Clarence Valley Fishing Guide by Clarence Valley Independent

Over 30 great ďŹ shing locations to wet a line around the Clarence Valley

Twelve months of tides

2019-2020

Free

Boat Ramps Brag Board around the - some of the Clarence Valley best catches

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ere it is. Our seventh edition of Catch It in the Clarence and Beyond. The Clarence Valley is fast becoming a fisherman's paradise, with plenty of onshore and offshore destinations to wet your appetite. Whether you enjoy fishing or simply throwing a line in and relaxing on the river bank, there is something to be said about the Clarence Valley and its surrounds not only is the fishing great, it is spectacular. No matter what fishing you're into, there is plenty on offer here in the Clarence. Catch It in the Clarence and Beyond provides you

with a wealth of fishing information written by some of the valley’s most experienced anglers, Mick Leavey, Dave Gaden, Mark Hooklyn, Paul Kneller and Ted McLean. We hope that you find the information in this booklet helpful and that you have an enjoyable stay in the Clarence Valley. Don’t forget to tell all your family and friends about this wonderful holiday and fishing destination. We urge you to support the businesses who have advertised in this booklet as without their support we would not be able to provide this information to you free.

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The Writers I have grown up with fishing in my blood. School Holidays were always to great fishing places like Noosa, 1770 and Fraser Island. I was able to live and fish in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales when I entered the workforce. If I wasn’t fishing my local trout streams near Glen Innes or chasing Murray Cod, I would be travelling to Cape York fishing for Barra, Mangrove Jack and Queenfish. I was fortunate to have some of the best Bass dams right at my front door step when I was living in the Hunter Valley.

Fishing trips to the coast were also a common occurrence, whether it be to Yamba or the Northern Territory and Arnhemland. Always spending my spare time around tackle shops I thought it might be easier to buy one, so I purchased Yamba Bait & Tackle in 2008. I started crafting lures (a skill I picked up as a child) and my lures are now fairly well known in the fishing industry and have a reputation of excellence. Mick

I am the owner and operator of Marina Boat & Tackle and Reeltime Fishing Charters in Yamba. I first visited and fished Yamba in 1973, and have fished here ever since, spending 20 plus years competition fishing, both deep sea and rock, beach and estuary fishing. I had my own Internet fishing show “the fishwhisperers” with best mates Paul Burt (ch7 fishing presenter Qld) and Wazza Bray (LMG) for about 4 years. I have been running fishing charters in Yamba since 2007, and currently run two

deep-sea boats, I spend around 180 days at sea a year - I am a total fishing tragic. If I’m not taking people fishing on my charter boats, I am in my tackle shop at Yamba Marina talking fishing. Days off are spent fishing with mates anywhere from Oyster Channel to Darwin. My greatest thrill these days comes from teaching people to fish and watching someone catch that fish of a lifetime. Living every fisherman’s dream in paradise Yamba. Dave

Paul Kneller

I first started fishing the Clarence River in 1989. I fell in love with the area and moved my family here in January 1997. At the time, my wife Cheryl and I were operating a small business known as “Deception lures!” After the sale of Deception we ran Big River Bait and Tackle in Maclean for a number of years. I have pretty much done every style of fishing you can think of. We pioneered a lot of the techniques on the Clarence, catching Mullaway on soft plastics was pretty

much unheard of before Big River Bait and Tackle was around. We developed the first Vibration Blade (Shake & Bakes) designed for the Clarence area. Steve Starling was a regular visitor, we spent countless hours perfecting our techniques on the Rocky Mouth reef in Maclean, many of those hours were captured on film for several fishing DVD’s. I wrote a fishing location round up for the Fishing Monthly group. Paul

Mark Hooklyn

I was born in Tingha NSW, where I spent my childhood catching craybobs and carp. I spent most of my holidays Bass fishing in the Clarence Valley, catching Bass, catfish and eels. As I got older I couldn’t wait for holidays to come around so I moved to the Clarence Valley when I was 16 and have been fishing at every opportunity since. I have had some highly regarded fishermen as mentors and friends with my great Uncle Norm Tibbett, who fished the

coast from Coffs to Sandon, and Allan Rooks of Maclean, who knows the lower Clarence better than most. From the snaggy log lined Orara River to the rocky gorges of the Clarence and Mann Rivers we truly live in God’s country. Three years ago I re-opened the BP Marina Service Station in Sth Grafton and established a fishing tackle store. These days we carry a wide range of bait and tackle to cater to all your fishing needs. Mark

Ted McLean

My earliest fishing memories are of catching Salmon and Mullet on cord hand lines in the Barwon river in Victoria. Fast forward a few years and it was cold rainy nights on piers and rock ledges chasing Snapper. In my early twenties I discovered land based game fishing and 40 years later I am still at it. Lexie and I moved to the Clarence six years ago so I don’t pretend to be a local expert. Being new to an area does tend to make you work a bit harder on your fishing.

The best advice I can give holiday makers and traveling fisho’s is to use the knowledge you already have. If you are a Snapper fisherman just upsize the tackle a bit for Jew ,the rest doesn’t change it's still fish the tides and use the freshest bait you can get. If Bream or Flathead are the target look for structure and bait supply. Rock walls and drains running into the main river are a good starting point. Good luck. Ted

Mick Leavey

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Locations & Writers Pg 33 Pg 28 Pg 37 Pg 19 Pg 50 Pg 62 Pg 43 Pg 54 Pg 56 Pg 29 Pg 14 Pg 27 Pg 34 Pg 57 Pg 17 Pg 25 Pg 38

Pg 42 Red Cliff/Brooms Head Pg 44 Rocky Mouth Maclean# - Paul Kneller Pg 41 Sandon River Pg 52 Shark Bay - Ted McLean Pg 65 Sportsman’s Creek - Mark Hooklyn Pg 48 The Barges# Pg 46 The Broadwater - Paul Kneller Pg 64 The Gorge# - Mark Hooklyn Pg 23 The T Piece - Mick Leavey Pg 21 Whiting Beach - Mick Leavey Pg 53 Woody Head - Ben Pilch Pg 35 Woody Head* - Dave Gaden Pg 60 Wooli/Minnie Water - Mark Hooklyn Pg 16 Yamba Breakwall - Mick Leavey *Off shore #Boating Locations

Black Rock* - Dave Gaden Collis' Wall# Freeburn Rock* - Dave Gaden Gantry wall - Mick Leavey Goodwood Island Wharf - Ted McLean Grafton Bridge - Mark Hooklyn Harwood# - Paul Kneller Iluka Bluff - Ted McLean Iluka North Wall - Ted McLean Lake Wooloweyah# - Mick Leavey Lover’s Point - Mick Leavey Middle wall# - Mick Leavey North East Corner* - Dave Gaden Old Ferry Approach - Ted McLean Oyster Channel Bridge - Mick Leavey Pippi Beach - Mick Leavey Red Cliff* - Dave Gaden

Tidal information is found on the following pages for Week commencing Monday:

Tides 23 December 30 December 06 January 13 January 20 January 27 January 03 February 10 February 17 February 24 February 02 March 09 March 16 March 23 March 30 March 06 April 13 April 20 April 27 April

- Pg 07 - Pg 12 - Pg 12 - Pg 12 - Pg 12 - Pg 14 - Pg 15 - Pg 16 - Pg 17 - Pg 19 - Pg 21 - Pg 23 - Pg 25 - Pg 27 - Pg 28 - Pg 29 - Pg 32 - Pg 32 - Pg 32

04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 June 08 June 15 June 22 June 29 June 06 July 13 July 20 July 27 July 03 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31 August 07 September

14 September 21 September 28 September 05 October 12 October 19 October 26 October 02 November 09 November 16 November 23 November 30 November 07 December

- Pg 33 - Pg 34 - Pg 35 - Pg 37 - Pg 38 - Pg 39 - Pg 41 - Pg 42 - Pg 43 - Pg 44 - Pg 45 - Pg 46 - Pg 48 - Pg 49 - Pg 50 - Pg 52 - Pg 53 - Pg 54 - Pg 56

- Pg 57 - Pg 59 - Pg 60 - Pg 61 - Pg 62 - Pg 64 - Pg 65 - Pg 66 - Pg 66 - Pg 66 - Pg 66 - Pg 66 - Pg 66

Boat Ramps - Pg 10-11 Fish sizes and Bag Limits - Pg 8-9 Brag Board - Pg 13

Tidal Information: The times stated are in Standard Time (24 hour clock). The predictions are in Daylight Saving Time when it is observed. Users of standard port tide tables should be aware that the heights and stream velocities are predictions that are prepared for average meteorological and oceanographic conditions and seasonal variations and may vary. Tidal information is provided courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology. Copyright for the Tidal Predications is owned by the Bureau of Meteorology. Bureau of Meteorology Caution: Tidal predictions for this location are based on limited observations and therefore expected to be less accurate. Users should exercise caution when using these predictions.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday December 16, 3, 2018 2019 MON 16 DEC

TUE 17 DEC

LOW 5:16 am HIGH 12:32 am 0.35 m 1.12 m 12:07 pm HIGH LOW 6:10 am 1.68 m 0.40 m LOW 6:50 pm HIGH 12:59 pm 0.30 m 1.62 m LOW 7:46 pm 0.32 m

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WED 18 DEC HIGH 1:37 am 1.12 m LOW 7:12 am 0.47 m HIGH 1:53 pm 1.56 m LOW 8:44 pm 0.33 m

THU 19 DEC HIGH 2:50 am 1.15 m LOW 8:23 am 0.51 m HIGH 2:53 pm 1.48 m LOW 9:41 pm 0.33 m

FRI 20 DEC HIGH 4:03 am 1.22 m LOW 9:40 am 0.53 m HIGH 3:56 pm 1.41 m LOW 10:36 pm 0.32 m

SAT 21 DEC

SUN 22 DEC

HIGH 5:09 am HIGH 6:07 am 1.33 m 1.44 m 10:58 am LOW LOW 12:11 pm 0.51 m 0.46 m HIGH 5:00 pm HIGH 6:01 pm 1.35 m 1.30 m LOW 11:29 pm 0.29 m

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday December 23, 2019 MON 23 DEC

TUE 24 DEC

WED 25 DEC

LOW 12:17 am 0.27 m HIGH 7:00 am 1.55 m LOW 1:15 pm 0.39 m HIGH 6:58 pm 1.26 m

LOW 1:03 am 0.26 m HIGH 7:49 am 1.63 m LOW 2:13 pm 0.33 m HIGH 7:50 pm 1.23 m

LOW 1:46 am 0.25 m HIGH 8:35 am 1.69 m LOW 3:04 pm 0.28 m HIGH 8:37 pm 1.20 m

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THU 26 DEC LOW 2:27 am 0.26 m HIGH 9:19 am 1.72 m LOW 3:52 pm 0.26 m HIGH 9:22 pm 1.18 m

FRI 27 DEC

SAT 28 DEC

LOW 3:05 am 0.28 m HIGH 10:01 am 1.71 m LOW 4:37 pm 0.27 m HIGH 10:04 pm 1.15 m

LOW 3:43 am 0.31 m HIGH 10:42 am 1.68 m LOW 5:18 pm 0.30 m HIGH 10:45 pm 1.13 m

SUN 29 DEC 4:20 am 0.36 m HIGH 11:20 am 1.63 m LOW 5:59 pm 0.34 m HIGH 11:25 pm 1.11 m LOW

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Size and Bag Limits - NSW Salt Water Fin Fish

Species

Australian Australian Bass Bass & Estuary Perch

Size limits limits or or Bag Baglimit Limit Size legal length length legal (cm) (cm)

Only 1 over

2 in total *, 4

35cm

in possesion

Closed season in rivers May and estuaries June

Species

Size limits or Bag Limit legal length (cm)

Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish)

Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish) 60 cm, only 1 10

Eels

Eels (Shortfin and

(Southern

longfin)

Shortfin)

Shortfin) 10

August incl.

over 110 cm

30cm

Estuary Perch

(Longfin) 10

(Longfin) 58cm

Flathead

Closed season in rivers

May and estuaries June

Flathead (Dusky)

36cm, only 1 10

common

over 70cm

33 cm

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25cm (0 for

20 in total *

August incl.

Australian Salmon

Blue Drummer Blue Drummer

Flathead (Bluespotted)

0 - release

Flathead (Tiger)

only Lord Howe Marine Park

Flounder & Sole

Flounders and Soles

Garfish

Garfish (eastern sea)

Groper

Groper (Blue, Brown,

30cm, only 1 2 in total *,

Red)

over 60cm

by line only

Hairtail

Leatherjackets Leatherjackets

20 in total *

Luderick

27 cm

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Mackerel

Mackerel (Spanish)

(Spanish)

5 in total *

Sole)

Bonito

Bream & Tarwhine

Bonito

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Hairtail Tarwhine

Cobia

Deep-sea fish Hapuku (Hapuka)

20 cm

5 in total *, gemfish: only 2 and boat

Banded Rockcod (Bar

75cm

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Cod)

Mackerel (Spotted)

(Spotted) 60cm

Bass Groper

Gemfish

Mangrove Jack

Marlin

Marlin (Striped)

1 of each

species

Blue-Eye Trevalla (Cod) -

Marlin (Black)

Dogfish

Marlin (Blue) Harrisson's

Southern

All other

2 in total*

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Morwong

Morwong, Grey

Size limits or Bag Limit legal length (cm) 30cm

(Rubberlip)

Species Sharks and rays

Shark (Wobbegong)

Size limits or Bag Limit legal length (cm) -

0 for wobbegong (release only).

Morwong (Jackass)

30cm

Shark (Mako)

5 in total*. Only 1 tiger, mako,

Shark (School)

Morwong (Red)

30cm

91 cm

hammerhead # or whaler/ blue shark.

Shark (Whaler)

# Only smooth hammerheads

Morwong (Banded)

may be taken. Great and scalloped

Moses Snapper

hammerheads

Moses Snapper (Moses -

are protected

Perch)

species in NSW and must be released

Mullet

immediately with

Mullet

Small (poddy) 20 in total *

minimal harm.

Under 15 cm for live bait only Sea (bully)

Snapper

30 cm

Spearfish

Spearfish, Shortbill

Swordfish

Tailor

30 cm

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38 cm

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Tuna

Tuna (Albacore)

90 cm or

20 in total *

only 30 cm

Mulloway

70 cm

Pearl Perch Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Rock Cod) Blackfish (Black Drummer) Rock Blackfish Sailfish (Black Drummer)

Pearl Perch Eastern red

30cm -

1 2 NEW BAG LIMIT OF 1 AS OF 1/9/2018 5 5

30 cm

Rock Blackfish (Black

30 cm

Drummer) Sailfish

Samson & Sailfish

Samsonfish Sailfish

5 in total * 1

Samson & Amberjack

Samsonfish

5 in total *

Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) Eastern red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) Rock Blackfish (Black Drummer)

above

2 in total * 5 in total *

Less than 90 Tuna (Big-Eye)

Tuna (Longtail)

Amberjack Tuna (Southern (Yellowfin)bluefin)

Australian Sawtail

* Bag limit comprised of any single species or a combination of listed grouped species. Fish sizes and bag limits are correct at time of printing and may be subject to change. We strongly recommend you check before commencing any fishing. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rulesand-regs/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits. Courtesy and ÂŠ State of New South Wales through NSW Department of Industry.

Tuna (Yellowfin) (Southern bluefin)

Wahoo

Whiting

(sand only)

20 in total *

27 cm

Yellowtail Kingfish

65 cm

Size and Bag Limits - NSW Salt Water Fin Fish

Species

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Boat Ramps

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Below is a list of some of the boat and kayak launch points to access local estuary systems and offshore areas in the Clarence Valley area.

Witonga Drive

Cowper/Brushgrove

Remember that conditions can regularly change and seeking some local knowledge is always worthwhile if you are unsure. 1.

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Kirchner Street

For more information on local ramps and conditions, visit the RMS website, and remember to always stay safe on the water!

Sandon River – Sandon Road, Sandon. 7. Brushgrove Boat Ramp – Inmon Lane, Concreate ramp in fair condition. Can be Brushgrove shallow at times. Also features toilets, bins, Concrete boat ramp in good condition. This BBQ facilities and a fish cleaning table. ramp grants access to the south arm of the River Street Boat Ramp Ulmarra Clarence River. There is a pontoon at this This ramp is in good condition and can be ramp. used to access the Clarence River. 8. Brooms Head Boat Ramp – Ocean Road, Kirchner Street Boat Ramp – Grafton Brooms Head. This ramp is in good condition. Also providSand ramp in good condition. Can be shaled at this ramp are toilets, lighting and BBQ low at times. Also features toilets, bins, BBQ facilities. facilities, fish cleaning table and kiosk. Fry Street Boat Ramp - Grafton 9. Lawrence – Bridge Street, Lawrence This concrete ramp is in good condition. This two lane concrete ramp is in good conBins are also provided at this location. dition. There are toilets. Bins, BBQ facilities, Crown Hotel Boat Ramp – Prince Street fish cleaning table, fuel. Kiosk and lighting at Grafton this ramp. There is also a pontoon nearby. A concrete ramp in good condition. There is 10. Lawrence Road, Maclean (Woodford a pontoon nearby as well as a pontoon on Island) ramp. There is also toilets, bins and lighting This is an unsealed boat ramp in poor at this location. condition. Through Street Boat Ramp 11. Maclean Court House – McNaughton This ramp in good condition and provides Place, Maclean access to the Clarence River on the south-4 Uki Street This Yamba is a concrete ramp with two lanes in good condition, with bins and lighting. There side of Grafton P 6646 2830 is also a pontoon on the ramp.

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12. Wooloweyah – Lakes Boulevard, Wooloweyah This is an unsealed ramp in poor condition that grants access to Wooloweyah Lagoon. This ramp can be shallow at times. 13. Hickey Island Yamba – Harbour Street Yamba This concrete ramp in fair condition grants access to Yamba Bay. There are toilets, bins, BBQ facilities, fish cleaning table, lighting and a pontoon nearby. There is also a pontoon on the ramp. 14. Yamba Boat Ramp (East of Fishing Club Ramp) – Yamba Road This concrete ramp is in fair condition. There is fuel, a kiosk and lighting at this boat ramp. 15. Witonga Drive (Crystal Waters Reserve, Yamba) This two lance concrete ramp is in good condition. There are toilets, bins, BBQ facilities, fish cleaning table, lighting and a pontoon nearby. There is also a pontoon on the ramp. 16. Harwood Bridge South – Yamba Road, Maclean This concrete ramp is in good condition. There are toilets, bins, fish cleaning table and lighting at this ramp. 17. Harwood – Martins Point Road, Harwood This concrete ramp is in good condition. There are toilets, bins, fish cleaning table and lighting at this ramp. 18. Iluka Boat Ramp – Crown Street, Iluka This concrete ramp is in good condition. There are toilets, bins, BBQ facilities, fish

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cleaning table, a kiosk and lighting at this location. Spenser Street Boat Ramp Iluka This two lane concrete ramp is in good condition. There are toilets, bins, BBQ facilities, fish cleaning table, lighting and a pontoon nearby at this ramp. There is also a pontoon on the ramp. Goodwood Island near Wharf – Goodwood Island Road, Goodwood Island This is an unsealed ramp in poor condition. Chatsworth Island – Chatsworth Road, Chatsworth Island This bitumen ramp is in poor condition. This ramp grants access to the North Arm of the Clarence River. Woombah Boat Ramp – Whitby Lane, Goodwood Island. This concrete ramp is in good condition. The ramp grants access to the middle channel of the Clarence River. Visit the RMS website for more boat ramps around the Clarence Valley.

This information is sourced thanks to the RMS website and helpful locals, however you should always take care and ensure you are prepared and properly equipped to use any of the above facilities. Happy Fishing!

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Recreational Fishing Fees When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee. This applies when: - spear fishing - hand lining - hand gathering - trapping - bait collecting - prawn netting - in possession of fishing gear in, on or adjacent to waters.

The fees are: $7 for three days $14 for one month $35 for one year $85 for three years You can purchase your recreational licence: online dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/ recreational-fishing-fee by calling 1300 369 365 (Visa and Mastercard only) from hundreds of standard and gold fishing fee agents from most Kmart stores in NSW. Some exemptions do exist - visit dpi.nsw.gov.au/ fishing/recreational/recreational-fishing-fee for more details. Prices correct at time of printing

Yamba Tides - Weeks commencing Monday December 30, 2019 and January 6, 13, 20, 2020 MON 30 DEC

TUE 31 DEC

LOW 4:58 am HIGH 12:06 am 0.42 m 1.09 m HIGH 11:57 am LOW 5:39 am 1.56 m 0.48 m LOW 6:36 pm HIGH 12:33 pm 0.39 m 1.49 m LOW 7:15 pm 0.42 m MON 6 JAN

MON 13 JAN

WED 8 JAN 12:41 am 0.38 m HIGH 7:29 am 1.52 m LOW 1:55 pm 0.46 m HIGH 7:31 pm 1.16 m LOW

TUE 14 JAN

4:22 am LOW 0.24 m HIGH 11:08 am HIGH 1.80 m LOW 5:42 pm LOW 0.21 m HIGH 11:25 pm 1.26 m MON 20 JAN

HIGH 12:52 am 1.08 m LOW 6:25 am 0.55 m HIGH 1:11 pm 1.41 m LOW 7:56 pm 0.46 m

TUE 7 JAN

HIGH 5:58 am HIGH 6:45 am 1.32 m 1.42 m LOW 12:08 pm LOW 1:05 pm 0.63 m 0.55 m HIGH 5:48 pm HIGH 6:43 pm 1.13 m 1.14 m LOW 11:58 pm 0.42 m

LOW

WED 1 JAN

WED 15 JAN

5:12 am HIGH 12:19 am 0.28 m 1.26 m 11:54 am LOW 6:04 am 1.76 m 0.34 m 6:30 pm HIGH 12:42 pm 0.23 m 1.68 m LOW 7:18 pm 0.27 m

HIGH 1:46 am 1.08 m LOW 7:18 am 0.62 m HIGH 1:54 pm 1.33 m LOW 8:41 pm 0.48 m THU 9 JAN 1:24 am 0.33 m HIGH 8:12 am 1.62 m LOW 2:40 pm 0.37 m HIGH 8:17 pm 1.18 m LOW

THU 16 JAN

FRI 3 JAN HIGH 2:50 am 1.10 m LOW 8:23 am 0.67 m HIGH 2:44 pm 1.26 m LOW 9:30 pm 0.48 m FRI 10 JAN 2:06 am 0.28 m HIGH 8:55 am 1.70 m LOW 3:25 pm 0.30 m HIGH 9:02 pm 1.21 m LOW

FRI 17 JAN

HIGH 1:17 am 1.26 m LOW 7:02 am 0.42 m HIGH 1:30 pm 1.57 m LOW 8:08 pm 0.32 m

HIGH 2:22 am 1.28 m LOW 8:09 am 0.50 m HIGH 2:24 pm 1.44 m LOW 9:00 pm 0.37 m

WED 22 JAN

THU 23 JAN

FRI 24 JAN

LOW 12:41 am 0.39 m HIGH 7:39 am 1.61 m LOW 2:12 pm 0.40 m HIGH 7:40 pm 1.14 m

LOW 1:29 am 0.37 m HIGH 8:25 am 1.65 m LOW 2:59 pm 0.35 m HIGH 8:27 pm 1.16 m

LOW 2:12 am 0.34 m HIGH 9:07 am 1.68 m LOW 3:40 pm 0.32 m HIGH 9:08 pm 1.18 m

TUE 21 JAN

HIGH 5:48 am HIGH 6:46 am 1.46 m 1.54 m LOW 12:08 pm LOW 1:16 pm 0.54 m 0.47 m HIGH 5:44 pm HIGH 6:46 pm 1.15 m 1.13 m LOW 11:48 pm 0.41 m

THU 2 JAN

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SAT 4 JAN HIGH 4:00 am 1.15 m LOW 9:38 am 0.70 m HIGH 3:43 pm 1.19 m LOW 10:20 pm 0.47 m SAT 11 JAN 2:49 am 0.25 m HIGH 9:38 am 1.77 m LOW 4:09 pm 0.24 m HIGH 9:48 pm 1.23 m LOW

SUN 5 JAN HIGH 5:03 am 1.23 m LOW 10:57 am 0.68 m HIGH 4:47 pm 1.15 m LOW 11:11 pm 0.45 m SUN 12 JAN 3:34 am 0.23 m HIGH 10:23 am 1.80 m LOW 4:55 pm 0.22 m HIGH 10:35 pm 1.25 m LOW

SAT 18 JAN

SUN 19 JAN

HIGH 3:32 am 1.32 m LOW 9:24 am 0.56 m HIGH 3:25 pm 1.31 m LOW 9:54 pm 0.40 m

HIGH 4:43 am 1.38 m LOW 10:47 am 0.58 m HIGH 4:34 pm 1.21 m LOW 10:51 pm 0.41 m

SAT 25 JAN LOW 2:51 am 0.33 m HIGH 9:46 am 1.68 m LOW 4:17 pm 0.32 m HIGH 9:45 pm 1.20 m

SUN 26 JAN 3:29 am 0.34 m HIGH 10:22 am 1.66 m LOW 4:51 pm 0.33 m HIGH 10:22 pm 1.21 m LOW

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Lover’s Point (Yamba Point)

Mick’s Tips /KEMŨU 6KRU Shallow and snaggy so be prepared with lots of tackle. Wear a rain jacket as you will get wet.

For the Kids There are lots of rock pools to keep the kids occupied, or they can spend their time catching small crabs.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Rocky headland that juts out into the ocean. It is accessible from both sides although waves can be big on the southern side.

Pilchards, prawns and flesh baits.

What lures are best? Metal lures in weights of 40-80gms for Tailor, Tuna and Mackerel. Big hard bodies lures for Jewfish or large plastics work best.

Where is it?

1.5km south from the breakwall. 600m walk out to the point. There is access from Ocean Street and also Pippi Beach.

Best time to fish? Good fishing all year round. Great spot for pelagics in the summer months.

What’s there?

What dream fish might I catch?

There are no facilities. There is car parking at both Ocean Street and Pippi Beach.

Large Jewfish, Tuna, Mackerel, Snapper or Groper.

What fish should I target? Tailor, Bream, Tarwhine, Groper, Jewfish, Tuna, Mackerel, Snapper and Blackfish in season.

Note: - Remember to comply with bag and size limits and only keep what you can use.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday January December 27,3,2020 2018 MON 27 JAN LOW 4:05 am 0.36 m HIGH 10:55 am 1.62 m LOW 5:22 pm 0.35 m HIGH 10:58 pm 1.21 m

TUE 28 JAN

WED 29 JAN

LOW 4:41 am LOW 0.39 m HIGH 11:27 am HIGH 1.57 m LOW 5:53 pm LOW 0.38 m HIGH 11:34 pm 1.21 m

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THU 30 JAN

5:18 am HIGH 12:15 am 0.44 m 1.21 m 11:59 am LOW 5:59 am 1.51 m 0.51 m 6:26 pm HIGH 12:30 pm 0.41 m 1.43 m LOW 7:00 pm 0.44 m

FRI 31 JAN HIGH 12:59 am 1.20 m LOW 6:44 am 0.58 m HIGH 1:06 pm 1.34 m LOW 7:36 pm 0.48 m

SAT 1 FEB HIGH 1:50 am 1.20 m LOW 7:37 am 0.65 m HIGH 1:47 pm 1.24 m LOW 8:18 pm 0.51 m

SUN 2 FEB HIGH 2:51 am 1.21 m LOW 8:44 am 0.71 m HIGH 2:40 pm 1.15 m LOW 9:07 pm 0.54 m

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art galleries there is so much to see and do in Yamba. Just 5km south of Yamba is the charming seaside village of Angourie. Located at the northern tip of Yuraygir National Park it has one of the most spectacular coastal walks in the state. In the 1960s, Angourie became famous as one of the best pointbreaks in Australia and is often visited by the world’s best surfers. Angourie is also renowned for its fresh water Blue and Green Pools, originally a rock quarry that filled with water when a spring was disturbed. The pools are very deep and are a very popular swimming spot. Wooloweyah a small village located just north of Angourie is situated on the banks of Lake Wooloweyah, a shallow lake which is a great spot for fishing and canoeing. I cafés, Source: Clarence Valley Council

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday February 3, 2020 MON 3 FEB HIGH 4:01 am 1.25 m LOW 10:04 am 0.72 m HIGH 3:50 pm 1.09 m LOW 10:04 pm 0.54 m

TUE 4 FEB

WED 5 FEB

THU 6 FEB

HIGH 5:10 am HIGH 6:09 am LOW 12:06 am 1.32 m 1.42 m 0.47 m LOW 11:30 am LOW 12:41 pm HIGH 7:01 am 0.68 m 0.59 m 1.53 m HIGH 5:09 pm HIGH 6:15 pm LOW 1:35 pm 1.07 m 1.09 m 0.48 m LOW 11:07 pm HIGH 7:12 pm 0.52 m 1.14 m

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FRI 7 FEB

SAT 8 FEB

LOW 1:00 am 0.39 m HIGH 7:50 am 1.64 m LOW 2:23 pm 0.37 m HIGH 8:01 pm 1.20 m

LOW 1:49 am 0.31 m HIGH 8:36 am 1.74 m LOW 3:07 pm 0.28 m HIGH 8:48 pm 1.27 m

SUN 9 FEB 2:37 am 0.24 m HIGH 9:22 am 1.82 m LOW 3:51 pm 0.21 m HIGH 9:35 pm 1.33 m LOW

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Yamba Breakwall

Mick’s Tips /KEMŨU 6KRU Be prepared and get here early as there are few good fishing platforms. Make sure your keys and phone are securely zippered in a safe dry spot.

For the Kids Not the safest place for kids. Ten years and older with adult supervision would be fine as the rocks can be slippery when wet with deep crevises.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

1.2km rock-wall which protrudes 1km into the ocean. It is the mouth of the Clarence River. Great spot for walking as well as fishing.

Mullet strips, prawns.

Where is it?

What lures are best? Metal lures, soft plastics, hard bodies lures or poppers.

Best time to fish?

Can be accessed from Clarence Street, near the main street.

What’s there?

This is a good all year round spot. River can be snaggy when the tide is running fast.

Good parking areas, toilets, showers, picnic tables, BBQ areas and shelters.

What dream fish might I catch?

What fish should I target?

Large Bream, Jewfish or Flathead. Tuna and Mackerel can be caught off the beach side of the wall in summer.

This area produces the most variety of fish as you have both access to the river and the ocean. Tailor, Bream, Whiting, Flathead, Jewfish, Tuna, Mackerel, or even Snapper.

Safety First: - Observe first, fish later: always check weather and water conditions before you start fishing.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday February December10, 3, 2020 2018 MON 10 FEB LOW 3:26 am 0.19 m HIGH 10:07 am 1.85 m LOW 4:34 pm 0.17 m HIGH 10:22 pm 1.38 m

TUE 11 FEB

WED 12 FEB

LOW 4:15 am LOW 0.19 m HIGH 10:51 am HIGH 1.84 m LOW 5:18 pm LOW 0.17 m HIGH 11:11 pm 1.41 m

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THU 13 FEB

5:04 am HIGH 12:01 am 0.22 m 1.43 m 11:36 am LOW 5:57 am 1.77 m 0.30 m 6:01 pm HIGH 12:21 pm 0.21 m 1.66 m LOW 6:45 pm 0.27 m

FRI 14 FEB HIGH 12:55 am 1.42 m LOW 6:54 am 0.40 m HIGH 1:08 pm 1.50 m LOW 7:29 pm 0.35 m

SAT 15 FEB HIGH 1:54 am 1.41 m LOW 7:59 am 0.51 m HIGH 1:59 pm 1.34 m LOW 8:15 pm 0.44 m

SUN 16 FEB HIGH 3:01 am 1.41 m LOW 9:15 am 0.59 m HIGH 3:01 pm 1.19 m LOW 9:11 pm 0.51 m

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Oyster Channel Bridge

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Medium sized bridge over the river, creating good feeding around the pylons for small bait fish. Good access available from the banks.

Any strip baits, mullet or herring would be the best. Prawns and yabbies also work well.

Where is it? On the outskirts of town. It bridges Micalo Island and Yamba.

What’s there? Car parks at both ends. No toilets, but great shade on hot days or in inclement weather.

What fish should I target? Bream, Flathead, Jewfish. Even though it is rocky Whiting can be a common catch. Trevally and Mangrove Jacks are an occasional fish.

What lures are best? Larger plastics for Jewfish. Deep diving smaller lures for Bream.

Best time to fish? At any time you can get a mixture of winter and summer fish.

What dream fish might I catch? Flathead, Jewfish or Mangrove Jack. Safety First: - Fishing from the Bridge is prohibited. It is a very busy, narrow bridge being the only way in and out of Yamba.

Mick’s Tips Take plenty of insect repellent as the mozzies are terrible. Please take your rubbish home.

For the Kids Older kids can handle the rocky foreshore, although it can be very snaggy.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday February 17, 2020 MON 17 FEB HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

4:15 am 1.42 m 10:45 am 0.61 m 4:19 pm 1.10 m 10:15 pm 0.55 m

TUE 18 FEB HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

5:29 am 1.46 m 12:08 pm 0.58 m 5:39 pm 1.07 m 11:25 pm 0.55 m

WED 19 FEB HIGH 6:32 am 1.51 m LOW 1:14 pm 0.51 m HIGH 6:45 pm 1.09 m

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THU 20 FEB LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

12:28 am 0.51 m 7:26 am 1.56 m 2:03 pm 0.45 m 7:37 pm 1.14 m

FRI 21 FEB LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

1:19 am 0.46 m 8:12 am 1.60 m 2:43 pm 0.40 m 8:19 pm 1.19 m

SAT 22 FEB

SUN 23 FEB

2:02 am 0.41 m 8:51 am 1.62 m 3:17 pm 0.37 m 8:55 pm 1.24 m

LOW 2:41 am 0.38 m HIGH 9:26 am 1.63 m LOW 3:48 pm 0.35 m HIGH 9:28 pm 1.28 m

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

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Gantry Wall

What is it?

What bait should I use?

A smaller rock wall that houses the trawler fleet and the end of the marina.

Really anything can work. Best time to be there is when the trawlers are in wash-down and all the scraps are washed into the water.

Where is it?

What lures are best?

From Yamba Road, turn off into the marina and head along the wall.

Mick’s Tips Be mindful that this is a workplace. Be careful where you park and cast, when fishing near the trawlers.

Poppers for Trevally, plastics for Bream and large deep diving lures for Mangrove Jacks.

What’s there? No facilities, however there is some nice grassy areas and shady trees which are great for picnics.

For the Kids

Best time to fish?

What fish should I target?

Good all year round. Early morning and evening.

Blackfish, Bream, Trevally and some big Mangrove Jacks.

What dream fish might I catch? Mangrove Jacks would be the most sought after fish. They fight well and are hard to land.

Great spot for kids, although a little rocky on the wall. The kids can feed the Bream with bread or watch the lizards on the bank.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday February 24, 2020 MON 24 FEB LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

3:16 am 0.36 m 9:58 am 1.62 m 4:16 pm 0.35 m 10:00 pm 1.31 m

TUE 25 FEB LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

3:51 am 0.37 m 10:28 am 1.59 m 4:44 pm 0.36 m 10:33 pm 1.34 m

WED 26 FEB LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

4:26 am 0.39 m 10:57 am 1.54 m 5:12 pm 0.38 m 11:08 pm 1.35 m

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THU 27 FEB LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

FRI 28 FEB

SAT 29 FEB

SUN 1 MAR

5:01 am LOW 5:39 am HIGH 12:22 am HIGH 1:05 am 0.43 m 0.49 m 1.35 m 1.33 m 11:26 am HIGH 11:56 am LOW 6:20 am LOW 7:07 am 1.48 m 1.40 m 0.56 m 0.63 m 5:41 pm LOW 6:10 pm HIGH 12:28 pm HIGH 1:05 pm 0.41 m 0.45 m 1.31 m 1.21 m 11:44 pm LOW 6:40 pm LOW 7:15 pm 1.35 m 0.50 m 0.55 m

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Whiting Beach

What is it?

What lures are best?

The beach that adjoins the break-wall. It is approximately 600m long.

Small hard body lures – pink is very popular amongst Flathead fishermen. 100mm in length, shallow running. Plastics 100mm in length. Jighead weight 1/8-1/4, 2/0-3/0 hook.

Where is it? The foreshore of Hickey Island, close to the main street. Access is by Clarence Street.

Best time to fish?

What’s there? Toilets, showers, picnic tables and shelters. There is a boat ramp close by, located at Hickey Island (carpark).

If you are chasing Whiting then the summer months are best. Flathead are available all year round, and are especially good after a substantial rain.

What fish should I target?

What dream fish might I catch?

Whiting, Bream, Flathead and the occasional Tailor or Flounder

Very large Flathead

What bait should I use? Prawns, worms, whole Pilchards.

Don't forget to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP!

Mick’s /KEMŨU 6KRU Tips A great family beach for Whiting. Sunscreen and mozzie repellent a necessity.

For the Kids This isthe an excellent For Kids spot for kids. If they get bored of fishing they can swim, dig in the sand or explore the bush behind the beach. There are only small waves so quite safe for children to swim.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday March 2, 2020 MON 2 MAR HIGH 1:56 am 1.32 m LOW 8:07 am 0.69 m HIGH 1:54 pm 1.12 m LOW 7:59 pm 0.60 m

TUE 3 MAR HIGH 3:00 am 1.32 m LOW 9:26 am 0.72 m HIGH 3:08 pm 1.05 m LOW 9:00 pm 0.63 m

WED 4 MAR HIGH 4:19 am 1.35 m LOW 10:59 am 0.68 m HIGH 4:41 pm 1.04 m LOW 10:21 pm 0.61 m

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THU 5 MAR

FRI 6 MAR

HIGH 5:31 am HIGH 6:32 am 1.43 m 1.54 m LOW 12:15 pm LOW 1:12 pm 0.59 m 0.48 m HIGH 5:56 pm HIGH 6:55 pm 1.10 m 1.18 m LOW 11:37 pm 0.55 m

SAT 7 MAR LOW 12:40 am 0.45 m HIGH 7:25 am 1.66 m LOW 1:59 pm 0.36 m HIGH 7:45 pm 1.28 m

SUN 8 MAR 1:34 am 0.34 m HIGH 8:14 am 1.76 m LOW 2:43 pm 0.26 m HIGH 8:33 pm 1.38 m LOW

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T Piece

What is it?

What lures are best?

Small outcrop of rocks jutting from the break-wall on the river side. Access is difficult.

Soft plastics or hard bodied lures work best.

Mick’s Tips Watch out the rocks can be slippery.

Best time to fish?

Where is it? Yamba - On the main south breakwall, approximately 300m along.

It is a good all year round spot. Night time fishing is difficult although can be very productive.

What’s there? What’s there?

What dream fish might I catch?

No facilities, however the main beach carpark has picnic areas and toilets.

Large Flathead, Bream or Jewfish

What fish should I target?

For the Kids

Safety First: - Wear appropriate footwear. Cleats, sandals and sandshoes with non slip soles suit different surfaces. Use the appropriate shoes for the conditions.

Bream, Blackfish, Flathead, Whiting, Jewfish, Tailor.

What bait should I use? Mullet, prawns, white pilchards, live herring, worms.

The black fishing here is exceptional in winter.

It is moderately safe for kids as it is in the river, however watch out for oysters and barnacles.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday March 9, 2020 MON 9 MAR LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

2:25 am 0.25 m 9:00 am 1.83 m 3:25 pm 0.19 m 9:20 pm 1.47 m

TUE 10 MAR LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

3:15 am 0.19 m 9:45 am 1.84 m 4:06 pm 0.16 m 10:06 pm 1.55 m

WED 11 MAR LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

4:04 am 0.18 m 10:30 am 1.80 m 4:47 pm 0.17 m 10:54 pm 1.59 m

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THU 12 MAR LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

FRI 13 MAR

SAT 14 MAR

SUN 15 MAR

4:56 am LOW 5:49 am HIGH 12:33 am HIGH 1:28 am 0.22 m 0.30 m 1.59 m 1.55 m 11:14 am HIGH 11:59 am LOW 6:47 am LOW 7:54 am 1.70 m 1.55 m 0.41 m 0.52 m 5:28 pm LOW 6:08 pm HIGH 12:46 pm HIGH 1:39 pm 0.23 m 0.32 m 1.39 m 1.23 m 11:43 pm LOW 6:48 pm LOW 7:31 pm 1.61 m 0.42 m 0.53 m

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Pippi Beach

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Long 1.5km beach which has nice gutters for fishing. The beach changes with the weather. Some gutters have rocks underneath.

Pilchard, prawns, yabbies, pippies, worms.

Where is it?

What lures are best? Best lures are metal lures or soft plastics. Always a good idea to call in and talk to your local tackle shop owner before you start.

At the very end of the main street, turn left or right into carparks. Situated between Yamba Point and Flatrock.

Best time to fish?

What’s there?

The cooler months fish better as the gutters can be deeper.

Picnic areas, toilets. Popular swimming and surfing beach. Also dog friendly off-leash on the southern side of the vehicle access.

What dream fish might I catch?

What fish should I target? Flathead, Bream, Jewfish, Whiting, Australian Salmon, Flathead.

Large Jewfish.

/KEMŨU 6KRU Great for family fishing, dog friendly and has good vehicle access onto the beach.

For the Kids Great beach for kids, they can swim, fish or dig in the sand.

Safety First: - spot a rip current: Rip currents will occur in deeper water, so it’s usually a darker colour compared to the white breaking waves over a sandbank. Because the water is deeper, there will be fewer breaking waves which can give the appearance of a safer spot to swim.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday March 16, 2020 MON 16 MAR HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

2:32 am 1.49 m 9:13 am 0.60 m 2:47 pm 1.10 m 8:27 pm 0.62 m

TUE 17 MAR HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

3:46 am 1.46 m 10:39 am 0.62 m 4:15 pm 1.04 m 9:43 pm 0.67 m

WED 18 MAR HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

THU 19 MAR

FRI 20 MAR

SAT 21 MAR

5:03 am HIGH 6:09 am LOW 12:15 am 1.46 m 1.48 m 0.61 m 11:57 am LOW 12:54 pm HIGH 7:02 am 0.59 m 0.54 m 1.52 m 5:39 pm HIGH 6:41 pm LOW 1:38 pm 1.06 m 1.12 m 0.48 m 11:06 pm HIGH 7:27 pm 0.66 m 1.20 m

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LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

1:07 am 0.55 m 7:46 am 1.54 m 2:13 pm 0.44 m 8:03 pm 1.27 m

SUN 22 MAR LOW 1:49 am 0.48 m HIGH 8:23 am 1.56 m LOW 2:44 pm 0.41 m HIGH 8:36 pm 1.33 m

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Middle Wall

What is it?

What lures are best?

Rocks in the middle of the river which direct water flow towards the mouth.

Plastics and hard bodied lures. Vibration blades can also work well.

Where is it?

Best time to fish?

Towards the entrance of the Clarence in the middle of the river. Boat ramp access from Golding Street ramp or Hickey island.

This is an all year round spot. Top of the tide (slack water) is best. Can get very hot in summer months, however is one of the closest spots to the mouth of the river for anchoring.

What’s there? No facilities as it’s in the middle of the river.

What fish should I target? Flathead, Bream, Blackfish, Jewfish, Australian Salmon.

What bait should I use? Live bait, herring, mullet fillets, prawns, yabbies.

What dream fish might I catch? Flathead, Bream, Mangrove Jack or Jewfish. Safety First: - Lifejackets – know when to wear one. There must be a lifejacket for everyone on board, ready for use. For information visit www.rms. nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/safety-equipment/lifejackets.html.

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/KEMŨU 6KRU Don’t go speeding over the top of it and if anchoring close to the wall use a reef anchor.

For the Kids This area is only accessible by boat. Encourage children to wear a lifejacket whenever they’re on deck and especially when the boat is underway.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday March 23, 2020 MON 23 MAR LOW 2:26 am 0.44 m HIGH 8:56 am 1.57 m LOW 3:11 pm 0.38 m HIGH 9:06 pm 1.39 m

TUE 24 MAR LOW 3:01 am 0.41 m HIGH 9:27 am 1.56 m LOW 3:37 pm 0.37 m HIGH 9:38 pm 1.43 m

WED 25 MAR

THU 26 MAR

FRI 27 MAR

LOW 3:36 am 0.40 m HIGH 9:56 am 1.53 m LOW 4:04 pm 0.37 m HIGH 10:10 pm 1.47 m

LOW 4:11 am 0.42 m HIGH 10:25 am 1.48 m LOW 4:31 pm 0.39 m HIGH 10:43 pm 1.49 m

LOW 4:46 am 0.45 m HIGH 10:55 am 1.42 m LOW 4:59 pm 0.43 m HIGH 11:17 pm 1.50 m

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SAT 28 MAR

SUN 29 MAR

LOW 5:24 am LOW 0.50 m HIGH 11:27 am HIGH 1.34 m LOW 5:25 pm LOW 0.47 m HIGH 11:53 pm 1.49 m

6:04 am 0.56 m 12:00 pm 1.26 m 5:53 pm 0.53 m

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Collis' Wall

What is it?

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there?

What lures are best?

A wall of rocks on the northern side of the river.

Being a boat based fishing location there is nothing there apart from the wall. The closest boat ramp is Iluka.

Go for vibration blades and soft plastics. Drifting along the wall flicking hard bodied lures is a popular pastime with boaties.

Where is it? The wall is located at the south eastern end of Goodwood Island and can be fished from either the river side which has a depth of around 12m or the more sheltered area behind the wall. Safety First:

The speed at which a boat is driven determines whether a person needs to be licensed. Anyone who is the master of a powered vessel operating rec-

What fish should I target?

Best time to fish?

Flathead, Whiting, Bream, Blackfish and Jewfish.

This is a great spot all year round and is best fished at the slack of the tide.

What bait should I use? The best bait to use is live mullet or tailor or squid strips.

reationally on NSW waters at a speed of 10 knots (approximately 18.5km/h) or more must have a boat driving licence. This is the speed at which most accelerating boats will start

What dream fish might I catch?

Big Jewfish or large Flathead.

to plane or rise up and skim on top of the water instead of ploughing through it. The exception is that anyone who drives a personal watercraft (PWC) at any speed must have a PWC

licence. A PWC is a vessel with a fully enclosed hull that may be driven standing up, lying down, sitting astride or kneeling, and includes jet powered surfboards.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday March December 30, 2020 3, 2018 MON 30 MAR

TUE 31 MAR

HIGH 12:32 am 1.47 m LOW 6:50 am 0.62 m HIGH 12:39 pm 1.17 m LOW 6:27 pm 0.59 m

HIGH 1:18 am 1.44 m LOW 7:49 am 0.67 m HIGH 1:30 pm 1.10 m LOW 7:11 pm 0.64 m

WED 1 APR HIGH 2:19 am 1.42 m LOW 9:07 am 0.69 m HIGH 2:48 pm 1.05 m LOW 8:17 pm 0.68 m

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THU 2 APR HIGH 3:36 am 1.43 m LOW 10:34 am 0.65 m HIGH 4:24 pm 1.07 m LOW 9:48 pm 0.68 m

FRI 3 APR

SAT 4 APR

SUN 5 APR

HIGH 4:54 am HIGH 5:59 am LOW 12:21 am 1.49 m 1.58 m 0.49 m LOW 11:45 am LOW 12:41 pm HIGH 5:54 am 0.56 m 0.45 m 1.67 m HIGH 5:39 pm HIGH 6:37 pm LOW 12:28 pm 1.15 m 1.27 m 0.34 m LOW 11:13 pm HIGH 6:28 pm 0.60 m 1.39 m Tides - ÂŠ Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2019, Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532)

Lake Wooloweyah

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Lake Wooloweyah is a huge shallow lake system. It does have several rocky points.

Best baits include worms, yabbies, white pilchards and prawns.

Where is it? By car, head towards Angourie and then turn off to Wooloweyah. If you are traveling by boat, head up Oyster Channel until you hit the lake.

What lures are best? With the lake being very shallow it would be best to use smaller shallow running lures, plastics or blades.

What’s there?

Best time to fish? Summer months from spring to autumn.

What dream fish might I catch?

There is a small boat ramp and grassy foreshore.

You may catch a 5kg Flathead or larger Jewfish. Some Whiting can also get quite large in the lake.

What fish should I target? Whiting, Bream, Flathead, smaller Jewfish. In the summer months it is a great spot for Blue Swimmer Crabs.

Mick’s /KEMŨU 6KRU Tips If using a boat be mindful that it can be very shallow at times. Great for kayaks and canoes.

For the Kids Easily accessible For the Kids from the grassy foreshore for kids and it is also sheltered from most winds.

Safety First :- Keep a proper lookout at all times for things like floating debris, hazards like submerged crab traps, trees or rocks and other boats especially kayaks and canoes.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday April 6, 2020 MON 6 APR

TUE 7 APR

LOW 12:18 am 0.38 m HIGH 6:45 am 1.74 m LOW 1:12 pm 0.25 m HIGH 7:15 pm 1.52 m

LOW 1:12 am 0.28 m HIGH 7:31 am 1.77 m LOW 1:53 pm 0.20 m HIGH 8:01 pm 1.62 m

WED 8 APR LOW 2:03 am 0.23 m HIGH 8:18 am 1.75 m LOW 2:33 pm 0.19 m HIGH 8:47 pm 1.71 m

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THU 9 APR

FRI 10 APR

LOW 2:54 am 0.22 m HIGH 9:04 am 1.67 m LOW 3:14 pm 0.22 m HIGH 9:35 pm 1.75 m

LOW 3:47 am 0.26 m HIGH 9:50 am 1.55 m LOW 3:52 pm 0.29 m HIGH 10:23 pm 1.76 m

SAT 11 APR

SUN 12 APR

LOW 4:43 am LOW 0.33 m HIGH 10:37 am HIGH 1.41 m LOW 4:30 pm LOW 0.39 m HIGH 11:12 pm 1.72 m

5:44 am 0.43 m 11:27 am 1.27 m 5:09 pm 0.50 m

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday April 13, 20 & 27, 2020 MON 13 APR

TUE 14 APR

HIGH 12:05 am 1.65 m LOW 6:51 am 0.52 m HIGH 12:24 pm 1.15 m LOW 5:51 pm 0.60 m

HIGH 1:04 am 1.57 m LOW 8:04 am 0.58 m HIGH 1:37 pm 1.07 m LOW 6:48 pm 0.69 m

WED 15 APR HIGH 2:14 am 1.50 m LOW 9:17 am 0.60 m HIGH 3:05 pm 1.06 m LOW 8:09 pm 0.75 m

THU 16 APR

FRI 17 APR

HIGH 3:26 am 1.46 m LOW 10:23 am 0.59 m HIGH 4:21 pm 1.10 m LOW 9:37 pm 0.74 m

HIGH 4:30 am 1.45 m LOW 11:15 am 0.56 m HIGH 5:16 pm 1.18 m LOW 10:49 pm 0.69 m

MON 20 APR

TUE 21 APR

WED 22 APR

LOW 12:27 am 0.56 m HIGH 6:45 am 1.49 m LOW 1:00 pm 0.43 m HIGH 7:10 pm 1.42 m

LOW 1:06 am 0.51 m HIGH 7:18 am 1.49 m LOW 1:28 pm 0.41 m HIGH 7:42 pm 1.49 m

LOW 1:43 am 0.48 m HIGH 7:50 am 1.47 m LOW 1:56 pm 0.39 m HIGH 8:13 pm 1.55 m

LOW 2:19 am 0.46 m HIGH 8:21 am 1.44 m LOW 2:24 pm 0.40 m HIGH 8:45 pm 1.59 m

MON 27 APR

TUE 28 APR

WED 29 APR

THU 30 APR

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

4:54 am 0.55 m 10:40 am 1.21 m 4:20 pm 0.55 m 11:11 pm 1.59 m

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

THU 23 APR

5:44 am LOW 6:44 am HIGH 12:56 am 0.59 m 0.62 m 1.52 m 11:25 am HIGH 12:23 pm LOW 7:57 am 1.15 m 1.10 m 0.62 m 4:58 pm LOW 5:48 pm HIGH 1:41 pm 0.61 m 0.66 m 1.09 m 11:58 pm LOW 7:00 pm 1.55 m 0.70 m

SAT 18 APR

SUN 19 APR

HIGH 5:23 am HIGH 6:07 am 1.47 m 1.48 m LOW 11:57 am LOW 12:30 pm 0.52 m 0.47 m HIGH 6:00 pm HIGH 6:37 pm 1.26 m 1.34 m LOW 11:43 pm 0.63 m

FRI 24 APR

SAT 25 APR

SUN 26 APR

LOW 2:56 am 0.46 m HIGH 8:53 am 1.39 m LOW 2:51 pm 0.42 m HIGH 9:19 pm 1.62 m

LOW 3:32 am 0.48 m HIGH 9:27 am 1.34 m LOW 3:19 pm 0.45 m HIGH 9:54 pm 1.63 m

LOW 4:12 am 0.51 m HIGH 10:01 am 1.28 m LOW 3:48 pm 0.50 m HIGH 10:30 pm 1.61 m

FRI 1 MAY HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

2:06 am 1.52 m 9:09 am 0.58 m 3:08 pm 1.13 m 8:27 pm 0.69 m

SAT 2 MAY HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

3:18 am 1.55 m 10:12 am 0.50 m 4:18 pm 1.24 m 9:49 pm 0.63 m

SUN 3 MAY HIGH 4:23 am 1.60 m LOW 11:05 am 0.41 m HIGH 5:15 pm 1.37 m LOW 11:00 pm 0.53 m

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Black Rock

GPS: 29.15.250 153.26.140

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Black Rock is an area of reef north of Woody Head and south of Evans Head that has a reputation of producing good reef fish.

Best baits are Blue Pilchard and Mullet fillet fished on a Paternoster rig, with floating baits for Snapper in the winter months.

Where is it?

What lures are best?

Approx. 6 nautical miles north, northeast of Woody Head.

Soft plastics in large grub type work well between June and September fished just off the bottom.

What’s there? The reef is mixed with some areas of hard rock pinnacles, broken rock and gravel. Depth varies from 25mtrs to 45mtrs. Fish show on this reef easily as the Trag and bait shoals elevate above the reef.

Seek up-to-date local knowledge of where you are going.

For the Kids All-round family spot, obviously boat needed.

Best time to fish? Black Rock is a 12 months of the year spot.

What fish should I target?

Dave’s Tips

What dream fish might I catch? We have caught Snapper to over 10kg here as well as Jewfish to over 20kg

Predominately Trag, Snapper and Blue Spotted Flathead.

Safety First: - Be Prepared: Check the weather forecast before you go.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday May December 4, 2020 3, 2018 MON 4 MAY

TUE 5 MAY

HIGH 5:20 am LOW 1.64 m LOW 11:52 am HIGH 0.33 m HIGH 6:06 pm LOW 1.50 m

12:01 am 0.43 m 6:13 am 1.66 m 12:36 pm 0.27 m HIGH 6:55 pm 1.64 m

WED 6 MAY LOW 12:58 am 0.35 m HIGH 7:01 am 1.65 m LOW 1:18 pm 0.24 m HIGH 7:42 pm 1.75 m

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THU 7 MAY LOW 1:52 am 0.29 m HIGH 7:50 am 1.59 m LOW 1:59 pm 0.24 m HIGH 8:29 pm 1.82 m

FRI 8 MAY

SAT 9 MAY

LOW 2:45 am 0.28 m HIGH 8:39 am 1.51 m LOW 2:38 pm 0.28 m HIGH 9:16 pm 1.86 m

LOW 3:40 am 0.31 m HIGH 9:28 am 1.40 m LOW 3:17 pm 0.35 m HIGH 10:03 pm 1.84 m

SUN 10 MAY 4:36 am 0.36 m HIGH 10:16 am 1.30 m LOW 3:56 pm 0.44 m HIGH 10:52 pm 1.79 m LOW

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GPS: 29.29.550 153.25.507

&CXGŨU 6KRU Mick’s Tips Make sure a reliable person has a description of your boat, the number of passengers, where you are going, and your expected time of return or arrival.

For the Kids Fishing in 50mtrs of water might be a bit like hard work for younger kids especially if the big fish are on.

North East Corner

What is it?

What lures are best?

This is the north east corner of the reef, south of Angourie.

Water is around 50mtrs deep so lures are limited here, a large soft plastic on a heavy jig head if the current isn’t too hard will produce fish.

Where is it?

Approximately 4½ nautical miles off shore, almost due east of Angourie Point.

What’s there?

Best time to fish?

It is a complex reef structure of hard rock, sponge and wire weed.

This is an all year round spot with fish taken most days, being on the edge of the reef it seems to be a drop-in spot for traveling fish.

What fish should I target?

What dream fish might I catch?

Good Snapper, Trag, Jewfish and Nanagi as well as numerous other quality reef fish are found here.

Winter can bring some very large Snapper (over 8kg) around the middle of the day, but this spot is like a lottery, you never know what’s going to be caught.

What bait should I use? Strip bait of mullet or tuna on paternoster rigs, or in winter floating baits of blue pillies.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday May December 11, 2020 3, 2018 MON 11 MAY

TUE 12 MAY

LOW 5:35 am LOW 0.43 m HIGH 11:08 am HIGH 1.20 m LOW 4:35 pm LOW 0.54 m HIGH 11:42 pm 1.70 m

WED 13 MAY

6:37 am HIGH 12:35 am 0.50 m 1.61 m 12:04 pm LOW 7:38 am 1.12 m 0.56 m 5:20 pm HIGH 1:13 pm 0.63 m 1.08 m LOW 6:16 pm 0.71 m

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THU 14 MAY HIGH 1:32 am 1.52 m LOW 8:38 am 0.59 m HIGH 2:30 pm 1.09 m LOW 7:30 pm 0.77 m

FRI 15 MAY HIGH 2:34 am 1.46 m LOW 9:32 am 0.59 m HIGH 3:39 pm 1.14 m LOW 8:51 pm 0.78 m

SAT 16 MAY

SUN 17 MAY

HIGH 3:35 am 1.42 m LOW 10:20 am 0.57 m HIGH 4:36 pm 1.22 m LOW 10:06 pm 0.75 m

HIGH 4:29 am 1.41 m LOW 11:02 am 0.53 m HIGH 5:22 pm 1.30 m LOW 11:07 pm 0.70 m

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Woody Head What is it? Rocky headland with shallow reef running to the north. Start of Shark Bay.

Where is it? 5 nautical miles north of the mouth of the Clarence.

What’s there? On land there is a camping ground and boat ramp. It pays to book a site well in advance of any holiday period. Also has beach access from the road at the headland as well as the road north of the turn off.

What fish should I target? From December to early May it is a great Mackerel fishing ground, along the outer edge of the shallow reef and inside the bay there are a couple of higher reef areas the Mackerel congregate around. From July to early September soft plastic fishing the outer edge of the reef produces nice Snapper, just drift along in about the 10– 5mtr mark. Some very nice Tailor can be taken from the headland itself in winter mostly but all year round it will produce Tailor, Jew and Bream.

What bait should I use? Floating blue pillies on light wires will get the Mackerel later in the morning. Pillies on gang hooks for the Tailor off the rocks. Stay Safe: - When offshore boating, plan your trip – check the weather and make sure all safety gear is on board and working.

What lures are best? Trolling pink squid well back from the boat at between 8–9 knots seems to work the best for the Mackerel between day break and about 8am then switch to float baits. Off the rocks a silver metal lure of about 50g worked fast for the Tailor or a large bibbed lure like Bills Bugs Jew Lure will get down to the Jewfish. Soft plastics for snapper-I prefer a minnow shape of around 150 to 180mm in length green and red in color.

Best time to fish? December to early May for the Mackerel June to September for the Tailor, July and August for the snapper

What dream fish might I catch? We have caught Spanish Mackerel to over 20kg in the bay, Jewfish over 15gk from the rocks and Tailor over 4kg.

&CXG U 6KRU Make sure your boat and motor are in top condition. Don’t go out if you have any engine trouble at all. Always make sure you have enough fuel to get out and back.

For the Kids The inside protected area behind the reef and the beaches are excellent for kids being safe protected water.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday May 18, 2020 MON 18 MAY

TUE 19 MAY

WED 20 MAY

THU 21 MAY

HIGH 5:15 am HIGH 5:58 am LOW 12:42 am LOW 1.40 m 1.40 m 0.58 m LOW 11:39 am LOW 12:12 pm HIGH 6:36 am HIGH 0.49 m 0.45 m 1.39 m HIGH 6:02 pm HIGH 6:38 pm LOW 12:44 pm LOW 1.39 m 1.48 m 0.43 m LOW 11:58 pm HIGH 7:13 pm HIGH 0.64 m 1.56 m Tides - © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2019, Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532)

1:22 am 0.54 m 7:12 am 1.37 m 1:14 pm 0.41 m 7:47 pm 1.62 m

FRI 22 MAY LOW 2:01 am 0.50 m HIGH 7:48 am 1.34 m LOW 1:45 pm 0.41 m HIGH 8:21 pm 1.67 m

SAT 23 MAY LOW 2:40 am 0.48 m HIGH 8:25 am 1.31 m LOW 2:15 pm 0.42 m HIGH 8:58 pm 1.70 m

SUN 24 MAY 3:19 am 0.47 m HIGH 9:02 am 1.27 m LOW 2:47 pm 0.45 m HIGH 9:34 pm 1.72 m LOW

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Freeburn Rock (The Bombie)

GPS: 29.31.133 153.22.155

What is it? A bombie or pinnacle is a rock structure protruding up from the bottom of the ocean usually with extremely steep sides. Freeburn Rock lifts out of around 15mtrs of depth to just 3.5mtrs below the surface. A large swell will break regularly on this rock. Because of the close proximity to the surface there is a large amount of coral and kelp on and around the rock.

Where is it? Freeburn Rock is approximately six nautical miles south of the mouth of the Clarence and about 1-½ nautical miles off shore.

What’s there? The structure itself is enough, some keen divers and spear fishers dive the rock. Because of its structure it attracts a vast array of different fish, pelagic and reef and large shoals of bait.

What fish should I target? This is one of the best grounds for targeting Snapper on plastics or lures. Also trolling around the rock can be very productive for Mackerel, Tuna, and Cobia etc. Blue Groper is also a common catch in the winter.

What bait should I use? Most productive fishing around the rock is lure fishing but floating pillies will produce some nice Snapper and Jewfish at times. Red crabs are like lollies to the Blue Groper. A live yakka or slimy mackerel trolled at walking pace will be the best for a big Spanish Mackerel.

What lures are best? You can troll surface lures (pink squid) or divers (large bibbed lures) around the rock with equal success most days. Large soft plastics in any pattern will take Snapper in the very early hours of the morning.

Best time to fish? Warm water December to April for the pelagics on troll. Late June to September for Snapper on plastics, but the rock will surprise you everyday.

What dream fish might I catch? We have caught Spanish Mackerel to over 30kg from this rock.

For the Kids Definitely not for the kids. The break is very unpredictable.

&CXG U 6KRU Always boat at a safe speed and know the limits of yourself and your boat.

Caution Freeburn Rock is one of the most unpredictable breaks on the coast. Even on the calmest of days a freak wave can break over the top and swamp a boat. This spot deserves the greatest of respect and care.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday May 25, 2020 MON 25 MAY

TUE 26 MAY

LOW 4:01 am 0.48 m HIGH 9:43 am 1.24 m LOW 3:23 pm 0.48 m HIGH 10:14 pm 1.71 m

LOW 4:47 am 0.50 m HIGH 10:27 am 1.20 m LOW 4:01 pm 0.53 m HIGH 10:57 pm 1.69 m

WED 27 MAY LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

THU 28 MAY

5:39 am LOW 0.52 m 11:16 am HIGH 1.16 m 4:47 pm LOW 0.58 m 11:45 pm 1.65 m

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FRI 29 MAY

SAT 30 MAY

6:37 am HIGH 12:40 am 0.53 m 1.62 m 12:16 pm LOW 7:38 am 1.14 m 0.53 m 5:43 pm HIGH 1:29 pm 0.63 m 1.16 m LOW 6:51 pm 0.66 m

HIGH 1:41 am 1.59 m LOW 8:38 am 0.49 m HIGH 2:45 pm 1.22 m LOW 8:10 pm 0.67 m

SUN 31 MAY HIGH 2:45 am 1.58 m LOW 9:34 am 0.44 m HIGH 3:53 pm 1.32 m LOW 9:29 pm 0.63 m

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Red Cliff

GPS: 29.34.400 153.23.200

&CXGŨU 6KRU Mick’s Tips Use your marine radio to log on and to log off with Marine Rescue. Let them know where you are going, estimated time of return, vessel details and how many people on board. Don’t forget to let them know when you return.

For the Kids The ease of fishing the shallower areas of this reef makes it great for kids to learn to deep-sea fish.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Area of reef south towards Brooms Head. Fishermen being the modern equivalent of the Renaissance man, we call this spot Red Cliff because as you look towards the shore there is a large cliff that is red.

Hard to find bait that won’t work here, if you find fish, anchor and burley they will eat everything from bait prawns to livies.

Where is it?

We don’t lure fish here much but I have no doubt those who put the time in will catch fish on plastic’s and small jigs easily.

What lures are best?

Approx. 10 nautical miles south of the mouth of the Clarence, in a large area from about 3 miles to 6 miles off shore.

Best time to fish?

What’s there?

This is an all year round area.

A great mixture of hard rock, broken reef and gravel patches, depth varies from 20 – 50mtrs.

What dream fish might I catch? Large Pearl Perch and Venus Tusk fish are always trophy fish and this is the place that can happen.

What fish should I target? All of the best reef fish can be caught from this reef complex. Snapper, Pearl Perch, Venus Tusk fish, Moses Perch, Trag, Pigfish, Jewfish etc. etc.

Safety First: - if your lights aren’t fitted properly you can’t expect others to see you. Be bright at night.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday June December 1, 2020 3, 2018 MON 1 JUN HIGH 3:47 am 1.56 m LOW 10:27 am 0.39 m HIGH 4:51 pm 1.45 m LOW 10:42 pm 0.56 m

TUE 2 JUN

WED 3 JUN

THU 4 JUN

FRI 5 JUN

HIGH 4:46 am HIGH 5:43 am LOW 12:47 am LOW 1.55 m 1.52 m 0.41 m LOW 11:15 am LOW 12:00 pm HIGH 6:35 am HIGH 0.34 m 0.30 m 1.47 m HIGH 5:45 pm HIGH 6:35 pm LOW 12:44 pm LOW 1.58 m 1.71 m 0.29 m LOW 11:47 pm HIGH 7:24 pm HIGH 0.48 m 1.80 m

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1:44 am 0.36 m 7:27 am 1.41 m 1:26 pm 0.30 m 8:12 pm 1.86 m

SAT 6 JUN LOW 2:38 am 0.33 m HIGH 8:16 am 1.35 m LOW 2:08 pm 0.33 m HIGH 8:59 pm 1.88 m

SUN 7 JUN 3:32 am 0.34 m HIGH 9:06 am 1.29 m LOW 2:48 pm 0.38 m HIGH 9:45 pm 1.85 m LOW

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BROOMS HEAD

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timeless beauty Mick’s Tips

Perfect for a family holiday 'The Broom', as it is affectionately referred to by locals, is a great beachside holiday destination. Originally known as Cakora Point, it is a leisurely 22km drive from Maclean. Along the way, you can usually see large numbers of kangaroos and wallabies and if you are lucky enough, one of the last remaining flocks of ‘coastal emus’. To the right, just before reaching Brooms Head is the turnoff to Sandon River. Drivers will have to negotiate several kilometres of basic formed road to Sandon and although the road is sand and gravel, it is quite suitable for the family car. Located within Yuraygir National Park, Sandon River is a beautiful spot to swim, fish or picnic. There is no store or food

available for purchase, but there are toilets, camping and drinking water. The final stretch of road into Brooms Head is one of coastal heathland with broad vistas of the sparkling South Pacific. Lake Cakora can be found on the northern edge of the settlement and the shallow lake is ideal for canoeing and is a great spot for swimming. Brooms Head has a timeless quality about it. Uncrowded beaches, friendly locals, you’ll find The Broom to be perfect for a family holiday. It has a well protected ocean lagoon, ideal for the kids to swim, as well as an unpatrolled surf beach. To the south of the village is an expansive stretch of pristine ocean beach stretching south to Sandon River.

For the Kids

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday June 8, 2020 MON 8 JUN LOW 4:25 am 0.37 m HIGH 9:55 am 1.23 m LOW 3:29 pm 0.45 m HIGH 10:31 pm 1.79 m

TUE 9 JUN

WED 10 JUN

LOW 5:17 am LOW 0.42 m HIGH 10:45 am HIGH 1.18 m LOW 4:10 pm LOW 0.52 m HIGH 11:16 pm 1.71 m

THU 11 JUN

6:08 am HIGH 12:01 am 0.47 m 1.62 m 11:35 am LOW 6:57 am 1.14 m 0.52 m 4:55 pm HIGH 12:30 pm 0.60 m 1.12 m LOW 5:45 pm 0.67 m

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FRI 12 JUN

SAT 13 JUN

HIGH 12:47 am 1.53 m LOW 7:44 am 0.55 m HIGH 1:32 pm 1.13 m LOW 6:46 pm 0.74 m

HIGH 1:36 am 1.45 m LOW 8:30 am 0.56 m HIGH 2:40 pm 1.16 m LOW 7:58 pm 0.77 m

SUN 14 JUN HIGH 2:30 am 1.38 m LOW 9:16 am 0.56 m HIGH 3:42 pm 1.23 m LOW 9:13 pm 0.78 m

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Sandon

What is it?

What bait should I use?

A pristine river entrance between the Yuraygir National Park and the Sandon River township. The township can only be reached by boat or by road from Minni Waters.

Prawns, pippis, sand worm and yabbies.

Where is it? Heading east along Brooms Head Road, turn right onto Sandon Road just before Brooms Head, 9km of gravel road to the National Park. Permits are required and can be purchased at the Sandon campsite.

What’s there?

What lures are best? In the shallows Whiting on poppers, in the deeper water lightly weighted soft plastics.

Best time to fish? Fishes well all year. At low tide you can walk onto Plover Island over the spit. Summer is great for Whiting, Trevally, and big Bream.

What dream fish might I catch?

Boat ramp, toilets, picnic area, shade, camping area (although there are no showers). It’s back to nature.

What fish should I target? Trevally, Bream, Flathead and Whiting.

Big Bream, Flathead and Trevally plus the odd surprise. (Tip) Pump some yabbies at low tide, the Bream just love ‘em. Safety First: - Always keep an eye on children when around water.

For the Kids Great spot for the kids, swimming and exploring. Check out the little Blue Crabs and the Spoonbills.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday June 15, 2020 MON 15 JUN HIGH 3:25 am 1.34 m LOW 10:00 am 0.53 m HIGH 4:36 pm 1.31 m LOW 10:25 pm 0.75 m

TUE 16 JUN

WED 17 JUN

THU 18 JUN

FRI 19 JUN

HIGH 4:19 am HIGH 5:10 am LOW 12:17 am LOW 1.31 m 1.28 m 0.63 m LOW 10:43 am LOW 11:22 am HIGH 5:55 am HIGH 0.50 m 0.47 m 1.27 m HIGH 5:22 pm HIGH 6:03 pm LOW 12:00 pm LOW 1.40 m 1.49 m 0.44 m LOW 11:26 pm HIGH 6:43 pm HIGH 0.69 m 1.58 m

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SAT 20 JUN

1:01 am 0.56 m 6:38 am 1.26 m 12:35 pm 0.42 m 7:20 pm 1.65 m

LOW 1:44 am 0.51 m HIGH 7:19 am 1.25 m LOW 1:11 pm 0.40 m HIGH 7:59 pm 1.71 m

SUN 21 JUN 2:24 am 0.46 m HIGH 8:00 am 1.24 m LOW 1:47 pm 0.39 m HIGH 8:38 pm 1.75 m LOW

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Red Cliff to Brooms Head

For the Kids Brooms Head is an excellent swimming spot for kids and the beaches are great for surfing also.

What is it?

What fish should I target?

Long stretch of sandy beach which has some excellent gutters for fishing. You can walk the length of the beach from Red Cliff to Brooms Head.

Flathead, Bream, Jewfish, Whiting, Australian Salmon.

Where is it?

Pilchard, prawns, yabbies, pippies, worms.

What bait should I use? What lures are best?

Red Cliff is part of the Yuraygir National Park, is situated north of Brooms Head. Turn into the national park to access the beach. There is an $8 per vehicle per day charge. The park has self registration stands with envelopes. Bring correct change.

Best lures are metal lures or soft plastics.

Best time to fish? The cooler months fish better as the gutters can be deeper.

What’s there?

What dream fish might I catch?

The national park has picnic areas, fire pits and toilets. Lake Aragon is popular for swimming and canoeing. Brooms Head has all amenities including a kiosk.

Large Jewfish. Stay Safe: - Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday June December 22, 2020 3, 2018 MON 22 JUN

TUE 23 JUN

WED 24 JUN

LOW 3:06 am 0.43 m HIGH 8:43 am 1.24 m LOW 2:26 pm 0.40 m HIGH 9:18 pm 1.78 m

LOW 3:49 am 0.41 m HIGH 9:27 am 1.23 m LOW 3:08 pm 0.41 m HIGH 10:00 pm 1.78 m

LOW 4:36 am 0.41 m HIGH 10:14 am 1.22 m LOW 3:53 pm 0.44 m HIGH 10:45 pm 1.76 m

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THU 25 JUN

FRI 26 JUN

LOW 5:26 am LOW 0.41 m HIGH 11:06 am HIGH 1.21 m LOW 4:43 pm LOW 0.49 m HIGH 11:31 pm 1.73 m

SAT 27 JUN

6:17 am HIGH 12:21 am 0.42 m 1.67 m 12:04 pm LOW 7:10 am 1.22 m 0.42 m 5:38 pm HIGH 1:09 pm 0.54 m 1.24 m LOW 6:43 pm 0.59 m

SUN 28 JUN HIGH 1:15 am 1.60 m LOW 8:03 am 0.41 m HIGH 2:18 pm 1.30 m LOW 7:56 pm 0.62 m

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Harwood

What is it?

What fish should I target?

Harwood is a small hamlet located on Harwood Island between the north and south arm of the Clarence River. Fishing options include the Harwood Bridge, river flats on the southern side downstream and upstream from the Harwood Hotel and good deep water near the sugar mill, slipway and the hole at Martins Point.

Flathead, Mullaway, Bream, Luderick, Whiting can all be caught, as well as some becoming more frequent summer visitors like Giant Herring, Tarpon and Trevally.

Where is it? Harwood Island is where the Pacific Highway goes over the Clarence river (Harwood Bridge).

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there? Boat ramps on either side of the river. which have cleaning tables and toilets, and plenty of parking for cars and trailers.

What bait should I use? Live herring for Mullaway, small lano mullet also make excellent live bait, as do torpedo squid. For Bream small pieces of cut bait work well. For Flathead it is pretty hard to go past white bait or anchovies.

What lures are best? Flathead are responsive to soft plastics nearly all year round, peak times are April/May and

August/September. Mullaway find large soft plastics and Vibration Blades hard to resist. Lightly weighted soft plastics, small deep diving hard body lures and small blades work well for Bream.

Best time to fish? The winter months are best for the big Mullaway and Bream, autumn and late winter early spring for the Flathead, summer months for the Whiting.

What dream fish might I catch? Again large Mullaway are the target, however some 4kg+ Flathead are often caught here. Harwood bridge can often turn up some obscure captures, like Cobia and large Mangrove Jack.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday June 29, 2020 MON 29 JUN

TUE 30 JUN

HIGH 2:14 am 1.52 m LOW 8:56 am 0.40 m HIGH 3:26 pm 1.39 m LOW 9:14 pm 0.62 m

HIGH 3:16 am 1.44 m LOW 9:47 am 0.39 m HIGH 4:29 pm 1.50 m LOW 10:30 pm 0.58 m

WED 1 JUL

THU 2 JUL

HIGH 4:20 am HIGH 5:21 am 1.38 m 1.33 m 10:39 am LOW LOW 11:29 am 0.37 m 0.35 m 5:26 pm HIGH HIGH 6:19 pm 1.61 m 1.71 m LOW 11:42 pm 0.51 m

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FRI 3 JUL

SAT 4 JUL

LOW 12:45 am 0.44 m HIGH 6:17 am 1.29 m LOW 12:16 pm 0.34 m HIGH 7:10 pm 1.78 m

LOW 1:40 am 0.38 m HIGH 7:10 am 1.27 m LOW 1:02 pm 0.33 m HIGH 7:58 pm 1.83 m

SUN 5 JUL 2:31 am 0.34 m HIGH 8:00 am 1.24 m LOW 1:46 pm 0.34 m HIGH 8:44 pm 1.83 m LOW

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Rocky Mouth

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Best time to fish?

Where the South Arm of the Clarence converges with the main river lays a large body of coffee rock reef known to the locals as Rocky Mouth.

All the usual baits will work fine at Rocky Mouth, rigged live herring for big Bream and Mullaway, live poddy mullet for large Flathead. Try prawns, chicken gut, mullet gut, squid and worms.

No matter what the season there is always something going on at Rocky Mouth, best for Bream in autumn and winter, big Flathead, Trevally and Mangrove Jack in the summer time. For the big Mullaway you can’t beat spring. The last of the run in tide through slack water, or the bottom of the tide through slack water are both optimum times.

Where is it?

What lures are best?

Rocky Mouth is within 500m of Maclean CBD.

What’s there? The boat ramp near the Court House in Maclean is only around 300m down stream from Rocky Mouth.

What fish should I target? The most common would be Flathead, Mullaway, Luderick, Whiting and Bream.

Hard body diving lures for bream in the winter fished over the shallow reef can yield great results as can small lightly weighted soft plastics. Some very big Flathead and Mullaway call Rocky Mouth home for several months of the year. Big soft plastics and Vibration Blades are very effective on both. Plenty of Mangrove Jack and Trevally etc will fall victim to the same techniques over the summer period here.

What dream fish might I catch? Summer months, Mullaway over 10kg are occasionally caught here as well as giant Trevally over 5kgs have been taken. Some dry summers, massive schools of giant herring take up residence at Rocky Mouth to feast on prawns and small bait-fish.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday July December 6, 2020 3, 2018 MON 6 JUL LOW 3:20 am 0.33 m HIGH 8:47 am 1.23 m LOW 2:29 pm 0.37 m HIGH 9:28 pm 1.81 m

TUE 7 JUL LOW 4:05 am 0.35 m HIGH 9:32 am 1.21 m LOW 3:09 pm 0.41 m HIGH 10:08 pm 1.75 m

WED 8 JUL LOW 4:47 am 0.38 m HIGH 10:16 am 1.19 m LOW 3:49 pm 0.46 m HIGH 10:46 pm 1.68 m

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THU 9 JUL

FRI 10 JUL

LOW 5:28 am LOW 0.43 m HIGH 11:00 am HIGH 1.18 m LOW 4:30 pm LOW 0.53 m HIGH 11:23 pm 1.59 m

SAT 11 JUL

6:05 am HIGH 12:00 am 0.47 m 1.50 m 11:45 am LOW 6:44 am 1.17 m 0.50 m 5:15 pm HIGH 12:36 pm 0.60 m 1.17 m LOW 6:07 pm 0.67 m

SUN 12 JUL HIGH 12:40 am 1.41 m LOW 7:24 am 0.52 m HIGH 1:34 pm 1.19 m LOW 7:08 pm 0.73 m

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MACLEAN

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the Scottish town Enjoy friendly, country hospitality On the banks of the mighty Clarence River is Maclean – the Scottish town in Australia. This historic town is renowned for its Scottish Festivals the Highland Gathering 2019 and International Tartan Day. Many of Maclean’s street signs are written in Gaelic as well as English. Take a stroll and explore the historic architecture on the heritage walking trail or call into the Scottish shop to pick up information to track down your clan on the 200 decorated tartan power poles. A visit to the bicentennial museum shows the development of Maclean with the adjacent Stone Cottage depicting home life in the 1880’s. Maclean is also home to Australia’s oldest free presbyterian church. There is a scottish cairn located in

Taloumbi Street. The decision to create a Scottish Cairn in Maclean grew from a Bicentennial gift of a Cairn from Scotland to Australia (1988). Despite intense lobbying, the Cairn was given permanent home in Mosman Park, Sydney. The Maclean “Scottish Town in Australia” Committee decided to construct its own Cairn. The Cairn was positioned in Stanford Park. Stones were obtained from parts of Scotland, from Scottish families throughout Australia and locally. The Maclean Scottish Cairn is a fitting memorial to the contribution Scottish settlers made to the Clarence and to Australia. Maclean has a bustling retail sector with many boutique shops housed in some beautifully restored historic buildings. Source: Clarence Valley Council

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday July 13, 2020 2019 MON 13 JUL HIGH 1:26 am 1.32 m LOW 8:08 am 0.52 m HIGH 2:38 pm 1.23 m LOW 8:20 pm 0.76 m

TUE 14 JUL

WED 15 JUL

HIGH 2:21 am 1.24 m LOW 8:56 am 0.52 m HIGH 3:41 pm 1.29 m LOW 9:40 pm 0.76 m

HIGH 3:24 am 1.19 m LOW 9:45 am 0.51 m HIGH 4:38 pm 1.37 m LOW 10:53 pm 0.71 m

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THU 16 JUL

FRI 17 JUL

SAT 18 JUL

SUN 19 JUL

HIGH 4:27 am HIGH 5:22 am LOW 12:42 am LOW 1.16 m 1.15 m 0.54 m LOW 10:32 am LOW 11:18 am HIGH 6:11 am HIGH 0.49 m 0.46 m 1.16 m HIGH 5:28 pm HIGH 6:13 pm LOW 12:02 pm LOW 1.46 m 1.55 m 0.42 m LOW 11:53 pm HIGH 6:56 pm HIGH 0.63 m 1.64 m

1:26 am 0.46 m 6:57 am 1.19 m 12:45 pm 0.37 m 7:37 pm 1.71 m

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The Broadwater

What is it?

What’s there?

What lures are best?

Known locally as the “Broad” it is a vast shallow lake connected to the Clarence river above Maclean, it (along with Lake Wooloweyah) is one of the most important aquatic nurseries on the Clarence.

There are no amenities in the Broadwater, Maclean is your nearest port of call.

Small lightly weighted soft plastics for the Bream in the shallows, larger ones for the Mullaway that patrol the drop offs where the Clarence and the Broad merge. This also a perfect place to fish Vibration Blades.

Where is it? The Broadwater is a couple of kms upstream from Maclean. You can launch your boat at Maclean or drive to the ramp on the Lawrence Rd that is just opposite the Broadwater (all wheel drive access), there are no real land based opportunities to fish in the Broadwater.

What fish should I target? The main species you will encounter in and around the Broadwater are Bream, Flathead, Mullaway and Luderick. Occasional summer visitors include Trevally, Giant Herring, Tarpon and the odd Mangrove Jack.

What bait should I use? By far the number one bait for people targeting flathead up at the Broadwater would have to be white bait, other baits such as local Clarence River prawns, squid, mullet gut and live herring all have their place here as well.

Best time to fish? Best time is autumn and winter. About 10 days after the full moon there will be a run out tide around day break, the prawns that have “gone to mud” will lift on these smaller tides and the fish will be waiting.

What dream fish might I catch? Large Mullaway are often taken in the area just outside the Broadwater.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday July December 20, 2020 3, 2018 MON 20 JUL LOW 2:07 am 0.39 m HIGH 7:41 am 1.21 m LOW 1:28 pm 0.33 m HIGH 8:19 pm 1.77 m

TUE 21 JUL LOW 2:49 am 0.33 m HIGH 8:26 am 1.24 m LOW 2:12 pm 0.30 m HIGH 9:00 pm 1.82 m

WED 22 JUL

THU 23 JUL

LOW 3:32 am 0.29 m HIGH 9:12 am 1.27 m LOW 2:58 pm 0.30 m HIGH 9:44 pm 1.83 m

LOW 4:16 am 0.27 m HIGH 10:00 am 1.29 m LOW 3:45 pm 0.31 m HIGH 10:27 pm 1.80 m

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FRI 24 JUL LOW 5:02 am 0.27 m HIGH 10:51 am 1.30 m LOW 4:36 pm 0.36 m HIGH 11:12 pm 1.74 m

SAT 25 JUL

SUN 26 JUL

LOW 5:48 am LOW 0.29 m HIGH 11:46 am HIGH 1.32 m LOW 5:31 pm LOW 0.43 m HIGH 11:59 pm 1.63 m

6:35 am 0.33 m 12:45 pm 1.34 m 6:33 pm 0.51 m

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The Barges

*QV 6KR A good drift can be had along the bank. The depth drops to 8m close to where the Submarine Pipeline sign is located on the bank.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Old cane barges have been skuttled on the most north easterly bank of Harwood Island creating a haven for bait fish.

The best bait to use is squid strips. Prawns are ok although bait fish will keep you occupied re-baiting hooks.

Where Where is is it? it? Along the bank of Harwood Island between the eastern mouth of Serpentine Channel and the main part of the river.

For the Kids

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there?

Great fun for kids as the small bait fish will keep them occupied. You will need patience having to re-bait their hooks all the time.

As you will need to access the spot by boat, there are no facilities. The area ranges from 2m in depth to 8m.

What fish should I target? The main fish would be Bream and Flathead, although you may be lucky enough to pick up a School Jew.

What lures are best? Drift along the bank with soft plastics or flick small hard bodied lures into the structure created by the barges.

Best time to fish? Winter is great for Bream and summer is better for Flathead although you will catch both all year round. Fish on the slack water as the tide can run quite fast through here.

What dream fish might I catch? Good sized Bream are a definite possibility along with large Flathead.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday July December 27, 2020 3, 2018 MON 27 JUL HIGH 12:49 am 1.51 m LOW 7:24 am 0.36 m HIGH 1:50 pm 1.37 m LOW 7:45 pm 0.57 m

TUE 28 JUL

WED 29 JUL

HIGH 1:47 am 1.37 m LOW 8:15 am 0.40 m HIGH 3:00 pm 1.43 m LOW 9:06 pm 0.60 m

HIGH 2:54 am 1.26 m LOW 9:11 am 0.42 m HIGH 4:09 pm 1.50 m LOW 10:30 pm 0.57 m

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THU 30 JUL

FRI 31 JUL

SAT 1 AUG

SUN 2 AUG

HIGH 4:06 am HIGH 5:12 am LOW 12:45 am LOW 1.19 m 1.16 m 0.42 m LOW 10:09 am LOW 11:06 am HIGH 6:11 am HIGH 0.42 m 0.40 m 1.16 m HIGH 5:12 pm HIGH 6:08 pm LOW 12:00 pm LOW 1.58 m 1.66 m 0.38 m LOW 11:45 pm HIGH 6:59 pm HIGH 0.50 m 1.72 m

1:34 am 0.35 m 7:01 am 1.18 m 12:49 pm 0.35 m 7:45 pm 1.75 m

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ILUKA

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seaside village charm Discover nature's paradise Situated on the northern side of the mouth of the Clarence River, Iluka is as far removed from “sister” town Yamba as you could possibly get. Less than one third the size of Yamba, Iluka is favoured by visitors and locals alike for its laid back, casual lifestyle, fewer people, less traffic but everywhere near a seaside paradise as Yamba. As you head towards Iluka from the highway you will drive through the small village of Woombah. Woombah is home to many talented artists and there are a number of studios open for inspection. You can also visit the famous Woombah Coffee Plantation. Goodwood Island is also accessed from Woombah at the coffee plantation. There are some fabulous picnic spots along the

banks of the Clarence River or you can throw a line in. Goodwood Wharf (Port of Yamba) is the home of ocean going freighters serving the needs of residents of Lord Howe Island and the South Pacific. Continuing to Iluka, it is very common to pass kangaroos and the endangered coastal emu. Iluka has full shopping facilities and a number of camping and caravan parks. There is easy surf beach access on the eastern edge of town. Once in Iluka, you must walk through the “World Heritage” listed Iluka Rainforest Reserve. Access points are from Long Street in Iluka, the Bluff Picnic area and the disabled access point on Iluka Bluff Road. A section of the track is wheelchair accessible and children will have no difficulty walking the entire length. Source: Clarence Valley Council

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday August December 3, 2020 3, 2018 MON 3 AUG LOW 2:18 am 0.31 m HIGH 7:47 am 1.20 m LOW 1:33 pm 0.33 m HIGH 8:27 pm 1.75 m

TUE 4 AUG LOW 2:59 am 0.30 m HIGH 8:30 am 1.22 m LOW 2:14 pm 0.33 m HIGH 9:05 pm 1.72 m

WED 5 AUG

THU 6 AUG

LOW 3:35 am 0.31 m HIGH 9:09 am 1.23 m LOW 2:52 pm 0.35 m HIGH 9:40 pm 1.68 m

LOW 4:08 am 0.33 m HIGH 9:47 am 1.24 m LOW 3:30 pm 0.38 m HIGH 10:13 pm 1.61 m

FRI 7 AUG

SAT 8 AUG

LOW 4:40 am 0.36 m HIGH 10:25 am 1.24 m LOW 4:09 pm 0.44 m HIGH 10:44 pm 1.53 m

LOW 5:12 am 0.39 m HIGH 11:05 am 1.24 m LOW 4:49 pm 0.51 m HIGH 11:15 pm 1.44 m

SUN 9 AUG 5:45 am 0.42 m HIGH 11:49 am 1.24 m LOW 5:34 pm 0.58 m HIGH 11:51 pm 1.34 m LOW

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Goodwood Island Wharf

Safety First: If boating, make sure you keep a close eye out for crab traps. Particularly between September and April.

For the Kids The tidal flow here is very strong and the rocks can be slippery.The sandy beach tucked back in next to the wall would be much better for the kids.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

This is the Port of Yamba loading wharf. The wharf itself is off limits to the public but the two rock walls outside the chain wire fence can be fished.

Pippies, nippers and beach worms. Best baits to target Jewfish and Flathead are Beach Worms and live Herring which can be caught on a bait jig at the wharf. Black or green weed for Blackfish.

Where is it?

Driving from Iluka 11 km turn left at the Woombah coffee shop into Wharf St and follow the road to the wharf.

What’s there? Small sandy beach and boat ramp.

What lures are best? For Jew fish and Flathead try mid size paddle tail soft plastics and for bream try smaller wriggler or prawn imitations.

Best time to fish?

What fish should I target? There are some big fish lurking about under this wharf but fishing close to oyster encrusted pylons mean most of them get to stay there. The ones you can get out will include Bream, Flathead, Blackfish, Whiting and school Jew.

Pretty much all year round at this spot. Target Blackfish from February to June and Flathead, Bream and Whiting in the Summer months.

What dream fish might I catch? You just can't go past a Mangrove Jack.

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P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday August December 10,3, 2020 2018 MON 10 AUG

TUE 11 AUG

LOW 6:20 am HIGH 12:32 am 0.46 m 1.24 m HIGH 12:38 pm LOW 7:01 am 1.24 m 0.50 m LOW 6:28 pm HIGH 1:36 pm 0.66 m 1.25 m LOW 7:34 pm 0.71 m

WED 12 AUG HIGH 1:26 am 1.14 m LOW 7:48 am 0.53 m HIGH 2:42 pm 1.28 m LOW 8:56 pm 0.72 m

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THU 13 AUG HIGH 2:36 am 1.07 m LOW 8:45 am 0.54 m HIGH 3:50 pm 1.33 m LOW 10:22 pm 0.68 m

FRI 14 AUG

SAT 15 AUG

SUN 16 AUG

HIGH 3:52 am HIGH 4:58 am LOW 12:20 am 1.04 m 1.06 m 0.49 m LOW 9:45 am LOW 10:44 am HIGH 5:51 am 0.52 m 0.48 m 1.11 m HIGH 4:50 pm HIGH 5:43 pm LOW 11:37 am 1.41 m 1.51 m 0.41 m LOW 11:30 pm HIGH 6:30 pm 0.59 m 1.61 m Tides - © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2019, Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532)

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Shark Bay

Tye Porter

For the Kids Shark Bay has strong rips and currents so is not a good place to swim. It does have plenty of room for the kids to play and build sand castles. Teach the kids the Pippi twist or how to catch Beach Worms and they will have a fun day.

What is it?

What fish should I target?

10 km stretch of beach running from Woody Head to Black Rock. The beach has plenty of fishable gutters and is protected from southerly winds. The beach entrance can get very soft after long periods without rain so it may pay to check before driving in.

In summer target Whiting, Bream, Tarwhine and Flathead. In early Autumn School and Black tip sharks move into the southern end of the bay. In Winter fish for Tailor, Bream and Jewfish.

What bait should I use?

Where is it?

It is 6km north of Iluka on Iluka Road.

Pippies and Beach Worms can be gathered on the beach (check regulations and bag limits). Best baits for Jew are Beach Worms Mullet strips and live baits. Tailor fillets for Sharks.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there?

What lures are best?

The car park before the 4wd access has toilets and a picnic area with gas bbq. There are no facilities at the 4wd access.

For Tailor 40/65 gram chrome raiders and for Flathead try 40/1000mm soft plastics.

Safety First: - Rip currents will usually occur in deeper water, so it's usually a darker colour compared to the white breaking waves over a sandbank, giving a rip the appearance of a saver spot to swim.

Best time to fish?

Almost anytime is a good time.

What dream fish might I catch? Large Jewfish are always a possibility.

4 Uki Street Yamba

P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday August December 17,3, 2020 2018 MON 17 AUG

TUE 18 AUG

LOW 1:04 am 0.39 m HIGH 6:39 am 1.17 m LOW 12:26 pm 0.33 m HIGH 7:15 pm 1.70 m

LOW 1:45 am 0.29 m HIGH 7:25 am 1.23 m LOW 1:13 pm 0.25 m HIGH 7:58 pm 1.78 m

WED 19 AUG LOW 2:26 am 0.21 m HIGH 8:10 am 1.30 m LOW 2:00 pm 0.20 m HIGH 8:40 pm 1.82 m

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THU 20 AUG

FRI 21 AUG

SAT 22 AUG

LOW 3:07 am 0.16 m HIGH 8:56 am 1.35 m LOW 2:47 pm 0.18 m HIGH 9:22 pm 1.82 m

LOW 3:49 am 0.15 m HIGH 9:44 am 1.40 m LOW 3:36 pm 0.19 m HIGH 10:04 pm 1.77 m

LOW 4:31 am 0.16 m HIGH 10:33 am 1.43 m LOW 4:28 pm 0.25 m HIGH 10:48 pm 1.66 m

SUN 23 AUG 5:14 am 0.21 m HIGH 11:25 am 1.45 m LOW 5:23 pm 0.34 m HIGH 11:35 pm 1.51 m LOW

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Woody Head (Land Based)

What is it?

What bait should I use?

A headland which has protected corners from northerly and southerly’s, good all year round.

Strip bait of Mullet or Tuna on Paternoster rigs, or in winter floating baits of Blue Pillies.

Where is it?

What lures are best?

Five kms from the township of Iluka, marked with a National Parks sign for access. You will need National Parks permits to enter.

Flathead like a soft plastic, Tailor like a chrome spinner and large hard bodied lures for Mullaway.

Best time to fish?

What’s there? Camp ground with amenities, boat ramp for beach launching, picnic area with BBQ, toilets, shade and parking.

June and July for big Tailor off the rocks.

What dream fish might I catch? Large Mullaway up to 60lbs.

What fish should I target? In the summer months, Whiting, Bream, Dart and Flathead In the winter months, Tailor, Bream, Jew (Mullaway).

Safety First: - Ask for advice from locals who know the area. They will always tell you when an area is dangerous.

$GP U 6KRU Woody Head Caravan Park has great sheltered spots on the beach for swimming, snorkeling and in season, it’s great for whale watching.

For the Kids Not suitable for children as it is a rocky headland with unpredictable swells that can be dangerous even for experienced anglers.

4 Uki Street Yamba

P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday August 24, 2020 MON 24 AUG

TUE 25 AUG

LOW 5:58 am HIGH 12:26 am 0.28 m 1.35 m 12:21 pm HIGH LOW 6:44 am 1.44 m 0.36 m 6:26 pm LOW HIGH 1:25 pm 0.44 m 1.44 m LOW 7:42 pm 0.53 m

WED 26 AUG HIGH 1:28 am 1.19 m LOW 7:36 am 0.43 m HIGH 2:37 pm 1.45 m LOW 9:08 pm 0.56 m

THU 27 AUG HIGH 2:45 am 1.09 m LOW 8:39 am 0.48 m HIGH 3:51 pm 1.48 m LOW 10:34 pm 0.52 m

FRI 28 AUG

SAT 29 AUG

HIGH 4:06 am HIGH 5:15 am 1.05 m 1.07 m 9:49 am LOW LOW 10:56 am 0.48 m 0.45 m 5:00 pm HIGH HIGH 5:57 pm 1.53 m 1.58 m LOW 11:44 pm 0.45 m

SUN 30 AUG 12:36 am 0.37 m HIGH 6:10 am 1.12 m LOW 11:52 am 0.40 m HIGH 6:45 pm 1.62 m LOW

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Iluka Bluff

Andrew Mayo

For the Kids Iluka Bluff is not a spot for kids. Safety First: Inform others of your plans. Always let friends or family know where you are going and when you’II be back.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Iluka Bluff is the closest rock ledge to the township of Iluka. The north and south corners offer some protection depending on wind direction. This ledge is low to the water and not the place to be in a big swell.

Pippies, Pilchard fillets and Beach Worms, Try whole Pilchards on ganged hooks for Tailor. Best baits for Jewfish are beach worms Mullet strips and live baits.

Where is it? 2km from Iluka on Iluka Rd. National Park permits apply.

What’s there? Car park, toilets and a picnic area and lookout.

What lures are best? For Tailor 40/65gm chrome raiders. Jewfish will take big soft plastics, Zerak Flat Shads are good as they don’t pick up much weed. The main lures used on the bluff are big hard bodies like Bills Bugs.

Best time to fish?

What fish should I target? In summer months target Whiting, Bream, Tarwhine, Flathead and Jewfish. In the winter Tailor, Bream and Jewfish are definite possibilities.

Anytime time of the year is good with dusk and dawn the best times of the day.

What dream fish might I catch? Big Jewfish

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P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday August December 31,3, 2020 2018 MON 31 AUG

TUE 1 SEP

LOW 1:18 am 0.32 m HIGH 6:55 am 1.17 m LOW 12:41 pm 0.35 m HIGH 7:28 pm 1.64 m

LOW 1:55 am 0.28 m HIGH 7:34 am 1.22 m LOW 1:22 pm 0.31 m HIGH 8:04 pm 1.64 m

WED 2 SEP LOW 2:28 am 0.26 m HIGH 8:11 am 1.27 m LOW 2:00 pm 0.29 m HIGH 8:38 pm 1.61 m

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THU 3 SEP

FRI 4 SEP

SAT 5 SEP

LOW 2:58 am 0.26 m HIGH 8:45 am 1.30 m LOW 2:37 pm 0.30 m HIGH 9:08 pm 1.57 m

LOW 3:26 am 0.27 m HIGH 9:19 am 1.32 m LOW 3:13 pm 0.33 m HIGH 9:38 pm 1.51 m

LOW 3:53 am 0.30 m HIGH 9:55 am 1.33 m LOW 3:49 pm 0.38 m HIGH 10:07 pm 1.43 m

SUN 6 SEP 4:22 am 0.33 m HIGH 10:31 am 1.34 m LOW 4:28 pm 0.44 m HIGH 10:38 pm 1.34 m LOW

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Iluka North Wall

6GF U 6KRU This is a popular spot so get here early.

For the Kids

The wall is made up of large rocks with big gaps and the tides run very fast, so not a good place for children. Safety First: Wear light clothing as it will let you swim easily If you are washed in. Jumpers may be heavy and difficult to take off.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Break Wall at the mouth of the Clarence River.

Pippies, Pilchard fillets and Beach Worms. Use whole pilchards on ganged hooks for Tailor. Best baits for Jew are Beach Worms, Mullet strips and live baits. Live baits for Tuna and Mackerel and black or green weed for Blackfish.

Where is it? Two minutes from town. Follow the road past the fish co-op. It’s well sign posted.

What’s there? Car park - toilets are available in the lookout carpark.

What fish should I target? In summer target Whiting, Bream, Tarwhine, Flathead, Jewfish, Bonito, Tuna and Mackerel. In winter try for Tailor, Bream, Blackfish and Jewfish.

What lures are best? For Tailor 40/65gm chrome raiders. Jew will take soft plastics - 100mm white paddle tails would be a good start. For Tuna and Mackerel 65/85gm raiders, X raps and Poppers.

Best time to fish? Anytime time of the year is good, with dusk and dawn the best times of the day.

What dream fish might I catch? Large Jewfish.

4 Uki Street Yamba

P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday September December 3,7,2018 2020 MON 7 SEP LOW 4:52 am 0.37 m HIGH 11:11 am 1.33 m LOW 5:10 pm 0.51 m HIGH 11:11 pm 1.24 m

TUE 8 SEP

WED 9 SEP

LOW 5:23 am LOW 0.42 m HIGH 11:54 am HIGH 1.32 m LOW 5:58 pm LOW 0.58 m HIGH 11:51 pm 1.14 m

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THU 10 SEP

6:00 am HIGH 12:43 am 0.48 m 1.04 m 12:45 pm LOW 6:45 am 1.30 m 0.53 m 6:59 pm HIGH 1:47 pm 0.64 m 1.29 m LOW 8:19 pm 0.66 m

FRI 11 SEP

SAT 12 SEP

SUN 13 SEP

HIGH 1:59 am 0.97 m LOW 7:46 am 0.57 m HIGH 3:00 pm 1.31 m LOW 9:51 pm 0.62 m

HIGH 3:28 am 0.97 m LOW 9:01 am 0.56 m HIGH 4:11 pm 1.38 m LOW 11:01 pm 0.53 m

HIGH 4:39 am 1.02 m LOW 10:15 am 0.50 m HIGH 5:11 pm 1.47 m LOW 11:53 pm 0.42 m

Old Ferry Approach

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Sheltered rock wall with easy access, just get out of the car and throw a line in.

Pippies, Nippers and Beach Worms. Best baits for Jewfish and Flathead are beach worms and live Herring. Black or green weed for Blackfish.

Where is it?

What lures are best?

Driving to Iluka turn right at golf course into Johnsons Lane at the end of the road turn right onto the gravel road.

Jew and flathead will take soft plastics.

Best time to fish?

What’s there?

For the Kids

This is a very pretty spot with a picnic area, boat ramp and easy parking.

Pretty much all year round. Target Blackfish from Feb to June and Whiting in Summer.

What fish should I target?

What dream fish might I catch?

In summer target Whiting, Bream, Flathead and Blackfish and in winter target Bream, Blackfish and school Jewfish.

A really good size Flathead. Safety First: Don't forget to slip, slop, slap.

Great spot for the kids. There is plenty of shade and enough fish to keep them busy. Don't forget to take the mozzie spray.

4 Uki Street Yamba

P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday September 14, 2020 MON 14 SEP

TUE 15 SEP

HIGH 5:34 am LOW 1.10 m LOW 11:15 am HIGH 0.40 m HIGH 6:01 pm LOW 1.58 m

12:36 am 0.30 m 6:22 am 1.20 m 12:09 pm 0.30 m HIGH 6:47 pm 1.68 m

WED 16 SEP LOW 1:17 am 0.19 m HIGH 7:08 am 1.31 m LOW 12:59 pm 0.20 m HIGH 7:31 pm 1.75 m

THU 17 SEP LOW 1:57 am 0.11 m HIGH 7:52 am 1.40 m LOW 1:47 pm 0.13 m HIGH 8:14 pm 1.77 m

FRI 18 SEP

SAT 19 SEP

LOW 2:36 am 0.07 m HIGH 8:38 am 1.49 m LOW 2:37 pm 0.10 m HIGH 8:57 pm 1.74 m

LOW 3:16 am 0.07 m HIGH 9:25 am 1.55 m LOW 3:28 pm 0.12 m HIGH 9:41 pm 1.65 m

SUN 20 SEP 3:57 am 0.11 m HIGH 10:13 am 1.58 m LOW 4:20 pm 0.18 m HIGH 10:26 pm 1.51 m LOW

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WOOLI

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get back to nature Mickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tips

Recharge, refresh and explore Get back to nature with the coastal villages of Wooli and Minnie Water. Wooli and Minnie Water are surrounded by Yuraygir National Park. Along the coastal trails you will encounter heathland plains, crystal creeks and lagoons and an abundance of wildflowers and birdlife. The secluded beaches in the heart of the Solitary Islands Marine Park are perfect for family beach holidays, snorkelling and scuba diving. Wooli, located 15km from Minnie Water, is the larger of the two villages. It has a bowling club, hotel-motel, service stations, general store, restaurants, charter boat hire and caravan park and holiday units. Wooli is surrounded by water, wildlife and natural wonders.

The Wooli River flows through forest and national park ensuring that it is one of the purest waterways in Australia, and is one of the best nurseries for the Sydney Rock Oyster. A feed of oysters can be purchased in the village. The river can be negotiated upstream by canoe for at least 20km and the lower estuary is idea for tinnies or larger boats. At Minnie Water there are excellent walking tracks and camping, secluded beaches and abundant wildlife. In the centre of the village is a general store and post office. Minnie Lagoon is a popular spot for swimming and picnics and has safe boat launching facilities. Whilst holidaying in the valley, take the time to visit some of our smaller coastal villages. G Wooli River flows through forest

For the Kids

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P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday September 21, 2020 MON 21 SEP

TUE 22 SEP

LOW 4:37 am LOW 0.18 m HIGH 11:03 am HIGH 1.58 m LOW 5:17 pm LOW 0.28 m HIGH 11:14 pm 1.34 m

WED 23 SEP

5:18 am HIGH 12:08 am 0.28 m 1.18 m 11:59 am LOW 6:03 am 1.54 m 0.39 m 6:23 pm HIGH 1:00 pm 0.39 m 1.49 m LOW 7:42 pm 0.47 m

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THU 24 SEP HIGH 1:17 am 1.04 m LOW 7:00 am 0.49 m HIGH 2:14 pm 1.45 m LOW 9:08 pm 0.49 m

FRI 25 SEP

SAT 26 SEP

HIGH 2:47 am 0.98 m LOW 8:14 am 0.54 m HIGH 3:30 pm 1.44 m LOW 10:26 pm 0.46 m

SUN 27 SEP

HIGH 4:11 am HIGH 5:14 am 1.00 m 1.06 m LOW 9:35 am LOW 10:46 am 0.54 m 0.50 m HIGH 4:39 pm HIGH 5:36 pm 1.46 m 1.49 m LOW 11:27 pm 0.40 m

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Wooli-Minnie Water

Mick’s For theTips Kids Not the best off the ocean side of the breakwall. Both the Minnie Water and Wooli beaches have patrolled areas in the Summer. The river in town is a perfect spot to picnic and supervise kids. The rock platforms at Rocky Point are great for examining the marine life in the tidal pools and rock crevices.

For the Kids

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Wooli and Minnie Water are small seaside villages surrounded by national parks. Wooli is located on a narrow peninsula with the pristine Wooli Wooli River on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.

Prawns, mullet, Pilchard (weed for the Blackfish)

Where is it?

Turn east of the Pacific Hwy at Tynedale or Six Mile Lane 16 km south of Grafton.

What’s there?

Camping, holiday accommodation, Wooli Bowling Club. Wooli Wooli River has boat ramps.

What fish should I target?

Bream and Flathead. Wooli is popular for Black Fish on the river side of the Breakwall. Fish the beaches for Bream and Whiting and other ocean fish off the breakwalls.

What lures are best?

Surface and deep diving lures and Soft plastics. Metal slugs off the ocean side of the Wooli breakwall for Tailor, big Salmon and pelagics in the warmer months.

Best time to fish? All year round fishing. Launch a tinnie from the beach at Minnie water, or from the ramps along the river at Wooli. Summer months will see bigger fish from the wall. Off shore will see big snapper, kingfish, tuna, and cobia to name a few.

What dream fish might I catch? Large Snapper, Kingfish and Tuna offshore, decent sized flathead in the river.

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P 6646 2830

Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday September December 3,28, 2018 2020 MON 28 SEP

TUE 29 SEP

WED 30 SEP

THU 1 OCT

LOW 12:13 am 0.35 m HIGH 6:02 am 1.14 m LOW 11:43 am 0.43 m HIGH 6:22 pm 1.51 m

LOW 12:49 am 0.30 m HIGH 6:42 am 1.22 m LOW 12:29 pm 0.37 m HIGH 7:01 pm 1.52 m

LOW 1:21 am 0.27 m HIGH 7:16 am 1.28 m LOW 1:08 pm 0.32 m HIGH 7:35 pm 1.51 m

LOW 1:49 am 0.24 m HIGH 7:49 am 1.34 m LOW 1:45 pm 0.30 m HIGH 8:05 pm 1.49 m

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FRI 2 OCT LOW 2:16 am 0.24 m HIGH 8:21 am 1.38 m LOW 2:21 pm 0.29 m HIGH 8:35 pm 1.45 m

SAT 3 OCT LOW 2:43 am 0.24 m HIGH 8:53 am 1.42 m LOW 2:57 pm 0.31 m HIGH 9:04 pm 1.39 m

SUN 4 OCT 4:10 am 0.26 m HIGH 10:27 am 1.44 m LOW 4:33 pm 0.34 m HIGH 10:35 pm 1.32 m LOW

GRAFTON

Images: Lynne Mowbray

the heart of the Clarence This historic town is nestled on the banks of the Clarence One of Australia’s most beautiful provincial cities, Grafton is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, graceful old buildings, sporting and cultural facilities and its location on the banks of the mighty Clarence River. As the commercial hub of the Clarence Valley, Grafton has excellent accommodation, great shopping, award winning restaurants and a vibrant artistic community. One of Australia’s most majestic waterways, the Clarence River is a dominant feature in Grafton’s landscape and lifestyle. Visitors travel from all over the world to compete in dragon boat, sail, and power boat racing, the Head of the River rowing regatta in December and one of

Mick’s Tips

Australia’s premier water skiing events, the famous Bridge to Bridge Ski Race, in October. You can explore the River at a more sedate pace in a hire canoe or enjoy a bird’s eye view as you cross the famous ‘Bendy Bridge’, an engineering marvel built in 1932. Spring’s Jacaranda Festival celebrates the city’s annual blossoming and the July Racing Carnival attracts the cream of Australia’s racing fraternity. The feature race of the carnival, the famous Grafton Cup, is the richest horse race in rural Australia. At any time of the year, the museums, heritage trails, restaurants and galleries make Grafton an ideal holiday destination.

For the Kids

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday October 5, 2020 MON 5 OCT LOW 4:37 am 0.30 m HIGH 11:01 am 1.45 m LOW 5:11 pm 0.39 m HIGH 11:07 pm 1.24 m

TUE 6 OCT

WED 7 OCT

LOW 5:05 am LOW 0.35 m HIGH 11:39 am HIGH 1.43 m LOW 5:51 pm LOW 0.45 m HIGH 11:43 pm 1.15 m

THU 8 OCT

5:35 am HIGH 12:23 am 0.41 m 1.06 m 12:19 pm LOW 6:10 am 1.40 m 0.48 m 6:38 pm HIGH 1:05 pm 0.51 m 1.36 m LOW 7:35 pm 0.56 m

FRI 9 OCT HIGH 1:16 am 0.98 m LOW 6:55 am 0.54 m HIGH 2:03 pm 1.33 m LOW 8:52 pm 0.58 m

SAT 10 OCT

SUN 11 OCT

HIGH 2:33 am HIGH 4:06 am 0.94 m 0.95 m LOW 8:00 am LOW 9:26 am 0.58 m 0.58 m HIGH 3:15 pm HIGH 4:30 pm 1.33 m 1.38 m LOW 10:17 pm LOW 11:25 pm 0.55 m m Source: Clarence Valley0.46 Council

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Grafton Bridge

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/CTMŨU 6KRU This is a great spot for picnics, so take a blanket and relax and enjoy the day while you fish.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Clarence River. Best fished by boat in drier months when salinity is higher, as the fish tend to venture further up the river. Run out tide is best for bigger Flathead. Land based is best by the Marina off Skinner Street, Sth Grafton and near the Sth Services Club.

Fresh and live prawns.

What lures are best? Deep diving lures for Bass, and soft plastics for Flathead.

Best time to fish?

Where is it?

For the Kids Great for kids to learn the ropes fishing from the shoreline, but remember to keep an eye on children around the water.

When the water is clear and salinity levels are high usually May through to December.

It is the bridge that joins South Grafton and Grafton.

What’s there?

What dream fish might I catch?

Both locations have boat Ramps have toilet facilities and Hooks Bait and Tackle is at the Marina.

Big Bass and a nice Jewfish. There are some deep holes in the area and around Elizabeth Island. Grab some local advice.

What fish should I target? Flathead, Bream and even Jewfish. Good Bass fishing up and downstream from here (in season of course).

Safety First: - Fishing from the Bridge is prohibited.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday October December 12,3,2020 2018 MON 12 OCT

TUE 13 OCT

HIGH 5:18 am LOW 1.04 m LOW 10:46 am HIGH 0.52 m HIGH 5:33 pm LOW 1.46 m

12:17 am 0.35 m 6:14 am 1.15 m 11:53 am 0.41 m HIGH 6:28 pm 1.55 m

WED 14 OCT LOW 1:02 am 0.23 m HIGH 7:02 am 1.28 m LOW 12:51 pm 0.30 m HIGH 7:16 pm 1.62 m

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THU 15 OCT LOW 1:44 am 0.14 m HIGH 7:47 am 1.41 m LOW 1:44 pm 0.19 m HIGH 8:01 pm 1.66 m

FRI 16 OCT LOW 2:23 am 0.07 m HIGH 8:32 am 1.53 m LOW 2:35 pm 0.12 m HIGH 8:46 pm 1.65 m

SAT 17 OCT LOW 3:02 am 0.04 m HIGH 9:18 am 1.63 m LOW 3:27 pm 0.09 m HIGH 9:31 pm 1.59 m

SUN 18 OCT 3:42 am 0.06 m HIGH 10:05 am 1.69 m LOW 4:19 pm 0.10 m HIGH 10:18 pm 1.48 m LOW

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The Gorge

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Mick’s Tips /CTMŨU 6KRU Be prepared and check out the Gorge Website: www.theclarencegorge.com This is one of the NSW North Coast’s hidden gems. Book early so you don’t miss out on getting a campsite.

For the Kids Get back to nature. This spot is paradise for kids.

What is it?

What bait should I use?

Higher reaches of the Clarence River with waterfalls, rapids, deep pools and sections of calm water. The river is surrounded by private properties, but most can accommodate campers.

Worms for Catfish, the Bass tend to swallow the hook when using bait.

What lures are best? Fresh water lures, surface and deep divers, chatterbaits and needlespins.

Where is it? 100 km Northwest of Grafton via Copmanhurst turn left at the Lilydale turn off.

Best time to fish? September through to May. Closed season for Bass is from June 1 for three months.

What’s there? Camping or limited ccommodation. Contact Neil and Sue Winters 6647 2173 to let them know you are coming. Canoes are available for hire.

What dream fish might I catch? Good size Bass can be caught.

What fish should I target?

Note: - Eastern Cod are an endangered species and if caught must be released immediately.

Good Bass can be found here (catch and release only). Eeltail Catfish are also common. These can be kept.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday October December 19,3,2020 2018 MON 19 OCT LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

4:21 am 0.12 m 10:54 am 1.71 m 5:15 pm 0.16 m 11:06 pm 1.34 m

TUE 20 OCT LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

WED 21 OCT

THU 22 OCT

5:01 am LOW 5:43 am HIGH 12:55 am 0.21 m 0.32 m 1.07 m 11:44 am HIGH 12:38 pm LOW 6:30 am 1.69 m 1.62 m 0.43 m 6:14 pm LOW 7:20 pm HIGH 1:38 pm 0.25 m 0.34 m 1.54 m 11:57 pm LOW 8:34 pm 1.20 m 0.41 m

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FRI 23 OCT HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

2:10 am 0.98 m 7:29 am 0.53 m 2:45 pm 1.46 m 9:49 pm 0.44 m

SAT 24 OCT HIGH LOW HIGH LOW

3:40 am 0.96 m 8:48 am 0.59 m 3:58 pm 1.41 m 10:56 pm 0.43 m

SUN 25 OCT HIGH 4:57 am 1.01 m LOW 10:13 am 0.60 m HIGH 5:04 pm 1.39 m LOW 11:51 pm 0.40 m

Sportsman’s Creek - Lawrence

What is it?

What fish should I target?

Clarence River, boat and landbased. Accessed via the Summerland Way from Grafton and Woodford Dale Road and the Lawrence ferry from Maclean.

Flathead, Bream and maybe Jewfish. Good Bass fishing in Sportsman’s Creek (in season of course).

Where is it?

Fresh and live prawns.

What bait should I use? What lures are best?

Sportsman’s Creek is located at the southern end of Lawrence.

Deep diving lures for Bass, and soft plastics for Flathead.

What’s there?

Best time to fish?

Lawrence has picnic areas and a jetty on the Clarence River banks. There is also a general store, pub and the historic Sportsman’s Bridge.

From late spring for Flathead.

What dream fish might I catch? Big Bass, Bream and Jewfish.

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For the Kids Great for kids to For the Kids learn the ropes fishing from the shoreline. Check the birdlife in the wetland near the post office. Picnic areas provide plenty of shade.

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday October 26, 2020 MON 26 OCT

TUE 27 OCT

HIGH 5:54 am LOW 1.09 m LOW 11:26 am HIGH 0.55 m HIGH 6:00 pm LOW 1.38 m

12:34 am 0.36 m 6:40 am 1.18 m 12:23 pm 0.49 m HIGH 6:46 pm 1.39 m

WED 28 OCT

THU 29 OCT

FRI 30 OCT

SAT 31 OCT

LOW 1:09 am 0.32 m HIGH 7:18 am 1.27 m LOW 1:10 pm 0.43 m HIGH 7:25 pm 1.39 m

LOW 1:40 am 0.28 m HIGH 7:52 am 1.35 m LOW 1:51 pm 0.38 m HIGH 8:00 pm 1.37 m

LOW 2:08 am 0.25 m HIGH 8:25 am 1.41 m LOW 2:29 pm 0.34 m HIGH 8:31 pm 1.35 m

LOW 2:35 am 0.24 m HIGH 8:57 am 1.47 m LOW 3:05 pm 0.32 m HIGH 9:02 pm 1.32 m

SUN 1 NOV 3:02 am 0.24 m HIGH 9:29 am 1.51 m LOW 3:42 pm 0.32 m HIGH 9:35 pm 1.27 m LOW

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Yamba Tides - Week commencing Monday November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & December 7, 2020 MON 2 NOV 3:30 am 0.27 m HIGH 10:02 am 1.54 m LOW 4:19 pm 0.33 m HIGH 10:09 pm 1.22 m LOW

MON 9 NOV HIGH 3:39 am 1.00 m LOW 8:56 am 0.58 m HIGH 3:45 pm 1.41 m LOW 10:44 pm 0.40 m

MON 16 NOV 3:10 am 0.11 m HIGH 9:47 am 1.79 m LOW 4:14 pm 0.13 m HIGH 9:59 pm 1.32 m LOW

MON 23 NOV HIGH 4:16 am 1.04 m LOW 9:30 am 0.64 m HIGH 4:11 pm 1.32 m LOW 10:59 pm 0.43 m

MON 30 NOV 2:28 am 0.28 m HIGH 9:06 am 1.58 m LOW 3:30 pm 0.35 m HIGH 9:11 pm 1.18 m LOW

TUE 3 NOV 4:00 am 0.30 m HIGH 10:38 am 1.54 m LOW 4:58 pm 0.36 m HIGH 10:45 pm 1.16 m LOW

WED 4 NOV

THU 5 NOV

4:29 am LOW 0.35 m HIGH 11:15 am HIGH 1.52 m LOW 5:38 pm LOW 0.40 m HIGH 11:22 pm 1.09 m LOW

TUE 10 NOV

WED 11 NOV

FRI 6 NOV

5:01 am HIGH 12:06 am 0.41 m 1.03 m 11:54 am LOW 5:39 am 1.49 m 0.47 m 6:25 pm HIGH 12:39 pm 0.45 m 1.45 m LOW 7:20 pm 0.48 m

THU 12 NOV

FRI 13 NOV

HIGH 4:51 am HIGH 5:48 am LOW 12:24 am LOW 1.09 m 1.23 m 0.22 m LOW 10:17 am LOW 11:29 am HIGH 6:39 am HIGH 0.53 m 0.44 m 1.37 m HIGH 4:51 pm HIGH 5:49 pm LOW 12:32 pm LOW 1.45 m 1.49 m 0.34 m LOW 11:37 pm HIGH 6:43 pm HIGH 0.31 m 1.52 m

TUE 17 NOV 3:50 am 0.17 m HIGH 10:37 am 1.80 m LOW 5:10 pm 0.17 m HIGH 10:49 pm 1.22 m LOW

TUE 24 NOV

WED 18 NOV

THU 19 NOV

4:31 am LOW 0.25 m HIGH 11:27 am HIGH 1.75 m LOW 6:08 pm LOW 0.23 m HIGH 11:42 pm 1.12 m LOW

WED 25 NOV

TUE 1 DEC 2:59 am 0.29 m HIGH 9:42 am 1.61 m LOW 4:07 pm 0.34 m HIGH 9:47 pm 1.16 m LOW

WED 2 DEC 3:30 am 0.32 m HIGH 10:19 am 1.61 m LOW 4:46 pm 0.34 m HIGH 10:26 pm 1.13 m LOW

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12:20 am 0.36 m 6:46 am 1.30 m 12:45 pm 0.53 m 6:42 pm 1.26 m

THU 3 DEC 4:05 am 0.35 m HIGH 10:58 am 1.61 m LOW 5:28 pm 0.36 m HIGH 11:06 pm 1.09 m LOW

FRI 20 NOV

5:15 am HIGH 12:39 am 0.35 m 1.04 m 12:19 pm LOW 6:02 am 1.67 m 0.45 m 7:09 pm HIGH 1:13 pm 0.31 m 1.57 m LOW 8:11 pm 0.37 m

THU 26 NOV

HIGH 5:16 am HIGH 6:05 am LOW 1.12 m 1.21 m LOW 10:45 am LOW 11:50 am HIGH 0.62 m 0.58 m HIGH 5:07 pm HIGH 5:58 pm LOW 1.29 m 1.27 m LOW 11:42 pm HIGH 0.40 m

1:07 am 0.14 m 7:26 am 1.52 m 1:30 pm 0.24 m 7:32 pm 1.52 m

FRI 27 NOV 12:54 am 0.33 m HIGH 7:24 am 1.39 m LOW 1:30 pm 0.47 m HIGH 7:21 pm 1.24 m LOW

FRI 4 DEC

SAT 7 NOV HIGH 1:00 am 0.98 m LOW 6:27 am 0.53 m HIGH 1:32 pm 1.41 m LOW 8:29 pm 0.50 m

SAT 14 NOV LOW 1:48 am 0.09 m HIGH 8:13 am 1.64 m LOW 2:25 pm 0.17 m HIGH 8:21 pm 1.48 m

SAT 21 NOV HIGH 1:47 am 0.99 m LOW 7:00 am 0.54 m HIGH 2:10 pm 1.47 m LOW 9:11 pm 0.42 m

SAT 28 NOV 1:26 am 0.30 m HIGH 7:58 am 1.47 m LOW 2:12 pm 0.41 m HIGH 7:58 pm 1.23 m LOW

SAT 5 DEC

4:42 am LOW 0.39 m HIGH 11:38 am HIGH 1.58 m LOW 6:15 pm LOW 0.39 m HIGH 11:52 pm 1.06 m LOW

SUN 8 NOV HIGH 2:13 am 0.96 m LOW 7:32 am 0.58 m HIGH 2:37 pm 1.40 m LOW 9:40 pm 0.47 m

SUN 15 NOV 2:29 am 0.08 m HIGH 9:00 am 1.74 m LOW 3:19 pm 0.13 m HIGH 9:10 pm 1.41 m LOW

SUN 22 NOV HIGH 3:05 am 0.99 m LOW 8:12 am 0.61 m HIGH 3:11 pm 1.38 m LOW 10:07 pm 0.44 m

SUN 29 NOV 1:57 am 0.28 m HIGH 8:32 am 1.53 m LOW 2:51 pm 0.37 m HIGH 8:34 pm 1.21 m LOW

SUN 6 DEC

5:24 am HIGH 12:45 am 0.44 m 1.04 m 12:22 pm LOW 6:15 am 1.55 m 0.49 m 7:05 pm HIGH 1:10 pm 0.41 m 1.51 m LOW 8:02 pm 0.41 m

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