Bonville
- Saltwater
- Beach
Bonville
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.8
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 4
Bonville is a coastal fishing destination on the New South Wales Coffs Coast, centered around a long, sweeping beach and its associated tidal creek system. The area is characterized by its 6.8-kilometer stretch of sand, bordered by the Bongil Bongil National Park, offering a mix of sheltered estuary fishing and expansive beachfront. The northern end of Bonville Beach is defined by the mouth of Bonville Creek, a saltwater estuary that provides calm, accessible water ideal for family fishing and small boats, set against a backdrop of rich birdlife and natural surroundings.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Bonville and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Bonville. 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.
Within Bonville Creek, fallen trees and deeper holes are key structures for mangrove jack and other estuary species. The mouth of Bonville Creek, where it meets the sea, is a noted spot for jewfish on the outgoing tide. Along Bonville Beach, anglers should seek out the deeper gutters that form close to shore, which hold species like tailor, bream, and whiting. The surrounding rocky headlands, like Bonville Head, also provide shore fishing opportunities.
Know where you can legally fish on Bonville
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.
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.
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.
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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