River & Sea Fishing

Clyde View Holiday Park has close proximity to Batemans Bay’s main boat ramp (Hanging Rock Boat Ramp), which gives anglers access to both the Clyde River and the open ocean. The local area provides a broad spectrum of fishing for all anglers both from the boat or land based. The Clyde River’s waterways stretch over 20 km from the mouth of the Bay to the fresh waters of Shallow Crossing. The Clyde’s catchment area consists primarily of unfarmed lands of which 1278 hectares are National Park. This unique catchment area provides a pristine waterway, which is home to some of the South Coasts best estuary fishing. For a great day with the family try your luck from the jetty break wall or hire a motorboat for the day and cruise upstream for a magic day on the Clyde.

An abundance of local oyster farms stretching from the Batemans Bay bridge upstream toward Nelligen are a great breeding ground for several species of estuary fish such as Bream, Flathead, Whiting, and Jewfish etc. With protection from large swells the Clyde provides sheltered waters for smaller craft. The Bay is host to several fishing competitions each year with the "Clyde River’s Bream" competition and Tollgate Classic both held in February drawing large crowds. For further information on Batemans Bays' competition fishing contact the Batemans Bay Visitors Centre. For the more adventurous anglers the outer reefs, bomboras and weed beds produce consistent catches of Snapper, Morwong and Flathead all year round. The outer reefs and continental shelf areas are home to the Bays famous Marlin breeding grounds. Fish such as Albacore and Tuna species are more prevalent in the months leading up to Winter (April-June) Marlin and King Fish usually run in the warmer months (December-March).

If you don’t have a boat there are several fishing charters operating from the Bay who will provide all the gear and local knowledge to get you out on the water and catching some fish. Clyde View’s beachfront is also a great spot to throw a line in. With good Flathead and Bream caught regularly almost right at your doorstep. It’s always a good idea to check with NSW Fisheries as to size and bag limits. Batemans Bay and the surrounding area have recently been gazetted a Marine Park so the NSW Department of Fisheries will provide you with details on Fishing and Sanctuary Zones. GOOD LUCK!