North Beach

Saltwater
Beach

North Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 1
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

North Beach at Mylestom is a peaceful coastal village and a premier destination for shore-based anglers on the NSW North Coast. Nestled between the Bellinger River and a sweeping, uncrowded surf beach, this location offers a unique blend of river estuary and open ocean fishing opportunities. The area is characterized by its tranquil atmosphere, family-friendly facilities, and a coastline that is one of the least developed in the region, with much of the foreshore retained in public ownership. This creates a beautiful and resilient natural environment where the rivers meet the sea, providing diverse habitats for a range of saltwater species.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Rock Blackfish

Girella elevata

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

Yellowtail Scad

Trachurus novaezelandiae

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on North 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.

Prime locations include the surf beach itself, focusing on deeper gutters between sandbars. The Bellinger River foreshore at Mylestom, with its shady lawns and park, provides accessible riverbank fishing. The area near the river mouth, where the Bellinger and Kalang rivers enter the ocean between North Beach and North Hungry Head Beach, is a natural hotspot due to the concentration of bait and game fish moving with the tides. The netted tidal pool area may hold fish on an incoming tide.

Know where you can legally fish on North 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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