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Planning your next fishing trip in Newcastle, Australia ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Newcastle, NSW is a prime fishing destination on Australia’s east coast, with ocean rocks, surf beaches, tidal estuaries and the Hunter River all within easy reach. Anglers chase everything from kingfish, mulloway and snapper offshore to bream, flathead and whiting in the estuaries, with year-round lure and bait opportunities. Strategic use of tides, structure and seasonal patterns is the key to consistent fishing success around Newcastle. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Newcastle include: Newcastle Harbour, Stockton Beach, Nobbys Head, Merewether Beach, Lake Macquarie, Blacksmiths Beach, Redhead Beach, Hunter River, Shoal Bay, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 10:1 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    31%
  • First Quarter Moon - 31% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 30th June
  • Distance to earth:
    378,066 km
    Proximity:
    64.9 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Newcastle
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Thu, 30 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the Australia/Sydney timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 31% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -24 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Sydney • Sat, 20 Jun 00:04 • -32.93, 151.78

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 20 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 6 hours and 34 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:38 am 12:52 pm 06:31 pm AM PM 4.36 ft 0.92 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 06:38 am 0.92 ft
high 12:52 pm 4.36 ft
low 06:31 pm 2 ft
Tide Coefficient at 12:52 pm is 63
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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Waxing Crescent
low: , 0.72 ft
high: , 4.36 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 105
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.92 ft
high: , 4.36 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 2 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.18 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 4.43 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 2.13 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.69 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 1.38 ft
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 2.2 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.27 ft , Coeff: 60
low: , 1.54 ft
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 2.17 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.94 ft , Coeff: 49
low: , 1.67 ft
high: , 4.82 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 2.03 ft
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Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.71 ft , Coeff: 42
low: , 1.71 ft
high: , 5.02 ft , Coeff: 85
low: , 1.87 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.61 ft , Coeff: 38
low: , 1.74 ft
high: , 5.25 ft , Coeff: 92
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Newcastle

Newcastle fishing offers a compact mix of estuary, surf, rock and offshore options, all influenced by the East Australian Current. The Hunter River, Newcastle Harbour, Stockton Bight and nearby reefs give lure and bait anglers consistent access to bream, flathead, whiting, mulloway and pelagics, with tactics changing as water temperatures swing through the seasons.

In the Hunter River and harbour, the key targets are bream, flathead, whiting, luderick and mulloway. Fish the edges of rock walls, bridge pylons, marina structures and shipping wharves, focusing on the last of the run-in and first of the run-out tide for the most active bite. Soft plastics in the 2–4 inch range on 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads are highly effective for flathead and bream, especially when hopped along drop-offs and sand patches. Light braid (4–8 lb) and fluoro leaders of 6–12 lb are ideal for finesse estuary work, with a step up to 20–30 lb leader when targeting mulloway around structure.

Luderick fishing is productive along harbour rock walls and breakwaters when weed is available. Use dedicated luderick floats, small size 8–10 hooks and green weed or cabbage baits, adjusting the depth so the bait drifts right on the bottom edge of the rock face. This method is most effective on a flooding tide with clean, green water pushing into the harbour.

The beaches around Newcastle and Stockton Bight produce Australian salmon, tailor, bream, dart and sand whiting. Focus on visible gutters, rip channels and deeper holes, reading the sand formations from higher vantage points or during low tide. Prawn, beach worm and pipi baits fished on light surf gear (8–10 ft rods, 6–10 lb line) account for numbers of whiting and bream, while pilchards, metal slugs and stickbaits draw strikes from salmon and tailor. Dawn, dusk and overcast days fish best, especially on a rising tide that fills the gutters.

Rock platforms around Nobbys, Bar Beach, Merewether and south towards Dudley offer opportunities for drummer, bream, groper, luderick, salmon, tailor and seasonal kingfish. Berley with bread and use lightly weighted peeled prawns, cunjevoi or crabs for drummer and bream, keeping tackle strong: 20–30 lb mono and robust hooks to prevent bust-offs in the wash. Spinning with 40–60 g metals, soft plastics or stickbaits produces tailor, salmon and occasional kingfish when bait schools push in close, especially on dawn high tides with a bit of swell.

Offshore from Newcastle, inshore reefs and gravel patches hold snapper, morwong, flathead and kingfish. Early mornings are the prime window for snapper, with soft plastics and lightly weighted baits floated down a berley trail in 20–40 m of water. Anchor up-current of the structure and allow baits to waft naturally; 15–30 lb braid and 20–40 lb leader cover most reef fishing. Slow-trolling live baits such as slimy mackerel or yakka around reef edges and bait schools raises kingfish and seasonal pelagics like bonito, mac tuna and cobia when water temperatures are warmer.

Seasonally, summer and early autumn bring warm-water species: whiting on the beaches and flats, active estuary bream and flathead, and more consistent pelagic activity offshore. Winter sees bigger salmon, tailor and luderick along the rocks and beaches, with snapper and reef species reliable offshore. Year-round, success in Newcastle hinges on matching your approach to the structure and current: move until you find bait, adjust weights so presentations drift naturally, and time sessions around tide changes for maximum activity.

The Best Fishing Spots around Newcastle

Newcastle Harbour

A deep, working harbour with strong tidal movement that draws bream, flathead, tailor, luderick, and night-time mulloway; squid and garfish also patrol the lights. Summer and early autumn see surface action on baitfish schools, while winter brings salmon. Shore anglers work the promenades and wharves around Honeysuckle and Carrington, and boaters drift the channels and eddies near the bends; when bait is thick, action can rival Port Stephens.

Stockton Beach

A long, surf-facing beach famed for whiting, bream, flathead, tailor, and winter runs of Australian salmon; gutters and rips shift with swell and wind, so mobile anglers do best. Dawn and dusk produce tailor and salmon on metals and pilchards, with warm months offering quality whiting on the banks. Northern sections can also see passing mulloway after dark, comparable to bites around Redhead Beach.

Nobbys Head

The iconic headland at the harbour entrance offers access to deep water for luderick, drummer, snapper (in calmer swells), tailor, and pelagics like bonito and occasional kingfish in warmer currents. The nearby breakwall and rock ledges fish best on a making tide, with wash zones holding drummer and bream; when bait schools push in, it can fish similarly to Merewether’s rock platforms.

Merewether Beach

A celebrated surf beach with adjacent rock platforms producing bream, drummer, luderick, tailor, and winter salmon, plus squid in calmer pockets. Sand gutters turn on whiting and flathead in the warmer months, while the rocks shine in autumn–winter with drummer in the wash. When swell and wind align, pelagics roam the headlands much like at Nobbys Head.

Lake Macquarie

Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake offers expansive flats, drop-offs, and weed beds for flathead, bream, whiting, luderick, and seasonal kingfish and tailor. Summer brings topwater whiting and active flathead on the edges, while cooler months see tailor and salmon roam the channels; shore access at Belmont and Valentine complements boat sessions across the lake, and it often rivals Swansea Channel for consistent action.

Blacksmiths Beach

Just south of the Swansea entrance, this beach features reliable gutters for whiting, bream, flathead, and seasonal tailor and salmon. Dawn and dusk suit metals and pilchards for choppers and salmon, while warm months see shoulder-to-shoulder whiting sessions on the inner banks; it’s a strong option when Stockton Beach is wind-exposed.

Redhead Beach

A popular stretch with pronounced sand structure that regularly produces tailor, salmon, bream, and summer whiting, with the deeper gutters occasionally yielding mulloway after dark. Work the moving tides and fresh formations after a blow; the headland end can fish similarly to Dudley Beach when pelagics push bait in tight.

Hunter River

The lower Hunter around Newcastle hosts tidal reaches with flathead, bream, luderick, school mulloway, and estuary tailor, with prawn and bait runs triggering bites. Shore access near bridges and parklands complements boat drifts along drop-offs and rock bars; upstream bends and eddies can fish on par with Newcastle Harbour during stronger tides.

Shoal Bay

Inside Port Stephens, this protected bay offers clear-water flats and channels for bream, whiting, flathead, and visiting pelagics in warm months, with squid over the weed beds. It’s a reliable alternative when ocean conditions are rough, and its flats sight-fishing can resemble the better edges of Lake Macquarie during summer.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Newcastle area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 7 wharf(s) in this area.

Merewether Street Wharf - 0.76175974022km , Market Wharf - 0.76175974022km , Lee Wharf - 1.32259961575km , Kings Wharf - 1.37049288772km , Steamers Wharf - 1.64427446809km , Dyke Wharf - 1.95649107462km , Throsby Wharf - 2.03065445469km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 8 beaches and bays in this area.

Newcastle Beach - 0.49121918452km , Horse Shoe Beach - 1.37049288772km , Nobbys Beach - 1.37049288772km , Little Park Beach - 1.98918334443km , Merewether Beach - 2.84630150867km , Dixon Park Beach - 2.84630150867km , Dudley Beach - 7.03406020682km , Redhead Beach - 10.75454226872km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 5 main harbours in this area.

Newcastle Harbour - 0.51851888875km, The Basin - 1.32486160259km, Inner Basin - 1.32486160259km, North Harbour - 2.54708491336km, Port Waratah - 3.50765347113km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Newcastle. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Newcastle Beach - 0.49121918452km , Newcastle Harbour - 0.51851888875km , Honeysuckle Point - 0.51851888875km , Merewether Street Wharf - 0.76175974022km , Market Wharf - 0.76175974022km , Lee Wharf - 1.32259961575km , Throsby Creek - 1.32486160259km , The Basin - 1.32486160259km , Inner Basin - 1.32486160259km , Horse Shoe Beach - 1.37049288772km , Kings Wharf - 1.37049288772km , Nobbys Beach - 1.37049288772km , Walsh Island - 1.45786123135km , Steamers Wharf - 1.64427446809km , Dyke Wharf - 1.95649107462km , Little Park Beach - 1.98918334443km , Throsby Wharf - 2.03065445469km , Nobbys Head - 2.13968349411km , North Harbour - 2.54708491336km , Merewether Beach - 2.84630150867km , Dixon Park Beach - 2.84630150867km , Walsh Point - 3.1303907491km , Port Waratah - 3.50765347113km , Table Island - 5.13261166692km , Moscheto Island - 5.27550327389km , Glenrock Lagoon - 5.62442263875km , Dempsey Island - 5.84651407969km , Little Red Head - 6.0076717793km , Spit Island - 6.79256653606km , Dudley Beach - 7.03406020682km , Kooragang Island - 7.6295719352km , Ash Island - 7.6295719352km , Sandy Island - 8.07697376674km , Mud Island - 8.07697376674km , Smiths Island - 8.99383469175km , Redhead Lagoon - 9.04740437929km , Dunns Island - 9.91363169221km , Wallis Island - 9.91589700086km , Upper Moscheto Island - 9.94392557573km , Redhead Beach - 10.75454226872km

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