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Sydney Fishing

Sydney Fishing

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the most populated city in Australia. Located on the East coast, Sydney is home to the world's largest natural harbor. With easy access to rich estuaries, plentiful reefs and wrecks, and legendary offshore fishing, Sydney is one of the best destinations for anglers in the world.

Fishing the inshore waters around Sydney allows anglers to target many different species of fish throughout the year, including Bream, Flathead, Mulloway, Salmon, and Whiting. On the many reefs and wrecks nearshore you can catch many different species of reef fish, including Grouper, Jacks, Snapper, and Trevally.

Offshore fishing out of Sydney provides anglers with many different species of billfish, including Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, and Sailfish lurking just offshore. There is also excellent Tuna fishing, with lots of Yellowfin, Dog Tooth, and Pacific Bluefin Tuna. Mahi-mahi and Wahoo fishing is good much of the year as well.



Sydney Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

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

  2. Australian Bass

    There is a 78.05% catch rate for Australian Bass, based on 2460 Australian Bass counted.

    Sydney Australian Bass Counts Chart
    Australian

    ENLARGE SYDNEY AUSTRALIAN BASS COUNTS CHART


  3. Yellowtail Amberjack

  4. Yellowtail Amberjack

    There is a 9.39% catch rate for Yellowtail Amberjack, based on 296 Yellowtail Amberjack counted.

    Sydney Yellowtail Amberjack Counts Chart
    Yellowtail

    ENLARGE SYDNEY YELLOWTAIL AMBERJACK COUNTS CHART


  5. Mulloway

  6. Mulloway

    There is a 4.44% catch rate for Mulloway, based on 140 Mulloway counted.

    Sydney Mulloway Counts Chart
    Mulloway

    ENLARGE SYDNEY MULLOWAY COUNTS CHART


  7. Great White Shark

  8. Great White Shark

    There is a 2.47% catch rate for Great White Shark, based on 78 Great White Shark counted.

    Sydney Great White Shark Counts Chart
    Great

    ENLARGE SYDNEY GREAT WHITE SHARK COUNTS CHART


  9. Dusky Flathead

  10. Dusky Flathead

    There is a 2.38% catch rate for Dusky Flathead, based on 75 Dusky Flathead counted.

    Sydney Dusky Flathead Counts Chart
    Dusky

    ENLARGE SYDNEY DUSKY FLATHEAD COUNTS CHART


  11. Yellowfin Bream

  12. Yellowfin Bream

    There is a 1.33% catch rate for Yellowfin Bream, based on 42 Yellowfin Bream counted.

    Sydney Yellowfin Bream Counts Chart
    Yellowfin

    ENLARGE SYDNEY YELLOWFIN BREAM COUNTS CHART


  13. Sand Tiger

  14. Sand Tiger

    There is a 0.54% catch rate for Sand Tiger, based on 17 Sand Tiger counted.

    Sydney Sand Tiger Counts Chart
    Sand

    ENLARGE SYDNEY SAND TIGER COUNTS CHART


  15. Tiger Shark

  16. Tiger Shark

    There is a 0.44% catch rate for Tiger Shark, based on 14 Tiger Shark counted.

    Sydney Tiger Shark Counts Chart
    Tiger

    ENLARGE SYDNEY TIGER SHARK COUNTS CHART


  17. Bluefin Tuna

  18. Bluefin Tuna

    There is a 0.16% catch rate for Bluefin Tuna, based on 5 Bluefin Tuna counted.

    Sydney Bluefin Tuna Counts Chart
    Bluefin

    ENLARGE SYDNEY BLUEFIN TUNA COUNTS CHART


  19. Yellowfin Tuna

  20. Yellowfin Tuna

    There is a 0.16% catch rate for Yellowfin Tuna, based on 5 Yellowfin Tuna counted.

    Sydney Yellowfin Tuna Counts Chart
    Yellowfin

    ENLARGE SYDNEY YELLOWFIN TUNA COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 20 species of fish and 3152 fish counted for July around Sydney.

To date, there are 93 species of fish and a total of 192066 fish counted for Sydney and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1817 (207 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 10:47:05 AM

*** 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 Sydney Fishing Spots

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Sydney 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 Sydney 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


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Top Sydney 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. Daiwa Australia
    More than 50 years after its establishment in 1958, Daiwa is rising to the challenge of remaining the world leader in fishing tackle. It is over 50 years since Daiwa’s establishment in 1958, now is the time to change & challenge for the next 50 y

  3. Big Als Bait and Tackle
    Fishing bait live, fresh and frozen. Fishing Tackle major brands Assisting with rod and reel repairs

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. Fish Therapy


  8. Net & Tackle Sales


  9. Narrabeen Bait & Tackle


  10. Windybank's Bait Service


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Top Sydney 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 Sydney 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. Empire Marina Bobbin Head


  7. Clontarf Marina


  8. Sylvania Marina


  9. Cronulla Marina


  10. Double Bay Marina


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