What fish can you catch at Truck Tipper Reef?

Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Estuary Cod, Spanish Flag. 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 Truck Tipper Reef from the shore?

No — Truck Tipper Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Truck Tipper Reef?

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

NT · REEF · LEE POINT ARTIFICIAL REEFS

Truck Tipper Reef.

Truck Tipper Reef is structure holding reef fish in Lee Point artificial reefs, with boat access. Anglers target Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Estuary Cod and more. Sourced from the official listing, 8 July 2026.

Spot type

Reef

Access

Boat

Species

Region

Lee Point artificial reefs

Fishing Truck Tipper Reef

Truck Tipper Reef is a named Lee Point artificial reef assembled from truck side tippers and steel vessels. It adds another exact, official Darwin artificial-reef pin with a distinct structure profile.

What's there

JewfishGolden SnapperEstuary CodSpanish Flag

Best conditions: Expect fish to hold tight to the steel and culvert structure, so set controlled drifts across the edge and be ready to move if the tide angle is wrong. Avoid anchoring into the reef material.

Where it is

-12.29965, 130.83950

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Check the rules first

NT regs SSOT; check NT Fishing Mate, reef fish protection settings and current artificial reef guidance before fishing.

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

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Truck Tipper Reef?: Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Estuary Cod, Spanish Flag. 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 Truck Tipper Reef from the shore?: No — Truck Tipper Reef is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Truck Tipper Reef?: Expect fish to hold tight to the steel and culvert structure, so set controlled drifts across the edge and be ready to move if the tide angle is wrong. Avoid anchoring into the reef material.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Truck Tipper Reef?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Northern Territory fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Northern Territory regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Truck Tipper Reef come from the official source, retrieved 8 July 2026.

Source detail: Official NT Government page provides approximate position 12 17.979 S, 130 50.370 E, depth, material description and common species.

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

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