Bermagui

Bermagui, located on the stunning Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, is a world-class fishing destination renowned for its deep-sea game fishing, productive estuaries, and pristine beaches. Whether you're chasing hard-fighting marlin and tuna offshore, bream and flathead in the estuaries, or Australian salmon and tailor from the surf, Bermagui offers year-round fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

Fishing Opportunities

• Game Fishing: Bermagui is famous for its deep-sea fishing, with waters just offshore dropping to continental shelf depths, making it a hotspot for black, blue, and striped marlin, as well as yellowfin tuna, kingfish, and mahi-mahi. The town's annual Bluewater Classic attracts serious game anglers from across Australia.
• Estuary Fishing: The Bermagui River and nearby Wallaga Lake are teeming with bream, flathead, whiting, and estuary perch, making them ideal for lure and bait fishing.
• Beach & Rock Fishing: Anglers can cast from the region’s stunning beaches and rocky headlands for species like Australian salmon, tailor, drummer, and snapper.
• Reef & Inshore Fishing: The inshore reefs produce excellent catches of snapper, morwong, and kingfish, ideal for those looking to fish closer to shore.

Best Fishing Seasons & Techniques

Fishing in Bermagui is productive all year, but peak times for marlin and tuna are during summer and autumn, while bream, flathead, and kingfish are best targeted in the warmer months. Popular fishing techniques include trolling for pelagic species, soft plastics and bait fishing in estuaries, and surf fishing with metal lures or bait.

With a well-equipped marina, boat ramps, and a rich fishing history, Bermagui is the perfect destination for anyone looking to experience some of Australia’s best saltwater fishing.