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Sydney Cove

Sea, from shore  Australia · 08:01 - 17:55

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

Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Black Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
65%
15°
Sun
63%
16°
Mon
63%
17°
Tue
60%
19°
Wed
68%
20°
Best day
Thu
59%
21°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1033 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
52.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:16–09:16 Day 09:16–16:40 Dusk 16:40–18:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:13–23:13 Major period 09:13–11:13 Minor period 14:13–15:43 Minor period 04:43–06:13

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

11:00
14°
12:00
15°
13:00
14°
14:00
14°
15:00
15°
16:00
15°
17:00
15°
18:00
14°
19:00
14°
20:00
13°
21:00
13°
22:00
13°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola lalandi
46%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
45%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
28%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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King George Whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
28%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
20%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-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 black marlin at the day. 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:

About this water

Sydney Cove is a bay on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, one of several harbours in Port Jackson, on the coast of Sydney, New South Wales. Sydney Cove is a focal point for community celebrations, due to its central Sydney location between the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Sydney Cove?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Sydney 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 Sydney Cove?

Black Marlin fishing is usually best around Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Sydney Cove right now?

Right now Black Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 36%.