Lighthouse Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Lighthouse Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 1.6
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

Lighthouse Beach is a long, sandy oceanfront beach stretching from Tacking Point Lighthouse at its northern end southward to Lake Cathie. It is a popular destination for a variety of coastal activities, including swimming, surfing, and walking. The beach is uniquely positioned as the only patrolled beach in Port Macquarie protected from north winds, making it a favored spot during summer months. Its expansive shoreline offers opportunities for shore fishing and is also a designated 4WD-friendly beach, providing vehicle access to more remote stretches of sand. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with whale and dolphin sightings common, and features a relaxed atmosphere with convenient access to town amenities.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Rock Blackfish

Girella elevata

Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lighthouse 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Lighthouse 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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Take Lighthouse Beach with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Lighthouse Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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