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o n t n t Fishing locations Map .......................................................................................................................................3

Key & ymbos ....................................................................................................................................................3

Fishing Checkist .................................................................................................................................................4

aety ips ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

qipment ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Charters ...............................................................................................................................................................5

Boat ire .............................................................................................................................................................5Frther Inormation...........................................................................................................................................5

hore-based lake Fishing ................................................................................................................................. 6

lake Fishing by Boat .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Beach Fishing ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rock Fishing ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Fishing ith Kids ..............................................................................................................................................10

Y o U W I L L L o V D I o V R I n GA L L t H F A n t A t I F I H I n G P o t I n L A K M A Q U A R I s the cky ocas kno, lake Macqaries abndance o ater try makes the area an angersparadise. Boasting 16 kiometres o pristine coastine and a satater ake or times the sizeo ydney arbor, fshing enthsiasts i no dobt deight in being spoit or choice henchoosing the pace to drop a ine.

lake Macqarie is cassed as a recreationa fshing haven, fsh commony ond in the area incdeFathead, Bream, aior and whiting. ther species appear seasonay, sch as Jefsh, napper,Kingfsh, qid, Prans and Be immer Crabs.

o hether yo are a novice or a seasoned fshing veteran, read on and take yor pick rom theniqe and nmeros fshing experiences a to be ond here in beati lake Macqarie.

Lake Macquarie Visitor

Information Centreansea Centre, 228-234 Pacifc ighay,

ansea w 2281

P: (02) 4921 0740 F: (02) 4972 1487

Freecall: 1800 802 044

W: .visitakemac.com.a

E: [email protected]

Book accommodation onine at

www.visitlakemac.com.au

or ca 1800 802 044

DIClIMR

Copyright December 2010

Produced by Lake Macquarie Tourism.

Acknowledgements: hank yo to the ooing individas and organisations or their contribtions:lake Macqarie Conci, lake Macqarie orism sta, design by Karee Cain o lakemac Print,

photography by tart aze.

Disclaimer:he contents and inormation presented in this pbication are distribted by lakeMacqarie orism as a genera inormation sorce ony on oca fshing ocations. lake Macqarie orism

makes no statements, representations or arranties regarding the accracy or competeness o thisinormation o the content and or this reason, yo shod not rey on any inormation contained in this

pbication. lake Macqarie orism discaims a responsibiity and a iabiity or a expenses, osses,damages and costs yo may incr as a rest o this inormation being inaccrate.


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Access: o to reach the ocationHazards: Featres o the ocation that may present annoyance or dangerFaciliies: Pbic toiets, pay eqipment, jetty and boat rampAccmmdai & Meals: orist Park and se-contained accommodation is avaiabe

nearby. akeaay ood can be ond at Backsmiths shoppingarea, fne dining is ocated at Peican marina

Aracis: earby attractionsGd fr: Fish commony caght in the area

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F I H I n G L o A t I o n

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L o A t I o n 1. hinge pitters Point Bacoyn

2. lcys wa ansea eads

3. he Drop ver Marks Point

4. Pbah Isand lake Macqarie

5. ansea Channe ansea

6. Backsmiths Beach Backsmiths

7. Redhead Beach Redhead

8. Peican Foreshore Peican

9. peers Point Jetty peers Point


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FIHInG HKLItw BRIG

4 acke

4 Bait

4 Fishing licence

4 torage or captred fsh

4 n protection snscreen, hat and sngasses

4 weather-appropriate cothing

4 hoes that can get et

4 Food & water

4 I boating, a PFD Persona Foatation Device

4 Insect Repeent

4 Mobie Phone

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4 Const the most recent eather orecast and a tide chart as conditions may impact pon yorpans.

4 nsre a eqipment is e maintained and in good condition.4 Inorm a reative or riend here yo are going and hen yo expect to be back.

4 Fish in pairs or grops.

4 void fshing in eectrica storms.


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QUI PMnt BoAt HIR

FURtHR InFoRMAtIon

FIHInG HARtR

BP Fishing & acke hop335 Pacifc ighay, lake MnmorahP: 02 4358 1606M: 0415 777 537

s KayaksM: 0417 143 268: [email protected]: .askayaks.com.a

lake Macqarie Fishing Charters

P: 02 4959 7578M: 0419 264 798: [email protected]: .akemacqariefshingcharters.com.a

Boab Boat ireP: 1300 00 2622w: .boabboathire.com.a

B&l Fishing and CrisesP: 02 49713323M: 0427 713 323w: .bfshingcrises.comw: .akemacqariefshingcharters.com.a

Jet Bzz Jet BoatP: 02 4972 1777: [email protected]: .jetbzz.com.a

For inormation on bag imits, restrictions and environmenta conservation, pease const thew Recreationa atater Fishing Gide, avaiabe rom: http://.dpi.ns.gov.a/fsheries/recreationa/ino/gide or w Fisheries fces (see nter ocation beo).

he 2009 nter/lake Macqarie Recreationa Fishing Gide, avaiabe at: http://.dpi.ns.gov.a/__data/assets/pd_fe/0018/329112/lake-Macqarie-nter-Recreationa-Fishing-Gide.pd may aso be hep.

nter Fisheries fce 55 lambton Parade, ansea 2281Phone: (02) 4980 9202 Fax: (02) 4971 2986

top in and stock p!

Fancy a fshing experience a bit ot o theordinary? Book a deep sea fshing charterand try yor ck ot in the open ocean!

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1 . HInGL PLIttR PoInt BALoLYn 2. LUY WALL WAnA HAD

Access: hinge pitters Point Park, Qeen t, BacoynHazards: lookot or Razorfsh on the aters edgeFaciliies: Pbic oietsAccmmdai B&B, e-Contained and ote stye accommodation is avaiabe nearby. Cbs& Meals: and pbs can be ond in Morisset, takeaays and cas are ocated ocay.Aracis: weekend markets at MorissetGd Fr: Fathead, whiting

Access: Reids Reserve, lambton Pde, ansea eadsHazards: ippery rocksFaciliies: Pbic toiets and picnic tabesAccmmdai orist Park, B&B, e-Contained, Mote and Resort stye accommodation is

ad meals: avaiabe nearby. Cbs, pbs and takeaays are ocated in the ansea toncentre.

Aracis: waarah ationa Park, sea caves at Caves BeachGd Fr: Fathead, Bream, whiting

HoR-BAD LAK FIHInG

Cast a ine rom one o the many jetties, parks or reserves ocated

on the akes shores. ere are a cope o spots to try:


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3 . tH DRoP oVR - MARK PoInt 4. PULBAH ILAnD LAK MAQUARI

Access: Viage Bay Cose or ar Rd (nseaed), Marks PointFaciliies: Pbic toiets and pay eqipment in Kindaimanna Reserve, Findon tAccmmdai orist Park, e-Contained and Mote stye accommodation is avaiabe nearby.& Meals: Bemont oers cbs, pbs, restarants and takeaays.Aracis: waking trais at Green Pt Foreshore ReserveGd Fr: Fathead, Bream, whiting, Jefsh, aior, Kingfsh, Prans

Access: Dobe Park, Dobe Drive, wangi wangiFaciliies: Pbic toiets, picnic aciities and pay eqipment in Dobe ParkAccmmdai orist Park stye accommodation, cbs and restarants are avaiabe& Meals: in wangi wangi.Aracis: istoric Dobe oseGd Fr: Bream, aior

LAK FIHInG BY BoAtBY or hire a boat or a day or to and crise the akes cam

aters at yor on pace. ry these popar ocations:


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5. WAnA HAnnL WAnA 6. BLAKMItH BAH - BLAKMItH

Access: homas mphries Reserve, Dobinson Drive, ansea or Bai t, BacksmithsHazards: Fast moving crrents, ansea Bar - sand banks and avesFaciliies: Pbic toiets & picnic tabes in homas mphries ReserveAccmmdai orist Park, BnB, e-Contained and Mote stye accommodation is avaiabe& Meals: nearby. Cbs, pbs and takeaays are ocated in ansea ton centre.Aracis: waarah ationa Park, sea caves at Caves BeachGd Fr: Fathead, Bream, whiting, Jefsh, aior, Kingfsh

Access: ungaa Rd, BacksmithsFaciliies: Pbic toiets and ndercover picnic tabes at the ansea Bemont

r liesaving Cb

Accmmdai orist Park, oste and e-Contained accommodation is avaiabe nearby.& Meals: Pbs and takeaays are at the Backsmiths shopping area.Aracis: Backsmiths Breaka, Patroed BeachGd Fr: Jefsh

BAH FIHInGIt ont be hard fnding a spot to fsh on one o the many ncrodedbeaches in the lake Macqarie. we recommend the ooing:


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7. RDHAD BAH - RDHAD

Access: Beach Rd, RedheadFaciliies: Pbic toiets at the Redhead r liesaving CbAccmmdai orist Park accommodation is avaiabe nearby. akeaay ood can be ond at

& Meals: the oca shopping areaAracis: waking trais in the abaka atre ReserveGd fr: Kingfsh, aior, amon

Rock fshing is an extremey popar activity in straia, hoever it can aso be extremey dangerosand caims a nmber o ives every year. Peope ho go rock fshing need to ndertake a nmber osaety precations to ensre they remain sae.

aewaters w & liesaving Victoria recommend the ooing actions hen rock fshing:

Never sh by yourself.Fish in a grop o at east three peope and ithin sight o each other.I someone is ashed in, one person can stay and hep hie the other aerts emergency services(dia 000). Mobie phone sers can aso dia 112 to access emergency services.

Inform others of your plans. ays et riends or amiy kno here yo are going and hen yoi be back.

Wear light clothing.light cothing sch as shorts and a spray jacket i et yo sim easiy i yo areashed in. Jmpers may be heavy and difct to take o.

Wear appropriate footwear. Ceats, sandas and sandshoes ith non-sip soes sit dierent sraces.use the appropriate shoes or the conditions.

Carry safety gear. wear a ie jacket or boyancy vest. so, bring something boyant that can be easiythron and hed onto, to hep yo stay aoat. Carry ropes and torches.

Never sh in exposed areas during rough or large seas. Make sre yo are aare o ocaeather, se and tida conditions beore going fshing. listen to eather orecasts or ca the eatherinormation ine on 1900 937 107. Be aare that conditions may change dramaticay in a short period otime.

Observe rst, sh later.pend some time (at east 30 mintes) atching yor intended spot beorefshing to get an idea o the conditions over a se/ave cyce. wave conditions can get orse as the

tide changes - yo shod kno hether the tides are high or o and coming in or going ot.

Plan an escape route in case you are washed in. tay cam - i yo are ashed in, sim aay romthe rocks and ook or a sae pace to come ashore or stay aoat and ait or hep to arrive.

Stay alert. Dont ever trn yor back on the sea - i the aves, eather or se threaten yor fshingspot then eave immediatey.

Ask for advice from locals who know the area. hey i aays te yo hen an area isdangeros.

Caves Beach and Catherine i Bay are both home to contess rock patorms and points.

RoK FIHInGlake Macqarie oers a host o antastic rock fshing ocations,

hoever, extra precations do need tobe taken. he straian Roya lie

aving ociety states:


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9. PR PoInt JttY - PR PoInt

Access: peers Point Park, Park Rd, peers PointFaciliies: Pbic toiets, picnic aciities, pay eqipment, jetty and boat ramp, sheterAccmmdai orist Park and mote stye accommodation is avaiabe nearby.

& Meals: warners Bay is home to nmeros eateriesAracis: lake Macqarie rt Gaery, warners Bay Foreshore shared path

8. PLIAn FoRHoR PLIAn

Access: lakevie Pde, PeicanFaciliies: Pbic toiets, pay eqipment, jetty and boat rampAccmmdai orist Park and se-contained accommodation is avaiabe nearby. akeaay

& Meals: ood can be ond at Backsmiths shopping area, fne dining is ocated at Peicanmarina

Aracis: Jet boat thri rides, boat and kayak hire at Peican Marina

FIHInG WItH KIDake some time ot and go fshing ith the kids. It promotes a

heathy otdoor iestye and the chance to teach or yongergenerations abot environmenta steardship. Fishing is n, ree, and

best o a is the chance to spend some qaity amiy time together.

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