Twelve Mile Creek
Twelve Mile Creek
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Twelve Mile Creek is a freshwater stream flowing through New South Wales, Australia, known primarily as a destination for Australian bass fishing. It forms part of the Port Stephens estuary system, with its lower reaches accessible via Tanilba Bay within the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park. The area offers a mix of natural bushland and developed access points, catering to anglers seeking both freshwater and estuarine species.
Species & education
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
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The creek can be divided into distinct sections based on access and environment. The upper freshwater reaches flow through areas like the Australian Motorhomes Tourist Park, approximately 46 kilometers north of Newcastle. The lower estuarine section near Tanilba Bay is characterized by tidal influence and mangrove-lined banks, forming part of the marine park's waterways. The middle sections connect these areas, transitioning from freshwater stream to brackish estuary.
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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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