What fish can you catch at Clontarf Reserve?

Flathead, Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Silver Trevally. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Clontarf Reserve from the shore?

Yes — Clontarf Reserve has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Clontarf Reserve?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the New South Wales fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's New South Wales regulations page tracks them.

NSW · BEACH · MIDDLE HARBOUR, NORTHERN BEACHES

Clontarf Reserve.

Clontarf Reserve is surf gutters and beach holes in Middle Harbour, Northern Beaches, with shore and kayak access. Anglers target Flathead, Bream, Whiting and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Beach

Access

Shore + Kayak

Species

Region

Middle Harbour, Northern Beaches

Conditions today

Bite

38/100

Swell

1.9m

Wind

8m/s

Water

18.2°C

Clontarf Reserve is rated WAIT · 38/100 for fishing today, and the best day in the next week is Fri, 18 Sept at 75/100.

Scored from tide, wind, swell, pressure and light for this location. Generated 2026-09-16 and refreshed daily — open the app for the current hour.

Tide today

Predicted from harmonic constituents at Sydney Port Jackson, 2.1 km away. The marked points are the predicted extremes; the curve between them is interpolated.

Fishing better nearby

The Spit Reserve East is scoring 16 higher, 0.7 km NW from here. Tunks Park is +11, 3.5 km W.

The Spit Reserve East 0.7 km NW +16 Tunks Park 3.5 km W +11

Scored the same way as Clontarf Reserve and adjusted for each spot's own exposure, so a sheltered estuary can beat an open platform on the same weather. Distances are straight-line.

Fishing Clontarf Reserve

Clontarf Reserve is a named Middle Harbour beach and park with family-style shore access. It broadens the NSW data toward sheltered estuary fishing rather than offshore reefs.

What's there

FlatheadBreamWhitingTailorSilver Trevally

Best conditions: Use light estuary gear on the sand and edges, and avoid swimming areas during busy periods. A gentle run in the tide helps cover the flats without needing heavy sinkers.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-33.80, 151.26 ± 2 km

Approximate area, not an exact mark. Fishare publishes fishing spots to a ~2 km range — the spot is somewhere inside this circle.

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Check the rules first

NSW saltwater regs SSOT; check FishSmart, reserve signs and any local beach or boating access notices before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the New South Wales fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the NSW fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Clontarf Reserve?: Flathead, Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Silver Trevally. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Clontarf Reserve from the shore?: Yes — Clontarf Reserve has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Clontarf Reserve?: Use light estuary gear on the sand and edges, and avoid swimming areas during busy periods. A gentle run in the tide helps cover the flats without needing heavy sinkers.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Clontarf Reserve?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the New South Wales fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's New South Wales regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Clontarf Reserve come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: DPIRD Middle and North Harbour guide names Clontarf Reserve; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim way 176766945.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

Plan the session

Fishing Clontarf Reserve? Check the tide window, the launch options and whether the fish are actually biting before you go.

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