Sydney Cove
Sydney Cove on the coast in Australia. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
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
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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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%.