Tathra Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Tathra Beach

Saltwater
Beach

Sq. miles: 0.5
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 10

Tathra Beach is a stunning three-kilometer stretch of clean sand located in the heart of Tathra, stretching north from the historic Tathra Wharf to the dynamic Mogareeka Inlet at the mouth of the Bega River. The beach is protected from southerly winds, making it a highly regarded land-based fishing destination for surf anglers and estuarine waders. The area offers deep-water access from the wharf and vast stretches of shoreline, with success heavily dependent on mastering local tide changes.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Eastern Blue Groper

Achoerodus viridis

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Rock Blackfish

Girella elevata

Sand Whiting

Sillago ciliata

Silver Trevally

Pseudocaranx dentex

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

Yellowtail Scad

Trachurus novaezelandiae

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Tathra 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 expansive Tathra Beach itself is a reliable location, where anglers target the deeper gutters formed along the shoreline. The historic Tathra Wharf provides exceptional deep-water access and is renowned for Australian salmon and tailor, particularly during early morning. Mogareeka Inlet, at the northern end of the beach, offers superb flathead and bream fishing along its tidal sand spits and channel drop-offs. The protected corners of the inlet are preferred during windy days.

Know where you can legally fish on Tathra 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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