What fish can you catch at Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch?

Silver Trevally, John Dory, Yellowtail Kingfish, Bonito. 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.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch?

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 HACKING OFFSHORE

Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch.

Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch is structure holding reef fish in Port Hacking offshore, with boat access. Anglers target Silver Trevally, John Dory, Yellowtail Kingfish and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat

Species

Region

Port Hacking offshore

Fishing Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch

The northern patch of the Southern Sydney JD reef sits south-east of Jibbon Head. It is one of the Botany Bay guide's named offshore artificial reef coordinates and has quickly become associated with trevally, kingfish, bonito and John dory.

What's there

Silver TrevallyJohn DoryYellowtail KingfishBonito

Best conditions: Fish by boat in settled offshore conditions, using the published patch coordinate as a starting waypoint. The source identifies this reef as a multi-species hotspot rather than a shore-access location.

Where it is

-34.09432, 151.17762

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Check the rules first

NSW regs SSOT; check DPIRD/FishSmart for current saltwater rules, Port Hacking closures and nearby marine-park or aquatic-reserve zones.

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 Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch?: Silver Trevally, John Dory, Yellowtail Kingfish, Bonito. 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 Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch from the shore?: No — Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch?: Fish by boat in settled offshore conditions, using the published patch coordinate as a starting waypoint. The source identifies this reef as a multi-species hotspot rather than a shore-access location.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch?: 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 Southern Sydney JD Offshore Artificial Reef - Northern Patch come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official DPIRD Go Fishing Botany Bay PDF provides patch coordinate and species examples; decimal coordinate converted from 34 05.659 S, 151 10.657 E.

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

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