Barnard River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

The Barnard River is a perennial waterway within the Manning River catchment, flowing through the scenic landscapes of the Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales. It offers a classic Australian freshwater fishing experience, characterized by its clear, flowing waters and diverse riparian environment.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Barnard River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Longfin Eel

Anguilla reinhardtii

Australian Smelt

Retropinna semoni

Freshwater Catfish

Tandanus tandanus

Mountain Galaxias

Galaxias olidus

Willang

Tandanus bellingerensis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Barnard River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Bretti Reserve

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Barnard River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

New South Wales licenses and regulations

New South Wales Boating Regulations

Official Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime) hub for safety and rules on NSW waterways, including the Boating Handbook, lifejacket and safety-equipment requirements, and navigation and speed rules.

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New South Wales Fishing License

Official Service NSW page for the NSW recreational fishing fee/licence. Anyone fishing NSW waters (fresh or salt) must pay the recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt unless exempt. See the page for current fees and exemptions.

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New South Wales Fishing Regulations

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries hub for recreational fishing rules, covering saltwater and freshwater bag and size limits, possession limits, gear rules and closures.

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New South Wales Stream Access Laws

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries Angler Access page - NSW's closest equivalent to a stream-access page. Explains the public right to fish tidal waters, legal stream access via public land, and that crossing private land needs the owner's permission.

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Take Barnard River with you

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