If you’ve got a hankering for a piece of fresh bream, why not cut out the middleman and head down to the water to catch dinner yourself. As we welcome warmer weather there’s no better time to get the hook, line and sinker packed up for a spot of fishing.
The Central Coast is home to waterways, lakes and ocean entrances brimming with fish ready to be snapped up and turned into a delicious meal. Whether you’re a beginner fisher, a part time hobbyist or you’re an experienced angler on the hunt for fertile waters, check out our list of the best fishing spots on the Central Coast.
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The Entrance
Tucked under The Entrance Bridge there’s a rapid flow of water connecting the lake to the ocean making it a generous thoroughfare for all kinds of fish. Set yourself up on the shallow banks with a rod for the day or brave it at night to catch some big ones by net fishing as the tides change. If you’re lucky you’ll snag a blackfish, bream, flathead or whiting.Â
Tuggerah Lake
The local fishing legends will tell you there’s always a hearty pack of fish flowing wherever there’s a calm tidal range. The good news is, Tuggerah Lake is as still and tranquil as they come, with the serene waters bringing a rainbow of fish including flathead and mullet. With such peaceful surrounds this is the ideal fishing spot for those wanting to kick back and drink it all in with a quiet day on the banks of Tuggerah Lake.
Rip Bridge
If you consider yourself a more seasoned fisherfolk then make your way over to The Rip Bridge for some active angling. Not for the faint hearted, the tides surrounding the bridge really do pack a punch so be prepared to cop the elements. The positive uptick here is that with the strong tides comes a decent array of fish ripe for the catching. After a successful day you could be taking home a bucket full of jewfish, tailor, whiting and bream.Â
Lake Munmorah
Head to Lake Munmorah for the stunning outlook where the bush meets water, then stay for the chance to catch some flathead, bream, trevally tailor and even Australian Salmon. Beloved by locals and out-of-towners alike, this picturesque fishing spot is big enough to accommodate everyone with plenty of space to set up for the day around the large circumference of the lake. Once you’re satisfied with your catches be sure to stick around for dusk where the magic of day soaks into the night painting the sky with warm pinks and dusty oranges.
Long Jetty
Nothing screams summer quite like getting stuck into a bucket of fresh prawns plucked from the sea. Rather than waiting at the fish and chips shop, try your hand at catching a few crustaceans of your own at Long Jetty. On the western shore of Toowoon Bay the shallow waters make it an ideal spot for raking in a few prawns. Your best bet is to plant yourself on the jetty and cast a net out into the water before swiftly pulling it back towards you. There’s a fair bit of grunt work involved but trust us, the pay off is well worth it – those sweet, juicy prawns will be the best reward.
Terrigal
If you head to Terrigal you’ll hear tales of locals catching huge marlin and Spanish Mackerel. If you’d like to become part of the folklore, make your way to the haven andand cast your line off the cliff edge for the best chance at walking away with a prize catch. Don’t be disheartened if you don’t get the big one there are plenty of impressive kingfish, salmon and tailor to be caught.
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