Key fishing locations include the deep channel of the creek mouth at Boambee Beach, locally known for gutters and the "Bream Hole" against the northern rocks. The "jewfish hole" near Boambee Creek Reserve is a noted deep hole. The bridge pylons and adjacent structures at the railway bridge, Hogbin Drive bridge, and Sawtell Road bridge attract bream, luderick, and jewfish. The expansive sand flats throughout the middle estuary are prime territory for whiting and flathead. The narrow, winding passage of Newport Creek, leading to a lake, offers great crabbing and fishing opportunities. Fallen timber and mangrove stands along the banks are ideal for targeting mangrove jack.