Tilligerry Creek
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Tilligerry Creek
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 11
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 5
Tilligerry Creek is a tidal estuary and stream system located within the Port Stephens Council area on the New South Wales coast. It forms part of the extensive Hunter River estuary system and flows into the western reaches of Port Stephens harbour. The waterway is characterized by its estuarine environment, with tidal influence dictating water movement, depth, and fishing conditions. The surrounding area includes residential communities, natural foreshores, and active oyster farming leases.
Species & education
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Blue Mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Dusky Flathead
Platycephalus fuscus
Tarwhine
Rhabdosargus sarba
Yellowfin Bream
Acanthopagrus australis
Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Tilligerry 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 Tilligerry 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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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