Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day  Access to the launching area is controlled by a ticket machine.

A launching fee applies at the boat ramp to assist with ongoing maintenance. Whyalla is the home of Australia's best red snapper fishing with ‘big reds’ in excess of 15kgs being caught. Additionally, you can't use any explosives or chemicals in Newcastle waters. It was April and the days had still been pretty warm and the nights were starting to cool down. from the capital city of Adelaide and just under 3 hrs. The ALBAA NSW Mid Coast trip continues to be a raging success and is a highlight of our calendar year. Between spring and autumn, the beach is a popular spot for crabbing at low tide. Weekends and public holidays 10am–4pm.

Land based fishing guide for Coral Bay. Click to download the membership form here, Email it back to president@albaa.com.au with payment details. As well as the online platform, ALBAA runs at least four annual events. Including links to outside resources and any other local info you may need. The best land based snapper and salmon fishing is often experienced during the colder months. The rocky coastline and sandy beaches extending from the Point Lowly lighthouse are popular spots for salmon, garfish, tommy ruff and small to medium sized snapper. We encourage family participation and kids are always welcome. THE best fishing spots in Lake Macquarie have been revealed in a new online guide that touts the area as fishing heaven. ALBAA operates a members only closed Facebook group, articles, archives and our extensive land based fishing reference library. Many of the best spots are kept secret, known only to the avid fisherman - until now.

Found at the marina in Carrington, Throsby Creek is a popular Newcastle fishing locale where the best method of catching your limit is by dipping and scooping a net. Catches of tommy ruff (Australian herring), garfish, whiting and squid can be had, especially on the rising tide. Ph. The  ALBAA ‘Have a go’ comp runs 365 days a year and incorporates a length only leader board and participation based points award system to encourage all members to get involved and Have a Go! Squid jigs can only be used on the eastern side of Point Lowly, the best times are autumn and winter but squid catches occur all year. Fishing and boating outlets cater for fishing and boating needs. The rocky coastline and sandy beaches extending from the Point Lowly lighthouse are popular spots for salmon, garfish, tommy ruff and small to medium sized snapper. ‘if you would like to set something up in your local area you just have to let us know and we’ll be keen to help you get it off the ground!’. Throsby Creek, Carrington. from Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula. Based in soldiers point, usually have a flick a couple of times a week landbased around some of the local bays.

Blue swimmer crabs are often caught in the warmer months. As well as the online platform, ALBAA runs at least four annual events. Frozen bait, ice and some basic tackle is available from most service stations. ALBAA is actively involved in the Angel Rings Project and takes a stewardship role in rock fishing safety. Loading the Hilux with out Jock just didn't seem right but a blokes gotta do what a blokes gotta do. Getting out of the car the air was cool but there was a sense of expectancy in the air... February 1988, leaving for The Blow Holes in W.A at the end of April and really itching to pick up one more good fish before I leave to go to the Mecca of Land Based Fishing.. Friday night and it is pouring down the rain that is, my partner in crime Jock has the flu so I am left to take on the rock we called "Oasis" but you guys know as "Neverfail" on my own. Newcastle has a huge number of great fishing spots. Whyalla is a pleasant drive amid rural South Australia; just over 4 hrs.

The blue swimmer crabs are easiest to catch at low tide and as the tide turns to come in. Open: 7 days Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. It is also home to the clubrooms of the Whyalla Yacht Club, Whyalla Sport Fishing Club, Whyalla Boat owners Association and Whyalla Sea Rescue.