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Chowder Bay

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

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

Slow 24% The bite right now
Top bet: King George Whiting Water near its preferred 21 degrees, 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
2 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:16–09:16 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

05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10°
10:00
11°
11:00
13°
12:00
15°
13:00
17°
14:00
17°
15:00
18°
16:00
17°

Likely catch now (6 species)

King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
24%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
23%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
19%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
17%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
6%
Slow during the night.
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About the fishing here

Chowder Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Australia. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

King George Whiting fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

Clifton Gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Clifton Gardens is located in the local government area of the Municipality of Mosman and is part of the Lower North Shore. Clifton Gardens is adjacent to Chowder Bay.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Chowder Bay?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Chowder Bay?

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 Chowder Bay?

King George Whiting fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Chowder Bay right now?

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