Buttons Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
Buttons Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.4
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 0
Buttons Beach is a 2.7-kilometer-long north-facing beach located in Ulverstone on Tasmania's northwest coast. It is bordered to the west by the 1-kilometer-long training wall of the River Leven and features a wide recreation reserve with picnic areas, parks, and a caravan park. The beach offers a scenic, family-friendly environment with golden sands and generally calm waters, making it a popular destination for a variety of coastal activities.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Buttons Beach and what's needed to catch them.
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Buttons 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 most prominent fishing structure is the 1-kilometer-long River Leven training wall at the western border of the beach. This man-made feature attracts baitfish and predatory species. The open beach itself, with its 2.7-kilometer expanse, offers numerous spots for surf casting, particularly where subtle gutters or sandbars may form.
Know where you can legally fish on Buttons 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.
Tasmania licenses and regulations
Tasmania Boating Regulations
Official Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) Safe Boating Handbook, covering Tasmania's boating rules, required safety equipment by vessel size and operational area, and navigation rules.
Tasmania Fishing License
Official Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) page for Tasmania's inland angling licence. A current angling licence is required to fish freshwater (rod, reel or line), including farm dams; buy online, by phone, or through Service Tasmania.
Tasmania Fishing Regulations
Official IFS hub for Tasmania's inland (freshwater) fishing rules, linking season dates and times, bag and size limits, and allowed angling methods, which can vary water to water across the state's trout lakes and rivers.
Tasmania Stream Access Laws
Tasmania has no standalone stream-access statute page; this is the closest official source - the IFS Anglers Access Program, explaining that an angling licence does not grant the right to cross private property and that signposted access points are established with landowners.
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