Fishing in Marramarra National Park

Marramarra National Park sits on the southern bank of the Hawkesbury River, roughly 40 kilometres north of Sydney's CBD.

The park runs from the Hawkesbury's edge south through sandstone ridges and creek valleys to the Old Northern Road, with Berowra Creek forming its eastern boundary.

The water here is tidal estuarine creek country — mangrove-fringed, sheltered, and largely accessible only by paddle or on foot. The name itself is a clue: Marramarra is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning "many fish."

Marramarra Creek is the park's main waterway and the one most anglers will spend time on. It rises outside the park near Dural and flows down to meet Berowra Creek, passing through the campground that bears its name.

Paddling in by canoe or kayak is the practical way to reach the better stretches — the campground sits on the Hawkesbury shore and gives access to both the creek and the river itself.

The Hawkesbury's tidal influence reaches well into the creek system, which shapes what you'll find and when.

Coba Creek, Fiddletown Creek, Layburys Creek, and Pumpkin Point Creek are among the smaller tributaries draining into Marramarra Creek and the broader system.

These are tight, shaded waterways — the kind of country where you're working close to structure rather than casting distance. Access to most of the park's water is genuinely remote by Sydney standards.

There are no boat ramps inside the park, and the road network doesn't reach the creek systems. The Marramarra Creek campground is boat-access only. Gentlemans Halt campground, also on the Hawkesbury, is similarly reached by water.

Plan your trip around tides and carry everything in. NSW fishing regulations apply throughout the park.

Check with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for any conditions specific to the park before you go — rules can change, and fishing in a protected area carries real responsibility.

The fish were here long before the anglers, and the park exists partly to keep it that way.