St Georges Basin

Located in New South Wales, Australia, St Georges Basin is a saltwater venue where the tide chart matters more than the weather. Fish at St Georges Basin feed hardest on the moving tide, with slack water tending to fish slowly. Wind direction also changes things — an onshore breeze pushes baitfish into the shallows and can turn a quiet morning into a short, frantic feeding window.

Location

-35.1187, 150.6016 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Japanese meagreBluefishWhite trevallySand sillagoDusky flatheadSouthern black bream

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese meagre

  Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For White trevally

  White trevally often school, so locate the school and work it thoroughly. Vary retrieve speeds to see what they prefer.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at St Georges Basin.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to St Georges Basin? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Australia regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at St Georges Basin — confirm them ahead of time.

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