Perkins Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
Perkins Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.8
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 8
Perkins Beach is a prime land-based fishing destination located just south of Wollongong, stretching for over four kilometers from Port Kembla Beach to Windang Beach. This expansive, flat sandy beach borders bushland reserves and is notable for its proximity to a significant offshore artificial reef, creating diverse fishing opportunities for shore anglers. The beach is also a popular, designated off-leash area for dogs year-round.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Perkins Beach and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
Blue Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Dusky Flathead
Platycephalus fuscus
Luderick
Girella tricuspidata
Mulloway
Argyrosomus japonicus
Silver Trevally
Pseudocaranx dentex
Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
Yellowtail Scad
Trachurus novaezelandiae
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Perkins 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.
The entire length of Perkins Beach offers surf fishing opportunities. A key feature is the Wollongong offshore artificial reef, situated about 2.4 km offshore from Perkins Beach in 34 meters of water. This reef, constructed from steel pinnacle-style modules, is designed to create productive fish habitat and is a significant attractor for pelagic and reef species.
Know where you can legally fish on Perkins 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.
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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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