Ourimbah Creek
Ourimbah Creek
- Boat Ramps
- 1
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 4
Ourimbah Creek is a dynamic freshwater stream on the Central Coast of New South Wales, known for its exciting fishing opportunities within a scenic, snag-filled environment. It flows towards the coast, eventually reaching the Tuggerah Lakes system near Umina Beach, offering anglers a mix of creek fishing and estuarine influences.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Ourimbah Creek and what's needed to catch them.
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Australian Longfin Eel
Anguilla reinhardtii
Climbing Galaxias
Galaxias brevipinnis
Puye
Galaxias maculatus
Short-finned Eel
Anguilla australis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Ourimbah Creek. 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 Ourimbah Creek
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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