Marlin: These last few weeks have produced some of the best Marlin fishing off Sydney for a long time – bring on the March Striped Marlin… The Marlin bite here


  • Ambition Report 28th.March’24
    I Took Sean and his brother Kevin from Ohio out last Monday with high hopes of finding the March Marlin and Yellowfin that we’d seen over the previous weeks. Recently we’ve h


  • Ambition report 11th.March’24
    Autumn Fishing has always been the best time of year for Game Fishing out of Sydney. Generally speaking Autumn Fishing is when we encounter the larger fish of the species rat


  • Ambition Report 15th.January’24
    January Striped Marlin January Striped Marlin it is the beginning of the season and January Striped Marlin are on the menu. It was good to get out on Saturday since the predi


  • Ambition report 15th.December’23
    I was keen to get out today after being out last Monday when we raised a Striped Marlin but sadly missing the hook up. However I was surprised today to see how conditions had


  • Ambition report 26th.November’23
    Joe’s Marlin I took Joe and his wife from Florida out last Friday on what turned out to be beautiful day at sea. The sea calm and the rain cleared as we headed out. So off we


  • Ambition Report 30th.October’23
    Striped Marlin… At last something to write about – October Marlin. Though over the last couple of weeks a few Striped Marlin have shown up October Marlin start the run the la


  • Mahi Mahi in the US Dolphin fish in Australia or Dorado in South America.. all the same
    Call it what you like it is our favorite fish and we are looking forward to the upcoming season. Don’t hesitate to call for more information and availability. The Mahi Mahi l


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Top Botany Bay Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Rockdale Sports & Fishing Tackle
    Established in 1986 - Rockdale Sports Fishing Tackle (previously Kyeemagh Bait and Tackle) offer a wide range of fishing gear and accessories at competitive prices. Offering over two decades of intensive fishing knowledge - owner Gary Gu Quach offers

  2. Otto's Tackle world
    Otto's Tackle World - Sydney's Premier Fishing Tackle Superstore- All major brands of fishing equipment for all different styles of fishing as well as a large range of bait. Friendly, knowledgeable staff help to make your selections easy.

  3. Shimano Australia
    Across the planet, the Shimano name is synonymous with fishing. Founded in the early 1920’s by Shozaburo Shimano, Shimano started off as a company known for precision engineering. Today the company is regarded as one of the forerunners in product

  4. Global Tackle
    We are located at Kingsford in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. We have a wide range of quality products, catering for the novice beginner to the advanced professional. Advice from local fishing to global fishing, we can help you to catch more fish.

  5. Fish Therapy


  6. Net & Tackle Sales


  7. Gansel Australia


  8. Gladiator Tackle


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Top Botany Bay Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures
    Ocean Blue Fishing Adventures, owner operator niche sportfishing adventures throughout Vanuatu. Live on board trips & resort based trips at Trees & Fishes Anglers Lodge, Efate Vanuatu.

  2. Ambition Charters
    Game Fishing along the NSW coast from Bermagui to Port Stephens depending on the season

  3. Kingfisher Deep Sea Charters
    Cruise Sydney Harbour with Deep Sea Charters, the finest harbour in the world, then offshore to experience great deep sea fishing at productive reefs and fish feeding grounds a few nautical miles out to sea from Sydney Heads. Have a look at our BLOG

  4. All At Sea Charters
    All @ Sea Charters is a well established Australian business providing services on a 34’ flybridge cruiser with excellent facilities, safety and range. We arrange sport fishing and pleasure cruising from Port Hacking, Cronulla.

  5. Fishfinder Fishing Charters
    Fishfinder Charters operate out of Sydney Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. One of the world's most beautiful and accessible waterways, Sydney Harbour leads to impressive offshore game fishing opportunities, hosting a huge variety of sport f

  6. Sealord Fishing Charters
    Fishing Charters Sydney by Sealord Fishing Charters

  7. Bravo Fishing Charters
    Deep sea fishing Sydney reef systems on a charter boat with one of Australia’s most experienced crews is an experience not to be missed. We offer a choice of two vessels licenced with the New South Wales Department of Industry and Investment (Fisher

  8. Highland Spirit
    Experience river cruises in Perth today! Our Highland Spirit charter vessel is highly ideal for private and corporate parties or for day trips and liveaboard fishing charters.

  9. Mystery Bay Charters


  10. Deep Blue Charters Australia


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Top Botany Bay Marinas

  1. Birkenhead Point Marina
    Located west of the Harbour Bridge at the entrance to Iron Cove Bay in Drummoyne and adjacent to the Parramatta River. Birkenhead Point Marina is only 10 minutes by road or water to the Sydney CBD and an easy 30 minutes cruising to Sydney Heads and i

  2. Balmain Marina
    A Sydney Harbour Marina with all facilities including berths, moorings, slipway and a full range of shipwright and anti-fouling services, marine engineers, insurance and pre purchase boat surveys, boat charter, and boat sales.

  3. Sydney Wharf Marina
    Sydney Wharf Marina caters to both the sail and motor vessel community. A state of the art marina facility boasting 54 private marina berths ranging in size from 8 to 30 meters. Berths can be leased or purchased.

  4. Gladesville Bridge Marina
    Located only 10 minutes from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, we offer sheltered berths and swing moorings for vessels up to 22m. We have some of Sydey's finest tradesmen working at our marina. Our Slipway can take vessels up to 65' for simple anti

  5. Burraneer Bay Marina


  6. Clontarf Marina


  7. Sylvania Marina


  8. Cronulla Marina


  9. Double Bay Marina


  10. Como Marina - Boat Hire


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