Jervis Bay
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Jervis Bay
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 52
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 35
Jervis Bay is a breathtaking marine park and a premier fishing destination on the New South Wales South Coast. It is a dedicated marine sanctuary characterized by crystal-clear waters, vibrant white sand beaches, and exceptionally diverse marine life. The bay's status as a high-priority conservation area ensures a healthy and productive fishery, offering anglers a wide range of opportunities from tranquil inshore and estuary fishing to world-class offshore game fishing. Its waters are managed as part of the Jervis Bay Marine Park, which extends from Kinghorn Point in the north to Sussex Inlet in the south.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Jervis Bay and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Jervis Bay. 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.
The bay's structure includes numerous inshore reefs, rock platforms, and sandy beaches that hold fish. The Torpedo Tubes area is globally famous for land-based marlin. The inshore reefs consistently hold Snapper and Kingfish. Jervis Bay beaches are reliable for Whiting and Bream. Offshore, productive grounds include The Banks and Mount Fuji to the north for Marlin. The many ocean rock platforms are excellent for Luderick and Drummer.
Know where you can legally fish on Jervis Bay
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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