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Careening Cove

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:01 - 17:56

Careening Cove on the coast in Australia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: King Mackerel Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
57%
18°
Tue
65%
19°
Wed
66%
21°
Best day
Thu
57%
19°
Fri
61%
15°
Sat
57%
14°
Sun
60%
13°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:16–09:16 Day 09:16–16:41 Dusk 16:41–18:41

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:49–00:49 Major period 10:49–12:49 Minor period 15:36–17:06 Minor period 06:32–08:02

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

07:00
9°
08:00
9°
09:00
10°
10:00
11°
11:00
13°
12:00
15°
13:00
17°
14:00
17°
15:00
18°
16:00
17°
17:00
16°
18:00
15°

Likely catch now (6 species)

King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
62%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
52%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
49%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
40%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
38%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
30%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Careening Cove is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include King Mackerel, Black Marlin, Australian Salmon, Yellowtail Kingfish, King George Whiting and Snapper.

King Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for king mackerel at dawn. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Careening Cove, is a bay on the northern side of Sydney Harbour, near Milsons Point. The cove lies in the traditional lands of the Cammeraygal people, who called it Wia Wia. Its English name comes from the early days of European settlement in Australia, when the cove was used in careening - when a ship is tipped or rolled on its side to clean the keel and hull.

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More waters nearby

Sydney Cove Australia · 1.5 km away Chowder Bay Australia · 3.5 km away Johnstons Creek Australia · 5.6 km away Whites Creek Australia · 5.9 km away Hawthorne Canal Australia · 8.0 km away Sydney International Regatta Centre Australia · 51.4 km away Wentworth Falls Lake Australia · 79.9 km away Lake Illawarra Australia · 82.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Careening Cove?

Popular catches here include King Mackerel, Black Marlin, Australian Salmon, Yellowtail Kingfish, King George Whiting and Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Careening Cove?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Careening Cove?

King Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Careening Cove right now?

Right now King Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 30%.