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Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

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Planning your next fishing trip in Sydney, Australia ? Today is a poor 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.

Sydney, Australia offers incredibly diverse fishing, from land-based rock and beach fishing to sheltered harbour and offshore reef systems. Anglers can target everything from bream and flathead in Sydney Harbour to kingfish, tuna and marlin out wide, making Sydney one of the most productive and accessible fishing destinations on the east coast. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Sydney include: Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay, Hawkesbury River, Port Hacking, Manly Wharf, Watsons Bay, Bare Island, Long Reef, Narrabeen Lagoon, 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 9:56 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:
    41%
  • First Quarter Moon - 41% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~9 days on 30th June
  • Distance to earth:
    382,917 km
    Proximity:
    53.5 %
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 Sydney
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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    04:19 am - 06:19 am
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    10:25 am - 12:25 pm
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    04:32 pm - 06:32 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:39 pm - 12:39 am
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 41% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -51 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Sydney • Sun, 21 Jun 15:40 • -33.868, 151.207

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 21 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 5 hours and 5 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:44 am 08:30 am 02:56 pm 08:45 pm AM PM 4.99 ft 1.08 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 01:44 am 4.99 ft
low 08:30 am 1.08 ft
high 02:56 pm 4.49 ft
low 08:45 pm 2.03 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:44 am is 83
Tide Coefficient at 02:56 pm is 67
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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Current Fishing Weather

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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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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.15 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 1.08 ft
high: , 4.23 ft , Coeff: 59
low: , 2.2 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.99 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 1.08 ft
high: , 4.49 ft , Coeff: 67
low: , 2.03 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.82 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 1.12 ft
high: , 4.79 ft , Coeff: 77
low: , 1.8 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 4.72 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 88
low: , 1.54 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 4.63 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 5.41 ft , Coeff: 97
low: , 1.28 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 4.59 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 1.18 ft
high: , 5.71 ft , Coeff: 107
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 1.05 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 6 ft , Coeff: 117
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 4.56 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 1.08 ft
high: , 6.23 ft , Coeff: 124
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Sydney

Fishing in Sydney, Australia is shaped by a mix of estuary, harbour, rock, beach and bluewater grounds, giving shore-based and boat anglers year-round options. Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay, Pittwater and the offshore reefs along the New South Wales coast all hold quality fish if you understand seasonal movements and match your tactics to local conditions.

Summer and early autumn are prime months for warm-water species. Yellowtail kingfish push into Sydney Harbour, the heads and inshore reefs, responding well to live squid, yellowtail and slimies slow-trolled or fished on downriggers. Surface-feeding Australian salmon, tailor and bonito work bait schools around headlands and harbour markers; small metal slugs, stickbaits and lightly weighted pilchards cast into bust-ups are highly effective. Offshore, warm currents can bring mahi mahi to the FADs and trap buoys, while tuna and marlin patrol the shelf and beyond for boat anglers watching temperature breaks and bait sign.

In winter, the focus shifts to bread-and-butter species. Bream, flathead, luderick and trevally dominate catches in the harbour, bays and rivers. Structure is the key: fish bridge pylons, wharves, rock walls and moorings with lightly weighted baits such as peeled prawn, nippers and strip baits. Luderick specialists target kelp-lined washes and estuary rock walls using green weed under fine pencil floats. Offshore, snapper gather on inshore reefs and gravel beds; soft plastics on 3/8–1/2oz jigheads and lightly weighted floaters with pilchard or squid strips are standard Sydney approaches.

Habitat variety is Sydney’s biggest strength. Sand flats inside the harbour and in Botany Bay are classic spots for whiting and flathead. Work the edges of drop-offs on a rising tide with small surface lures, worms or nippers for whiting, and hop soft plastics, vibes or small hardbodies along the bottom for flathead. Rock platforms around South Head, North Head, Maroubra and the Northern Beaches produce drummer, bream, tailor and salmon; use cunje, peeled prawn and bread berley for drummer in the washes, and metal lures or ganged pilchards for pelagics. Surf beaches like Bondi, Maroubra, Cronulla and Collaroy fish well around gutters and rip banks where salmon, tailor, whiting and jewfish patrol.

On the tactical side, light gear is a major advantage in Sydney’s clear water. In the harbour, 6–10lb braid with 8–12lb fluorocarbon leaders suits bream, whiting and flathead, stepping up to 20–40lb leaders for kings and jewfish around heavy structure. Tides and low-light windows are crucial: early morning and late afternoon on a running tide usually see the best bite, especially around headlands, marker buoys and reef edges. Squid are a key bait species and a target in their own right; work quality jigs in natural or prawn patterns around kelp beds and lighted wharves to secure fresh squid for kingfish or jewfish sessions.

Boat anglers should constantly watch their sounder for bait schools, temperature changes and reef edges. In the harbour and bays, a slow drift over contours with soft plastics or lightly weighted baits finds scattered fish. Offshore, anchor and berley over reef when chasing snapper or drift wider broken ground for mixed reef species. By aligning your approach with Sydney’s seasonal patterns, reading the structure and fine-tuning tackle to the conditions, the city’s waters can produce consistent results from land or boat.

The Best Fishing Spots around Sydney

Sydney Harbour

Australia’s most famous urban waterway offers year-round action for bream, flathead, trevally, and winter Australian salmon, with summer runs of yellowtail kingfish around markers and headlands; squid and luderick are reliable near kelp and structure, and land-based options like Manly Wharf and Watsons Bay complement superb boat fishing across coves, pylons, and deep channels.

Botany Bay

A broad, accessible estuary famed for whiting on the flats, flathead along drop-offs, and bream around structure; summer brings kingfish to the oil wharf pylons and headlands while tailor and salmon work the bait schools in cooler months; shore options from Brighton-Le-Sands to La Perouse complement productive boat drifts over the sand flats.

Hawkesbury River

This vast system produces estuary and upper-river targets including big mulloway (jewfish), flathead, bream, and seasonal luderick, with brackish-to-fresh reaches offering bass upstream; deep rock walls, bridges, and eddies fish well year-round, and nearby estuarine arms like Pittwater and Broken Bay add pelagic opportunities.

Port Hacking

Clear tidal channels and sand flats yield whiting, flathead, and bream, while the deeper holes and rocky points turn up mulloway and summertime kingfish; boaters drift the main channels and drop-offs, with productive shore access from Gunnamatta Bay to South West Arm.

Manly Wharf

A classic land-based hub where ferry wharf structure attracts trevally, bream, tailor, and night-time squid, with summer shots at kingfish when bait is thick; it’s a convenient fallback to broader Sydney Harbour options and pairs well with the nearby ocean-facing beaches.

Watsons Bay

Harbour headland meets protected bay for a mix of pelagics and estuary species: expect kingfish around structure in the warm months, salmon and tailor in cooler periods, and consistent bream, flathead, and luderick along the edges; shore spots and boat drifts both shine, with quick access to North Head and South Head.

Bare Island

This La Perouse landmark offers access to kelp beds and reef where squid, bream, and drummer are staples, with passing bonito and salmon in season and the chance for kingfish in summer; it’s a prime shore alternative to boat work in nearby Botany Bay.

Long Reef

A famed northern beaches platform with reef edges, wash zones, and gutters that produce drummer, bream, and luderick, plus seasonal pelagics like bonito, tailor, and salmon; it’s a productive ocean-rock option relative to harbour spots like Clifton Gardens Wharf when bait pushes along the coast.

Narrabeen Lagoon

A popular family-friendly lagoon for flathead, bream, and summer whiting on the flats, with tailor and the odd mulloway around deeper pockets; shore access is extensive and small craft can cover channels efficiently, offering a calm alternative to open-water venues like Botany Bay.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Sydney 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 6 wharf(s) in this area.

Cockle Bay Wharf - 0.64788345343km , Finger Wharf - 1.26637538343km , Man O’War Jetty - 1.34254045967km , McMahons Point Wharf - 2.2197591601km , Jeffreys Street Wharf - 2.2197591601km , Beulah Street Wharf - 2.2197591601km

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 10 beaches and bays in this area.

Cockle Bay Wharf - 0.64788345343km , Cockle Bay - 0.75244651704km , Jones Bay Marina - 1.23427065338km , Woolloomooloo Bay - 1.41171474215km , Jerremon Bay - 1.45261975163km , Elizabeth Macarthur Bay - 1.56567184411km , Blackwattle Bay - 1.84952235528km , Elizabeth Bay - 1.98425334508km , White Bay - 2.15974041787km , Walsh Bay - 2.2197591601km

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 2 main harbours in this area.

Darling Harbour - 0.67477262728km, Jones Bay Marina - 1.23427065338km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Sydney. 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.

Cockle Bay Wharf - 0.64788345343km , Darling Harbour - 0.67477262728km , Cockle Bay - 0.75244651704km , Pyrmont - 0.97698326653km , Kogerrah - 1.00091797224km , Sydney Cove - 1.03757894503km , Kogarah - 1.1579363847km , Gurrajin - 1.20783147747km , Jones Bay Marina - 1.23427065338km , Finger Wharf - 1.26637538343km , Farm Cove - 1.27363312158km , Man O’War Jetty - 1.34254045967km , Pyrmont Point - 1.35494818802km , Peacock Point - 1.3585701898km , Bennelong Point - 1.3804890007km , Woolloomooloo Bay - 1.41171474215km , Jerremon Bay - 1.45261975163km , Millers Point - 1.53374368421km , Elizabeth Macarthur Bay - 1.56567184411km , Dawes Point - 1.58168290536km , Mrs Macquaries Point - 1.67603632132km , Blackwattle Bay - 1.84952235528km , Blues Point - 1.88826965417km , Simmons Point - 1.93145312887km , Elizabeth Bay - 1.98425334508km , Kirribilli Point - 1.99085946111km , Balls Head - 2.09258533225km , McMahons Point - 2.12157466421km , Blackwattle Cove - 2.1227093337km , Elizabeth Point - 2.14836186751km , White Bay - 2.15974041787km , Garden Island - 2.21023028478km , Fort Denison - 2.21056592216km , McMahons Point Wharf - 2.2197591601km , Walsh Bay - 2.2197591601km , Jeffreys Street Wharf - 2.2197591601km , Beulah Street Wharf - 2.2197591601km , Glebe Island - 2.2236078657km , Macleay Point - 2.28381396359km , Lake Northam - 2.29327829463km

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