What fish can you catch at The Spit Reserve East?

Bream, Flathead, Tailor, Yellowtail Kingfish, 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 The Spit Reserve East from the shore?

Yes — The Spit Reserve East has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for The Spit Reserve East?

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 · ESTUARY · MIDDLE HARBOUR, MOSMAN

The Spit Reserve East.

The Spit Reserve East is tidal estuary water in Middle Harbour, Mosman, with shore and kayak access. Anglers target Bream, Flathead, Tailor and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Estuary

Access

Shore + Kayak

Species

Region

Middle Harbour, Mosman

Fishing The Spit Reserve East

The Spit Reserve East anchors a well-known Middle Harbour pinch point with shore and kayak access. It is close enough to Sydney for programmatic pages but distinct from Balmoral and Roseville already in the file.

What's there

BreamFlatheadTailorYellowtail KingfishSilver Trevally

Best conditions: Fish current lines and bridge-shadow water while staying clear of boating lanes and swimmers. Small lures and baits work best when tide movement is visible but manageable.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-33.80380, 151.24631

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Check the rules first

NSW saltwater regs SSOT; check FishSmart, bridge-area access signs and Middle Harbour local 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 The Spit Reserve East?: Bream, Flathead, Tailor, Yellowtail Kingfish, 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 The Spit Reserve East from the shore?: Yes — The Spit Reserve East has shore access.
When is the best time to fish The Spit Reserve East?: Fish current lines and bridge-shadow water while staying clear of boating lanes and swimmers. Small lures and baits work best when tide movement is visible but manageable.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for The Spit Reserve East?: 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 The Spit Reserve East come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: DPIRD Middle and North Harbour guide names The Spit area; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim way 110165881.

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

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