What fish can you catch at Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef?

Yellowtail Kingfish, Samson Fish, Amberjack, Trevally, Pearl Perch, Bar Cod, Snapper, Mulloway, Morwong. 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 Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef from the shore?

No — Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef?

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 · REEF · PORT MACQUARIE OFFSHORE

Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef.

Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef is structure holding reef fish in Port Macquarie offshore, with boat access. Anglers target Yellowtail Kingfish, Samson Fish, Amberjack and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat

Species

Region

Port Macquarie offshore

Fishing Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef

This reef is north-east of the Port Macquarie river entrance in deeper water than the inshore estuary marks. It is a boat-only structure spot with a broad reef and pelagic species list, so current planning matters.

What's there

Yellowtail KingfishSamson FishAmberjackTrevallyPearl PerchBar CodSnapperMullowayMorwong

Best conditions: Expect East Australian Current influence and occasional strong current. Use wind and current to set up drifts with baits or lures along the module edges.

Where it is

-31.41740, 152.98250

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Check the rules first

NSW regs SSOT; check DPIRD/FishSmart for current saltwater rules and local closures 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 Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef?: Yellowtail Kingfish, Samson Fish, Amberjack, Trevally, Pearl Perch, Bar Cod, Snapper, Mulloway, Morwong. 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 Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef from the shore?: No — Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef?: Expect East Australian Current influence and occasional strong current. Use wind and current to set up drifts with baits or lures along the module edges.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef?: 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 Port Macquarie Offshore Artificial Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official DPIRD page provides WGS84 coordinate, EAC/current note, species and fishing guidance; decimal coordinate converted from 31 25.044 S, 152 58.950 E.

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

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