Iluka Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Iluka Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.3
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

Iluka Beach is a long, straight shore beach stretching approximately 2.7 kilometers along the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Clarence River. This coastal village is renowned for its pristine beaches and world-class fishing, offering a mix of surf, jetty, and break wall angling opportunities. The beach is separated from Andersons Beach by the Iluka break wall, a prominent structure that attracts both surfers and anglers. The landscape is characterized by its proximity to the Iluka Nature Reserve, a World Heritage-listed littoral rainforest, and Bundjalung National Park, with the town maintaining a relaxed, water-focused atmosphere.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Iluka Beach and what's needed to catch them.

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Mangrove Jack

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Mulloway

Argyrosomus japonicus

School Whiting

Sillago flindersi

Southern Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus maccoyii

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Yellowtail Scad

Trachurus novaezelandiae

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Iluka Beach. 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.

Key land-based fishing spots include the Iluka Jetty, the Iluka Break Wall, and Iluka Bluff. The sandy gutters at Iluka Bluff Beach are productive troughs. The Spenser Street Jetty is a safe public structure. For those with 4WD access, the southern stretches of Bundjalung National Park, specifically Shark Bay, provide 16 kilometers of beachfront north to Evans Head.

Know where you can legally fish on Iluka Beach

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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