Fun Fishing in Coffs Harbour

Luke Young • July 22, 2021

Have some free daylight hours to spare on the Coffs Coast? Here’s 7 fun fishing spots close to our apartments!

Note: for gear hire, give MO Tackle & Outdoors a go! Here’s the link to their website.


1.     Offshore – Both Coffs Harbor Deep Sea Fishing and KC’s Fishing Charter can cater a fun, thrilling day of offshore fishing with all equipment included! Check them out and set out across the blue water

2.     Boambee or Park Beach – Join the ranks of those casting away by the sandbanks and chasing all manner of fish, from mulloway to bream and whiting! Those deep sections of water right by the shore where water breaks over sandbanks is where you want to be.

3.     Coffs Creek – Wade the shallows along the beautiful creek in a dedicated spot down by the Promenade! You’ll chase flathead, bream and whiting as you cast away in these smaller waterways to the sounds of local birds chirping away!

4.     Bellinger River – for the true sports fishing experience, you’ll likely want to chase some bass and will find the freshwater stretches of the Bellinger River very rewarding. It’s about 30 minutes’ drive from the Jetty Precinct (the farthest on our list), but well worth the journey.

5.     The Jetty – that’s right! The iconic Jetty is yours to cast off from either the top or even the smaller, lower deck! It’s great for finding bream, trevally and whiting with the odd kingfish and mulloway caught too!

6.     The Marina – There’s a plethora of places to cast off at the Marina. A particular favourite of ours is behind the Fishing Co-Op, as it’s perfect for families and with easy car-park access. Super for bream, whiting, flathead, trevally and tailor!

7.     South Wall – the ocean side of the South Wall is renowned for the frequent catching of mackerel, tuna, mulloway, kingfish, snapper and more! However, pick a safe day and keep your wits about you.


Hopefully now you know all you need for a wonderful day out fishing! If you haven’t yet booked accommodation for your upcoming trip to Coffs Harbour, feel free to follow the link and view our availability, right in the heart of the Jetty.

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