Fossil Bluff
- Saltwater
- Beach
Fossil Bluff
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.1
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 1
Fossil Bluff is a coastal conservation area on Tasmania's North-West Coast, renowned for its dramatic geological history and scenic beauty. The site features striking sandstone cliffs rising approximately 30 meters from the shoreline at Freestone Cove, with rock layers dating back hundreds of millions of years. This location offers a unique blend of historical exploration and coastal fishing opportunities, with access to a sheltered bay and expansive ocean views.
Species & education
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Gummy Shark
Mustelus antarcticus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Fossil Bluff. 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 Fossil Bluff
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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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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