What fish can you catch at Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef?

Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper, Silver Trevally, Mulloway, Yellowtail Scad, Blue Mackerel. 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 Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef from the shore?

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

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Terrigal 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 · CENTRAL COAST OFFSHORE

Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef.

Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef is structure holding reef fish in Central Coast offshore, with boat access. Anglers target Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper, Silver Trevally and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat

Species

Region

Central Coast offshore

Fishing Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef

The Terrigal reef is a newer offshore tower site east-south-east of Terrigal Haven. It gives Central Coast boat fishers a mapped structure option for kingfish, snapper, trevally and baitfish activity.

What's there

Yellowtail KingfishSnapperSilver TrevallyMullowayYellowtail ScadBlue Mackerel

Best conditions: Fish when current and wind allow clean drifts over the towers. DPIRD guidance highlights drifting baits or lures along tower edges to reduce snagging risk.

Where it is

-33.46012, 151.50788

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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 Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef?: Yellowtail Kingfish, Snapper, Silver Trevally, Mulloway, Yellowtail Scad, Blue Mackerel. 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 Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef from the shore?: No — Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef?: Fish when current and wind allow clean drifts over the towers. DPIRD guidance highlights drifting baits or lures along tower edges to reduce snagging risk.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Terrigal 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 Terrigal Offshore Artificial Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official DPIRD page lists two WGS84 tower coordinates; this row uses the first listed coordinate, converted from 33 27.607 S, 151 30.473 E. Source also lists 33 27.593 S, 151 30.431 E.

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

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