Hacking River
Hacking River
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 2
The Hacking River is a coastal stream situated to the south of Sydney, New South Wales. It flows through a mix of suburban and natural bushland areas before entering Port Hacking, providing a diverse estuarine and freshwater fishing environment within easy reach of the metropolitan area.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Hacking River and what's needed to catch them.
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Australian Longfin Eel
Anguilla reinhardtii
Short-finned Eel
Anguilla australis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Hacking 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.
Know where you can legally fish on Hacking 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.
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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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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